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Evolution of the New Zealand alpine flora : origins, diversification and dispersal : a thesis presented in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Plant Biology and Biotechnology at Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2000)
This thesis describes molecular systematic studies that test hypotheses concerning the age and origins of the New Zealand alpine flora. Analyses of nuclear and chloroplast DNA markers for two plant groups that have radiated ...
Linkages between hyporheic and benthic invertebrate communities in New Zealand gravel bed rivers : a thesis presented in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Ecology at Massey University
(Massey University, 2000)
Surber samples from the benthos and T-bar samples (14 mm PVC pipe diameter) from the hyporheos were collected from 8 Southern Hawkes Bay rivers, differing in environmental conditions and geological age, and 8 rivers of the ...
Tertiary education leadership programmes in Tanzania and New Zealand : higher education for social development : a thesis submitted in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Education, Massey University College of Education, Palmerston North, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2000)
This thesis, about educational leadership development, explores selected tertiary programmes of educational leadership in New Zealand and Tanzania. The aim of the study was to explore whether, and how, Tanzanian programme ...
Student's conceptions of learning and self-assessment in context : a thesis presented in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Education at Massey University
(Massey University, 2000)
This study investigates years 7 and 8 students' conceptions of learning and self-assessment and then examines these conceptions in a number of learning contexts. The study was undertaken in two phases within a sociocultural ...
Impact management and social performance in the petrochemical industry in Taranaki : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Philosophy in Development Studies at Massey University
(Massey University, 2000)
This thesis addresses the practices of the petrochemical industry, in particular exploration and production companies (E& P), in interacting with operations-affected community stakeholders. It does so by reviewing the range ...
Towards a framework for educational change : state deregulation, citizen empowerment, and strategic partnership : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Philosophy in Development Studies at Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2000)
This thesis is an interweave of global, national, and local issues. It is about the nature of motivation that turns dissatisfaction with the status quo in teacher education into action for change. It is also about the ...
Values-based leadership in a learning organization : possibility or pipedream? : a thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Educational Administration at Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2000)
The purpose of this research was to ascertain whether the concept of values-based leadership in a learning organization is a possibility or a pipedream. The motivation for undertaking this study developed from the researcher's ...
Heavy metals and gold in waters, sediments and aquatic vegetation from the Hauraki goldfields area of New Zealand : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Geochemistry at Massey University
(Massey University, 2000)
The Hauraki Goldfields area and the distribution of the heavy metals and gold from this goldfield area are reviewed. The current environmental impact of base metal mining at the Tui Mine, Te Aroha and gold mining near ...
Conservation biology of the goldstripe gecko (Hoplodactylus chrysosireticus) and interactions with Duvaucel's gecko (Hoplodactylus duvaucelii) on Mana Island, Cook Strait, New Zealand : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment for the degree of Master of Science in Ecology at Massey University
(Massey University, 2000)
The conservation biology of goldstripe geckos (Hoplodactylus chrysosireticus) on Mana Island was considered in two ways. First, by studying the ecology, behaviour and population dynamics of H. chrysosireticus on Mana Island ...