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Too many hats : exploring the possibilities for women's political empowerment within Cook Islands civil society : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Philosophy in International Development at Massey University, Manawatu, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2013)
This thesis explores the possibilities for women’s political empowerment beyond numbers represented in national parliament. Women’s perspectives and contributions to policy decision making are seen as a key factor in a ...
Customer satisfaction with air service delivery within Kiribati : a thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Aviation at Massey University, Turitea campus, Palmerston North
(Massey University, 2012)
Delivering high quality service to passengers is important so that airlines can survive and strengthen
their competitiveness. Service quality conditions influence an airline’s competitive advantage, and
with it come ...
The South Pacific Islands Resist Diabetes With Intense Training (SPIRIT) Study : investigation of obesity markers and morphological, functional and genetic changes in the skeletal muscle : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Health Sciences, Institute of Food, Nutrition and Human Health, College of Health, Massey University at Wellington, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2013)
The skeletal muscle (SM), the major tissue for disposal of excess blood glucose, plays a big
role in development of insulin resistance leading to type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Lipid
accumulation and decline in ...
Fakaongo and tau'ataina : the influences of the Tongan traditional religion, the European civilization and Wesleyan teachings on the formation of Tongan religious identities : a thesis submitted for the degree of Master of Philosophy at Massey University, Auckland, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2011)
Previous scholars addressed the problem of acculturation in the development of the Tongan
Wesleyan Church in Tonga from their own perspective, (conflict, missiological, and power
politics approaches) using their own lens ...
Hand rails into the ocean : contrasting human rights disability policy and real-lived experiences in the Cook Islands : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirement for the degree of Master of Philosophy in Development Studies at Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2012)
Globally, the Convention of Rights for Persons with Disability (CRPD) is coming into force, with over 100 countries ratifying to date. Moreover, policy-makers and practitioners in the disability field are increasingly ...
Restorying indenture : the first Fiji Hindi speakers narrate Girmit : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Linguistics at Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2011)
This research is about the framing of Girmit through Fiji Hindi life narratives. The study is
symbolic as it focuses on the life narratives of the first generation of Fiji Hindi speakers.
The seven narrators in this study ...
The South Pacific Islands Resist Diabetes With Intense Training (SPIRIT) Study : impact of progressive resistance training and aerobic training on glycaemic control in Māori and Pacific Islands people with type 2 diabetes and grade III obesity : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Exercise and Sport Science, Institute of Food, Nutrition, and Human Health, College of Sciences, Massey University at Wellington, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2010)
The purpose of the South Pacific Islands Resist diabetes with Intense Training
(SPIRIT) study was to evaluate and compare the effectiveness of two conventional
training modalities for improving glycosylated haemoglobin ...
Civil disorder and insecurity within Fiji : an analysis of causes, effects, and an argument for future New Zealand strategic policy : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts in Defence and Strategic Studies at Massey University, Manawatu, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2012)
The thesis provides an analysis of the causes and effects of civil disorder and internal
insecurity within Fiji. By understanding these influences, and New Zealand‟s desired
strategic endgame in regards to the future of ...
Iron status and factors influencing iron status of Solomon Islands women living in New Zealand : a thesis presented in the partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Masters of Science (Human Nutrition), Massey University, Albany, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2012)
Iron deficiency is a global problem among women of reproductive age, particularly in developing countries. A recent survey from the Solomon Islands reported that 44% of women of reproductive aged were anaemic. Currently ...
Local government accountability in Bougainville : 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, 2013)
The arguments for decentralisation are broadly about economic efficiency and enhancing democratic practices, such as participation and accountability. Decentralisation reforms in most developing countries are in line with ...