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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 ...
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 ...
Tongan women and leadership in New Zealand : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements of the degree of Master in Business Studies at Massey University
(Massey University, 2016)
This study aims to explore how Tongan women practice leadership in New Zealand organizations. To understand the Tongan women’s leadership practice involves understanding the factors that underpin the philosophy behind their ...
A study of Fiji Indian migrants in New Zealand : their migration and settlement management and experiences : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Management, Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2011)
Fiji's two military coups in 1987 prompted an exodus of Fiji Indian migrants to New Zealand and presented challenges for the migrants themselves and for this country's policies and settlement programmes. A few studies ...
Gender, culture and business assistance in Western Samoa : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Philosophy in Development Studies at Massey University
(Massey University, 1996)
This thesis examines the question: How far did the planning and implementation of the Small Business Enterprise Centre of Western Samoa take into account the gender and culture perspectives of development, and to what ...
A comparative study of the language used by New Zealand children of European and of Samoan descent aged 6 years 10 months to 8 years in conversation with an adult : a dissertation presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Language at Massey University
(Massey University, 1979)
The research represents an attempt to establish some normative data for the oral language performance of native-English speaking children aged 6 years 10 months to 8 years in conversation with an adult, and by examining ...
Organisation and dynamics of family relations and implications for the wellbeing of Sāmoan youth in Aotearoa, New Zealand : a thesis presented in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Sociology at Massey University, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2011)
Family plays a fundamental role in the wellbeing of Samoan young people. The ways
in which families are structured and organised influences the levels of wellbeing for
Samoan young people. In New Zealand and migrant ...
Social development outcomes of participation in the New Zealand Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) scheme for ni-Vanuatu seasonal migrant workers : 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, 2011)
This thesis is focused on the New Zealand Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) scheme
which enables low-skilled seasonal migrant workers, primarily from the Pacific Islands, to
work temporarily in New Zealand’s horticulture ...
Doorways to other worlds : towards successful Pacific s/p/aces in education : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the Master of Education at Massey University
(Massey University, 2011)
This thesis is an autoethnographic exploration of the processes by which my hybrid cultural identity has been constituted. The purpose of this thesis is to contribute to understandings of how better to facilitate the ...
Motu ma le taula : taeao afua = Severed from the anchor : a new beginning : the growth of the Congregational Christian Church of Samoa, Wellington : a thesis submitted to Massey University in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Education (Adult Ed.)
(Massey University, 2002)
The utmost dread of a Samoan is realising the condition commonly expressed as 'motu ma le taula' (severed from the anchor), or 'motu mai fanua' (detached from the homeland), or 'motu ma le ta'i' (cut-off from the aim or ...