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The News and musings from the yards, barrel halls and tasting panels, and from on the road traveled between.
EXPLORING AFRICAN MIGRANTS’ DECISIONS TO MIGRATE TO NEW ZEALAND
Migration is the movement of people from one geographic location to another. It can be either domestic or international. This study focuses on international migration. Individuals or groups who decide…continue reading
Posted on 10 October 2019 |
Ngā Tau Mīharo ō Aotearoa : Incredible Years Parenting Programme Social Impact Report
This report provides robust evidence of the importance and impact of early intervention and parent management programmes for Māori. It is essential to make social investments into programmes such as…continue reading
Posted on 30 September 2019 |
Manawanui: Illuminating Contemporary Meanings of Culturally Effective Social Work Supervision Practice in Te Taitokerau, Northland
This thesis is a cultural journey of interconnectivity between Te Ao Māori and social work supervision. Its main focus is to honour and validate tupuna or ancestral knowledge from Te…continue reading
Posted on 30 September 2019 |
Recycling of Beverage Containers in New Zealand: Critical Analysis of Existing Status and Proposed Best Practices
Environment conservation is one of the primary concerns of most countries in the modern world because of the continuous increase in environmental degradation and the resulting pollution. Environmental pollution has…continue reading
Posted on 30 September 2019 |
Reflection of Learning
Reflecting on community work and anti oppressive practices.
Posted on 30 September 2019 |
Celebrating Gifted Indigenous Roots: Gifted and Talented Pacific Island (Pasifika) Students
This article came about because it was initially a workshop presented at the AAEGT biennial conference held in Darling Harbour, Sydney in 2010. I was asked to convert the workshop…continue reading
Posted on 30 September 2019 |
Supporting Aotearoa’s rainbow people: A practical guide for mental health professionals
Who is this guide for? This guide is for anyone who provides mental health support in Aotearoa, including (but not limited to) counsellors, psychologists, psychiatrists, psychotherapists, tohunga (Māori healers), social…continue reading
Posted on 30 September 2019 |
Victims’ Voices: The Justice Needs and Experiences of New Zealand Serious Crime Victims
In-depth interviews were conducted with 32 victims of serious crime in New Zealand to explore their experience of procedural justice and what justice meant to them. In the study, 68%…continue reading
Posted on 30 September 2019 |
The Negative Impact of Neo-Imperialist Western Prejudice and Exploitation on Mozambican Learner Performance: Does Lack of Self-Confidence in School-going Children Raised in a Culture that has been Marred by a Colonialist Past Cause low Performance?
This study reassesses the explanations as presented in surveys accessible on Internet for the average poor learner performance at many Mozambican schools, while suggesting some alternative ones in an attempt…continue reading
Posted on 27 September 2019 |
“Sustainable transportation strategies for meeting the Paris Climate Agreement – a case study of Wellington, New Zealand”
New Zealand’s road transport produces more than 40% of total CO2 emissions. To meet the Paris Climate Agreement will require a transport system based on zero-carbon energy resources. Many transport…continue reading
Posted on 27 September 2019 |
Hearts and Minds of Katikati – Ngā Ngākau me ngā Hinengaro o Katikati
The purpose of Katikati Taiao Hearts and Minds Research was to investigate the potential and possibilities for a reinvigorated community sense of identity and belonging. The research focused on whether…continue reading
Posted on 26 September 2019 |
Developing Cultural Heritage Management Practice By Understanding Community Relationships to the Preservation of Submerged Cultural Heritage in Taranaki, Aotearoa New Zealand
Taranaki has a rich and diverse history related to maritime culture. Located on the lower west coast of the North Island, this region was most notable historically for the Taranaki…continue reading
Posted on 24 September 2019 |