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Investigation of the Pathophysiology of the New Zealand Black-footed Abalone (Haliotis iris)
(Auckland University of Technology, 2019)This study was conducted to improve the knowledge regarding the immunological aspects of the New Zealand Blackfooted abalone (H. iris), to anticipate future occurrence of disease and to establish environmental-friendly ... -
Investigation of the rigor process of beef muscles and development of recommended aging times for key muscles
(Auckland University of Technology, 2015)This thesis is aimed to evaluate three electrical stimulation systems in beef processing. A new setting has replaced the traditional 15 Hz immobilisation setting in all processing plants. However, the impact of the new ... -
Investor Sentiment and Property Prices: The Relationship between Sentiment and Auckland Property Prices
(Auckland University of Technology, 2019)A body of literature has shown that investor sentiment has a role in influencing financial asset prices. This dissertation will investigate the role of sentiment, as measured by the tone of media articles, on aggregate ... -
Invitation & Participation: Building the Narrative Environment in Animated Film
(Auckland University of Technology, 2016)This thesis explores the methods of building a narrative environment in an animated film to strengthen the participation on the part of the spectator mainly based on the application of Hemingway’s iceberg theory. It analyses ... -
The involvement of significant others within a chronic pain management programme: the views of programme participants and significant others
(Auckland University of Technology, 2012)The dynamic relationship which is widely recognised to exist between a person’s pain and their social environment provides a strong argument for the inclusion of significant others e.g. friends and family, in chronic pain ... -
in|form: the performative object: the exploration of body, motion and form
(Auckland University of Technology, 2008)Through the sculptural object, this thesis, in|form: The per formative object, explores the relationships between body and object, viewer and artist, performance and the per formative. By exploring the performativity of ... -
The Iran-US Nuclear Standoff in American Newspaper Opinion Pieces: A Study in Critical Discourse, Classical Rhetoric and Securitisation Theory
(Auckland University of Technology, 2020)Achievement of the 2015 nuclear agreement deal between Iran and the world powers was officially praised as a remarkable victory in the history of diplomacy by most of the world. However, elites’ reactions to it within Iran ... -
The irreverent form
(Auckland University of Technology, 2013)This is a practiced based research project that inquires into the language of contemporary abstract painting. My painting practice focuses on questions around the renewal and repetition of historical forms. Examining the ... -
Is a multi-touch gesture interface based on a tablet better than a smart phone for elderly users?
(Auckland University of Technology, 2014)With the increasing growth in the elderly population, the health care and social problems of this demographic have become an ongoing concern. Several studies have shown that touch-screen techniques might assist the elderly ... -
Is Auckland ready for Chinese travellers?
(Auckland University of Technology, 2008)The Chinese tourists market has become the 4th largest inbound market for New Zealand in 2007; it also ranks 6th in terms of expenditure. Chinese visitors spent a total of NZ $352 million to the year December 2006, an ... -
Is Feminism a Trash Term to Use in New Zealand? An Investigation Into the Feelings Towards Feminism Using Emojis.
(Auckland University of Technology, 2020)This thesis explores the feelings towards Feminism and if these feelings can change through satirical styled art in New Zealand. This paper centres around the ideology of Standpoint Feminism. The research conducted was ... -
Is it time to tax gains on share realisations?
(Auckland University of Technology, 2011)A casual investor who buys and sells shares on the share market is generally of the view that the only tax they will have to pay is on dividends as they did not acquire shares with the purpose to resell. The investor may ... -
Is New Zealand ready to become a mono-tourist destination for Chinese tourists? The impact of the new travel law on Chinese tourists' behaviour in New Zealand
(Auckland University of Technology, 2014)The Chinese outbound tourism market is growing rapidly and becoming a main source market for many destinations. Due to the implementation of the new China Travel Law on 1 October 2013, the Chinese tourism market is now ... -
Is Social Capital an Effective Director Attribute? An Empirical Analysis of Board of Directors’ Social Connectivity and its Contribution to New Zealand Stock Exchange Firms
(Auckland University of Technology, 2019)Corporate directors are required to have an adequate set of capabilities to meet an increasingly diverse range of board responsibilities. Social capital, the value that resides in relationships with others, is an attribute ... -
Is symmetrical communication in politics possible? A comparative study of communication practices among leading New Zealand and Norwegian political public relations practitioners
(Auckland University of Technology, 2014)This research compares New Zealand and Norwegian political public relations practice by using the Excellence Theory as the theoretical framework. The thesis applies a qualitative, interpretivist and comparative methodology ... -
“Is that sexism?”: A Thematic Analysis of the Labour Experiences of Women Working as Producers, Directors and Writers in New Zealand Television
(Auckland University of Technology, 2017)During the 1980s, New Zealand’s Fourth Labour Government implemented a number of economic policy changes under the international influence of neoliberalism which resulted in major deregulation and reform to New Zealand ... -
Is the left hand speaking to the right hand? An examination and evaluation of the mechanisms and controls governing the decision to employ, and to continue to employ, temporary or contingent workers within a London based financial services organisation
(Auckland University of Technology, 2012)This study examines and evaluates the mechanisms and controls that govern the decision to employ, and to continue to employ, temporary workers within a London based financial services organisation. This is achieved by ... -
Is the Montreal Cognitive Assessment a suitable replacement for Mini Mental Status Examination in the detection of clinical cognitive deterioration?
(Auckland University of Technology, 2014)Background: Once situated within a care facility or acute hospital, cognitive impairment may be overlooked by the clinician. Early identification and intervention is critical not only in ameliorating symptoms but also in ... -
Is there a case for a comprehensive Capital Gains Tax in New Zealand?
(Auckland University of Technology, 2011)This dissertation investigates and explores whether or not a comprehensive capital gains tax (CGT) should be introduced into New Zealand, looking in depth at whether a CGT should be introduced on an accrual or realisation ... -
Is There a ‘right’ Time? Exploring Women’s Views and Understandings on the Timing of Motherhood in Aotearoa, New Zealand
(Auckland University of Technology, 2018)Despite the trend in the Western world of many women delaying motherhood beyond 30 years of age, motherhood is still recognised as a central role for women. Consequently, most women in Western societies are continuing to ...