Browsing Open Theses & Dissertations by Title
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La Grand Fromage
(Auckland University of Technology, 2019)This thesis consists of practice-led research in the form of a full-length script for a feature film; plus a 6000-word essay (exegesis). The script is framed by an Exegesis which is a 6000-word essay on the subject ... -
A lamp to light the way: Public health nurses' perceptions and experiences of professional/clinical supervision
(Auckland University of Technology, 2003)Clinical supervision is a relatively new concept in nursing with no New Zealand research on the topic to date. However taking a lead from our colleagues in Britain and elsewhere, clinical supervision is gaining momentum ... -
Land Rights and Empowerment of Urban Women, Fa’afafine and Fakaleitī in Samoa and Tonga
(Auckland University of Technology, 2016)The thesis addresses significant gaps in the existing knowledge on land rights in the Pacific, which are the voices of urban women, fa’afafine, and fakaleitī1. The lands concerned are customary land in Samoa, and Crown ... -
A landmark model for assigning item weight for pattern mining
(Auckland University of Technology, 2012)In weighted association rule mining, items are typically weighted based on background domain knowledge. However, it may not be feasible to gather domain information on every item in high dimensional datasets especially in ... -
Langa ngāue 'a e kau faiako Akoteu Tonga nofo 'i Aotearoa. Tongan early childhood education: building success from the teachers' perspectives
(Auckland University of Technology, 2011)This study contributes to the theorising of Tongan language and culture by exploring the notion of langa ngāue in an attempt to deconstruct colonised thinking and demarginalise Tongan people from colonial ways of knowing ... -
Language and culture in community translation: An exploratory validation study of health information pamphlets
(Auckland University of Technology, 2004)The present study evolved from the threefold context of: the rising importance of the relatively neglected area of ‘community translation’; the vital importance of healthcare information for immigrants from non-English-speaking ... -
Language educational space design in High Fidelity
(Auckland University of Technology, 2018)The recent availability of fully immersive three-dimensional virtual worlds, such as High Fidelity and Project Sansar, provide important new opportunities for language education, and are capable of extending those already ... -
Language teacher motivation: a study of teachers of English as a Second Language (ESL) in New Zealand language schools
(Auckland University of Technology, 2010)Research on the motivation of teachers of English as a Second Language (ESL) has been scarce and fragmented. This study aims to bridge the gap in the research by investigating the motivation of ESL teachers employed in ... -
Language utilisation in an international business organisation a New Zealand case study
(Auckland University of Technology, 2005)This study introduces themes and trends apparent from notable research into the use of second language competencies within a business context both from an international and a New Zealand perspective. From this, a distinct ... -
Languages of psychotherapy: the therapist's bilingualism in the psychotherapeutic process
(Auckland University of Technology, 2007)The ways in which the therapist’s bilingualism can influence the process and practice of psychotherapy are explored in this study. While the majority of research in the field addresses bilingual clients’ uses of dual ... -
Larval development of the New Zealand mussel Perna canaliculus and effects of cryopreservation
(Auckland University of Technology, 2012)The New Zealand green-lipped mussel, Perna canaliculus, is an important aquaculture species. This commercially attractive mussel species contributes over 70% of total aquaculture in New Zealand, with exports in excess of ... -
Last man hanging
(Auckland University of Technology, 2008)This project involves the retelling of a historic New Zealand story using a system of multiple narrations. The research is presented in three parts:1. The practical component, Last Man Hanging: a book of pictures.2. A ... -
Latent imperatives of narrative in painting
(Auckland University of Technology, 2010)This practice-based art project explores latency in relation to the way viewers engage with images and in the context of images themselves. Through an exploration of the medium of painting, the project aims to open up ... -
Latin American Refugees in Aotearoa New Zealand: A Chronology of Forced Migration and Analysis of Resettlement Experiences
(Auckland University of Technology, 2016)This research seeks to contribute to the study of forced migration and resettlement programmes through the analysis of experiences of Latin American people who were granted refugee status in New Zealand from 1973 until the ... -
Laughter and Connection - Comedic Mockumentary as a Tool for Enabling Cultural Understanding Between China and New Zealand, Through the Ritual of Marriage: a Production Proposal
(Auckland University of Technology, 2018)This research project illustrates a humorous and fantastic adventure concerning the cultural differences between Western and Eastern countries by using a rockumentary format. Cultural differences can embody many aspects ... -
Laulōtaha; Tongan perspectives of ‘quality’ in early childhood education
(Auckland University of Technology, 2012)In New Zealand policy discussions considerable emphasis is placed in achieving ‘quality’ in early childhood services. The use of this concept creates a significant amount of tension in Tongan early childhood centres, ... -
The laxative effect of kiwifruit
(Auckland University of Technology, 2003)Background Whole fruits, grains and vegetables contain thousands of potential disease-fighting, healthpromoting nutrients. These foods play a critical role in bowel function, especially in the elderly. Strong epidemiological ... -
Le grand voyage
(Auckland University of Technology, 2009)For most writers who deal with displacement, rewriting themselves, articulating and communicating their sense of estrangment is their lifetime work. For displacement forces one to leave behind the familiar and embrace the ... -
Leaders Supporting the Transition for Teachers Into Innovative Learning Environments
(Auckland University of Technology, 2018)Primary schools within New Zealand are changing, and the way that teachers deliver the curriculum is becoming more innovative and creative, leading to the introduction of Innovative Learning Environments (ILEs). The ... -
A Leadership Challenge: The Role of School Leaders in Establishing Home/School Relationships That Support the Achievement of High School Students
(Auckland University of Technology, 2018)Teachers and caregivers are the people who are the most invested in a child’s success. Creating a working relationship between the two where they can collaborate together to align expectations, information, aspirations, ...