Masters Dissertations
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The Masters Dissertations collection contains digital copies of AUT University masters dissertations deposited with the Library since 2007 and made available open access. From 2007 onwards, all dissertations for masters degrees awarded are required to be deposited in Tuwhera Open Theses & Dissertations unless subject to an embargo.
Dissertations submitted prior to 2007 are usually recorded in the AUT Library catalogue where the full text, if available, may be accessed with an AUT password. Other people should request an Interlibrary Loan through their library.
Dissertations are protected by the Copyright Act 1994 (New Zealand). The dissertation may be consulted by you, provided you comply with the provisions of the Act and the following conditions of use:
- Any use you make of these documents or images must be for research or private study purposes only, and you may not make them available to any other person.
- Authors control the copyright of their dissertation. You will recognise the author’s right to be identified as the author of the dissertation, and due acknowledgement will be made to the author where appropriate.
- You will obtain the author’s permission before publishing any material from the dissertation.
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The Lived Experiences of Student Representatives in a New Zealand Institute of Technology and Polytechnic: A Critical Examination
(Auckland University of Technology, 2019)A common form of student voice within higher education is democratically elected student representation. These students represent the voices of their peers and participate in institutional decision making. There has been ... -
Understanding the Mental Models of Employers in the Boutique Accommodation Industry in Tonga
(Auckland University of Technology, 2019)Human resource management (HRM) has been traditionally viewed as an administrative function and a personnel management through policies and practices (Ulrich, Brockbank, Johnson, Sandholts, & Younger, 2008). Contrasting ... -
An Exploration of the Gender Pay Gap in the Hospitality Industry in New Zealand
(Auckland University of Technology, 2019)Women in New Zealand have been seeking equal pay for almost 60 years, and research on the gender pay gap has become an important part of research on gender equality, and is consistent with goals around sustainable development. ... -
Raising the Bar: A Story of Bean-to-bar Chocolate Production in New Zealand
(Auckland University of Technology, 2019)Chocolate is considered one of the most gratifying confections there is, and this holds as true in New Zealand as elsewhere in the world. While broader culinary traditions in New Zealand have been well documented, the food ... -
Educational Leadership Through a Pasifika Lens: Navigating Their Way in a New Zealand Secondary School Context
(Auckland University of Technology, 2019)There is an under-representation of Pasifika teachers in New Zealand secondary schools. Research has shown that educational leadership should be responsive and reflective to the communities they serve, and although indigenous ... -
An Analysis of the Development of “Green” Hotels in a Small to Medium-sized City - Kunming, China
(Auckland University of Technology, 2019)As the global emphasis on sustainable development has increased, several international green organisations have emerged, such as Green Global and the World Green Design Organisation. Environmental protection has become the ... -
From Glutton to Gourmet: Is Gourmandise Still a Deadly Sin?
(Auckland University of Technology, 2019)If the word ‘gourmandise’ appears in written documents at the end of the Middle Ages, its history is much older since it dates back to the early days of Christianity, to the first monastic communities of the third and ... -
An Exploration of Chinese Customer Satisfaction Factors in 4-star Hotels in Auckland
(Auckland University of Technology, 2019)According to the New Zealand Trade and Enterprise “Regional Hotel Market Analysis and Forecasting” report from 2016, 4-star plus hotels are most popular with all markets except for the Chinese market, which currently prefers ... -
No Black-and-White Answers: Cultural Responsiveness and Māori Students
(Auckland University of Technology, 2019)Māori underachievement is a major and persistent leadership challenge affecting everyone in the New Zealand education system. Historical achievement statistics clearly show that over 30 years of culturally responsive ... -
Why the Slider Stuck: How a Baby Fish Burger Captured a Nation's Palate
(Auckland University of Technology, 2019)If eating is an act of self-identification then what does the uptake of a new food trend by an entire country say about that nation? The slider – a baby hamburger that originated in the United States – was an unknown ... -
An Exploration of Digital Technology for Cultural Preservation in Tonga
(Auckland University of Technology, 2019)Cultural heritage is the legacy of our ancestors, connects us with our ancestral roots and shapes the way we live today. A society's heritage serves an essential purpose for educating people about their own culture and ... -
Exploring Chinese Self-drive Tourists' Trip Routes and Their Satisfaction in New Zealand - Using User-generated Content Analysis
(Auckland University of Technology, 2019)Self-drive tourism differs from other types of tourism in many respects, such as the attractiveness of multiple destinations along the way and the importance of road accessibility, safety in influencing tourists’ satisfaction. ... -
Tribal Connections and Earnings Quality of Companies in Kenya
(Auckland University of Technology, 2019)This study investigates how the dynamics of politically connected firms in Kenya affect the earnings quality of those firms. Prior studies have mostly examined the effects of political connections of the board of directors ... -
A New Vision of Language Education, From Monolingualism to Plurilingualism: An In-depth Analysis of Plurilingualism and Its Theories Relevant to Language Education
(Auckland University of Technology, 2019)This dissertation investigates the theoretical premises and pedagogical implications of plurilingualism through an extended analysis of the academic and (where appropriate) policy literature. Firstly the tension between ... -
Authenticity of Ethnic Tourism: Ethnic Villages in Sichuan
(Auckland University of Technology, 2019)Ethnic tourism provides ethnic minority residents with an opportunity to display their culture, customs and heritage, but has also caused a series of controversies. The concept of authenticity has been a focus of discussion ... -
Asian Solo Female Travellers
(Auckland University of Technology, 2019)This research study explores female travellers, with a particular focus on Asian women. Asian female travellers represent a considerable part of the Asian travel market. In recent years, under the influence of globalisation ... -
Tourism Infrastructure Construction Under the Belt and Road Initiative Along Indochina: An Analysis of Cambodia’s State-level Policy; And Policy Recommendations for Vietnam and Laos
(Auckland University of Technology, 2019)Officially introduced in 2013 by Chinese President Xi Jinping, the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has gained much attention and response from the international community due to its massive geographic and economic scope. ... -
Media Portrayal of Migrant Workers, Immigration Law and Policy in New Zealand 2008 - 2017
(Auckland University of Technology, 2019)Recent social debate suggests that increased migration has led to fewer jobs available for New Zealanders, and that it drives down wages. which makes it harder for New Zealanders to compete for these jobs in the labour ... -
A Case Study of the ‘100% Pure New Zealand’ Tourism Campaign: What are the Impacts of the 100% Pure New Zealand Tourism Campaign in Shaping Visitors’ and Locals’ Perspectives?
(Auckland University of Technology, 2019)The “100% Pure New Zealand” is an official campaign of New Zealand that has promoted New Zealand tourism to the world since 1999 (Tourism New Zealand, 2017b). As it is one of the most successful tourism campaigns around ... -
Exploring the Symbolic and Socio-cultural Meanings of Yak Butter Tea in Tibet
(Auckland University of Technology, 2019)Tea has asserted its place as a popular beverage around the world. Yak butter tea is a daily drink for many Tibetans especially those living in Southwest China. the drinking of tea, its customs and rituals incorporate ...