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Application of isotopic dilution methods to the study of the dissolution of phosphate fertilisers of differing solubility in the soil
(Lincoln University, 1991)
An injection technique, in which undisturbed soil cores are labelled with ³²P to study dissolution of phosphate fertilisers in the soil, was evaluated in field and glasshouse trials. When ³²P was injected between 0-150 mm ...
Elder (Sambucus nigra) as a facilitator of succession, Hoon Hay Valley, Banks Peninsula, New Zealand
(Lincoln University, 1998)
Native woody plants appear to regenerate more profusely under elder (Sambucus nigra) trees, than in exotic scrub vegetation in Hoon Hay Valley. This observation suggests elder may act as a succession facilitator, speeding ...
Airport congestion in New Zealand
(Lincoln University, 1998)
The phenomenon of airport congestion at New Zealand's major airports is the subject of this research thesis. A growing problem in New Zealand, the importance of understanding this problem and identifying options for solution ...
Housie as leisure pursuit for older working class women
(Lincoln University, 1999)
This study investigates the involvement of a group of Christchurch women, sixty five years and over, in the game of housie as a way of exploring the meaning these women ascribe to their leisure behaviour and the role of ...
Floristic variation and environmental relationships of sand dune communities at Kaitorete Spit Scientific Reserve
(Lincoln University, 1997)
A study of the plant-communities, their abundance, distribution, and environmental relationships, was carried out at Kaitorete Spit Scientific Reserve. The relationships between indigenous and exotic species were investigated ...
Managerial sex role stereotyping among New Zealand university students
(Lincoln University, 1996)
This study examined the relationship between sex role stereotypes and the characteristics perceived necessary for managerial success among New Zealand students. The sample consisted of 204 males and 248 females enrolled ...
An ecotourism strategy for New Zealand
(Lincoln University, 1997)
Ecotourism is rapidly growing throughout the world and is predicted to be one of the major growth areas heading toward the year 2000. This increase is predominantly due to the contemporary traveller becoming more interested ...
The impact of safe driving advertising campaign on fatal accident rates in New Zealand
(Lincoln University, 1999)
In effort to reduce the road toll, the Land Transport Safety Authority (LTSA) initiated a safe driving advertising campaign in October 1995. The safe driving campaign is a part of Supplementary Road Safety Package (SRSP) ...
Small scale subsurface wetlands for onsite wastewater treatment
(Lincoln University, 1996)
Subsurface gravel bed wetland systems are now being widely used for tertiary treatment of wastewater. The commonly accepted design follows biological treatment based on first order reaction kinetic theory. The hydraulic ...
Towards critical language awareness in transportation planning : a case study of practical-communicative action in practice
(Lincoln University, 1997)
Abstract of a thesis investigating the practical-communicative nature of a consultation planning practice. Public consultation about resource planning matters has increased in recent years, and the introduction of the ...