An experiment has been described in which a study was made on the fleece characteristics of Angora Goats kept in Canterbury. Animals that bore twin kids were heavier at tupping than animals that had single kids. The latter were heavier than animals tha ...

An examination of the issues and implications posed by present coastal hazard zone management approaches was made. It was found that the recent shift in emphasis from relying solely on engineering measures to use of planning and legislative controls raise ...

The current opportunities for Kai Tahu to participate in national park policy and planning are, in the opinion of most Kai Tahu, inadequate. Kai Tahu are often consulted by the Department of Conservation (DOC) but their advice and comments are usually sou ...

This study investigates the role of public participation in planning. The initial approach involves a case-study of the planning pertaining to the provision for bulk liquified petroleum gas supply through the port of Lyttelton. The focus in the case-study ...

Outdoor recreational activities constitute a major use of the South Island mountain lands. The commercial recreational industry has a key role in servicing the needs of both overseas and New Zealand recreationists. The industry has experienced rapid growt ...