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  • Kairaki Beach : future recreational development? 
    Oram, Wendy (Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1984)
    This study has been undertaken because – 1. A Management Plan for the Kairaki Recreation Reserve has yet to be completed, and is overdue. It is hoped that this study may help in the compiling of that Management ...
  • Landscape architecture and planning 
    Forsyth, Hugh D. (Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1985)
    A study investigating the way in which landscape issues have been introduced into the planning system at the level of the District Scheme. An assessment is made of the relationship between landscape architecture and planning ...
  • A landscape assessment of Godley Heads Peninsula 
    Clement, James (Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1977)
    The Godley Heads Peninsula is situated on the north-east extremities of Banks Peninsula, some 18 kilometers from Christchurch. Much of the cultural history of the area is still in evidence today, notably the military base ...
  • The landscape of beach settlements 
    Dreadon, David J (Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1988)
    This study looks at beach settlements and the effect they have on the visual character of the coast environment. The problems created by beach settlements in terms of environmental damage, aesthetic impact and the reduction ...
  • Landscape study on the south-western sector, Kawau Island 
    Marchant, David Lee (Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1975)
    A relationship exists between the increased growth and affluence of the population and the subsequent demands upon recreational facilities. Since 1950 the increased discretionary income available to New Zealander's has ...
  • A management plan for Kowhai Bush, Kaikoura (Marlborough, N.Z.) 
    Hunt, D. M. (Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1977)
    The majority of this report comprises a management plan for Kowhai Bush, an area of native forest within the Kowhai River Protection Reserve, Kaikoura (Marlborough, New Zealand). Much of the management plan is descriptive, ...
  • Manawatu Sports Stadium - history and development 
    Hawe, Carolyn (Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1982)
    The Manawatu Sports Stadium was officially opened by the Prince of Wales, on April 2nd, 1981 and today is the largest stadium in New Zealand. It was built to replace a cattle pavilion of a similar size which was burnt ...
  • New Zealand agribusiness success: an approach to exploring the role of strategy, structure and conduct on firm performance 
    Scrimgeour, F.; McDermott, A.; Saunders, Caroline M.; Shadbolt, N. M.; Sheath, G. (New Zealand Agricultural and Resource Economics Society, 2006-08)
    This paper presents a framework to explore agribusiness success in New Zealand. The framework provides the basis for historical analysis. It draws on existing theory based on the structure-conduct-performance paradigm but ...
  • Okarito : a resource base for interpretation 
    Thomas, M. I. (Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1985)
    A major aim of the National Parks Act (1952) is to provide interpretation in National Parks. The aim of interpretation is to assist visitors in gaining the greatest possible benefit and enjoyment from their stay in the ...
  • The origins and evolution of scenic reserves 
    Roche, M. M. (Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1979)
    The thesis examines the origins and evolution of Scenic Reserves from an historical geographer's perspective. It explores some roots of the conservation ideal and efforts to put them into effect, from beginnings in ...
  • Painting New Zealand 
    Bowring, Jacky (Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1989)
    This text is the result of an examination of New Zealand landscape painting, attempting to provide a new focus particularly relevant to landscape architecture. Generally, texts on painting in New Zealand provide either a ...
  • The past, present and future of the rabbit nuisance in New Zealand 
    Breese, E. D. (University of Canterbury, 1982)
    The purpose of this dissertation is to provide a history of the rabbit in New Zealand and the attempts to control it. This history will be used to highlight the previous successes and errors in rabbit control and relate ...
  • Planting philosophy : New Zealand planting design past and present 
    Anderson, Jonathan (Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1985)
    Planting philosophy is seldom discussed within the New Zealand landscape profession. Most designers have their own ideas on planting, but seem reluctant to influence the approach of others. Perhaps the landscape, the people ...
  • Punakaiki : interpreting a coastal landscape 
    Slee, T. A. (Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1985)
    This dissertation concerns the study of the interpretive potential of the coastal landscape at Punakaiki. It deals with the whole length of the coastal landscape, some 30 kilometres; of the area being considered for a ...
  • Ranger : the evolution of the role of a protected natural resource manager 
    McBean, Catriona L. (Lincoln University, 1992)
    This thesis traces the evolution of the ranger in New Zealand's protected natural resource management from 1874-1987. Rangers were employed by three government departments - the Department of Lands and Survey, the New ...
  • Roof-gardens 
    Higgins, Nigel (Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1989)
    A brief look at the reasons for having roof-gardens and a summary of their use through history. Then a survey showing how roof-gardens are being used here in the New Zealand situation. A look at the role of the Landscape ...
  • Ski patrolling through four decades : the history of the ski patrol system at Whakapapa Skifield, Mt. Ruapehu 1952 to 1985 
    Mark, W. (Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1986)
    This study traces the history and development of the ski patrolling system at Whakapapa ski field from its origins in the 1950s through to the present day. Attention is given to how events and decisions throughout the ...
  • A social history of women and cycling in late-nineteenth century New Zealand 
    Simpson Clare, S. (Lincoln University, 1998)
    In the final decade of the nineteenth-century, when New Zealand women began riding the bicycle, they excited intense public debate about contemporary middle-class ideals of femininity. The research question posed is: "why ...
  • Statement for management : Fiji Park Service 
    Seroma, Lavisai (Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1980)
    "The international acceptance of the National Park concept is evident from the fact that the latest United Nations list of National parks and equivalent reserves includes parks and reserves in 93 countries”. P. H. C Lucas, ...
  • A study of the history, method and practice of marine fisheries legislation in New Zealand 
    Harte, P. (Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1981)
    The utilisation of New Zealand's marine fisheries presently has its legal basis in the Fisheries Act 1908 and the Regulations made there under. The report examines the legislation to ascertain what, if any, inadequacies ...

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