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  • Abandoned villages : cultural planting in the relict landscapes of Central Otago : meanings and management 
    Smith, Paula J. M. (Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1987)
    Almost all landscapes can be considered cultural landscapes. Set within the context of the wider cultural landscape, occur locations where evidence of the past is more apparent than elsewhere, labelled historic ...
  • Adding value to farm products : case study analysis of four applications 
    Lough, Don (Lincoln University, 1991)
    New Zealand entered the post war era with a highly protected economy. This was accompanied by high agricultural commodity prices resulting from post-war shortages and increased demand during the 1950's. Protection removed ...
  • An alternative form of development for Arthur's Pass village 
    Steven, M. L. (Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1975)
    Arthur's Pass village is an alpine settlement situated on terraces of the Bealey River in the upper reaches of the Bealey Valley. A unique village in a unique setting, but Arthur's Pass is becoming increasingly subject to ...
  • The Avon River : a recreation reserve for Christchurch 
    Pryor, R. J. (Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1984)
    The Avon River is Christchurch’s central landscape feature. Water is potentially exciting, refreshing and organic and can meet many human psychological needs in the synthetic city. As a natural feature in a landscape largely ...
  • Changing perceptions of Banks Peninsula 
    Stuart-Jones, P. (Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1989)
    Originally named Banks Island by Captain Cook in 1770, Banks Peninsula is the promontory on the Canterbury coast caused by the spread of alluvial plains from the Main Divide joining with the island formed by the Lyttleton ...
  • Cheviot Hills: the development of a landscape: past, present and future 
    Sage, E. G. (University of Canterbury, 1973)
    The Cheviot Hills Station has been occupied for well over 115 years by Europeans. The changes during the evolution of this station have developed the potential of the site and retained a close relationship throughout the ...
  • The Copland Track 
    Boekholt, Kevin (University of Canterbury, 1983)
    The Copland Track has always held an attraction for people. A main divide crossing of the Southern Alps from the alpine landscape of the Mount Cook region to the rainforests of the West Coast makes the Copland one of New ...
  • A design study of residential camps 
    Reid, B. H. (Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1980)
    Historically the key factor for the location and the development of residential camps was the availability of cheap land; either marginal land or odd corners of productive land. Other factors may have been the donation of ...
  • A documentation of the history, present use and proposals for future use and development of the Te Rapa Centennial Swimming Pool complex 
    Ross, Anne (University of Canterbury, 1982)
    Nowadays leisure, and consequently recreation, is an accepted and important part of life. Recreation itself is fostered and encouraged because it is regarded as having several attributes conducive to the development of a ...
  • Federated farmers of New Zealand (Inc.) 1941 - 2001 
    Vincent, John F. (Lincoln University. Faculty of Commerce. Kellogg Rural Leaders Programme., 2001)
    When trying to think of a subject for my project during the Kellogg Leadership Program, I became aware of the lack of knowledge of Federated Farmers by some of the attendees on the program with me. Although there was ...
  • From earth's last islands: The global origins of Green politics 
    Dann Christine, R. (Lincoln University, 1999)
    Since World War Two the world has undergone a profound economic and political transformation, from an international economy and internationalist politics to a global economy and globalist politics. The Bretton Woods ...
  • Guidelines for interpreting history 
    White, Annabelle (Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1985)
    Without a doubt, New Zealanders have become increasingly interested in their cultural heritage over the past ten years. Perhaps the pace at which the quality of our life is decreasing is a contributing factor towards this. ...
  • Health economics: economic history, modelling, and public policy, in the New Zealand health care system 
    Borren, W. Y. P. (Lincoln University, 1994)
    The focus of this thesis is health economics and the interface between the public and private hospital sectors within the New Zealand health care system. It summarises the distinctive elements which characterise consumer ...
  • Historic landscape conservation in New Zealand 
    de Lambert, Rachel (Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1985)
    The objective in writing this dissertation is to: - Look at the significance of historic landscapes in landscape values. - Explore methods of managing historic landscapes to enhance landscape values and awareness of ...
  • Historical cemeteries and passive recreation 
    Morritt, Nigel (University of Canterbury, 1986)
    A study of historical cemeteries throughout New Zealand, their value and significance to our culture and means of future restoration, renovation and maintenance.
  • A history of grape production and winemaking in Canterbury, New Zealand 1840-2002 
    Tipples, Rupert S. (Lincoln University. Farm and Horticultural Management Group, Lincoln, Canterbury, 2002)
    Grapes were first planted in Canterbury in 1840, but commercial production only began in 1978. This research paper examines the history of grape and wine production in Canterbury. It considers the different factors ...
  • History of the New Zealand Milk Board : a study of the corporatist alliance between the state and the domestic milk sector 
    Gilmour, Soraiya (Lincoln University. Agribusiness and Economics Research Unit., 1992-08)
    Although the history of the Milk Board is documented in this report from its conception as the Central Milk Council in 1944 until its dissolution in 1988, there has been no attempt at a definitive historical narrative. The ...
  • Homebush : landscape development of an historical farm in the foothills of the Canterbury Plains 
    Clayton, Anna A. W. (Lincoln University, 1975)
    The beginnings of development, accompanied by the fresh experience of a new environment, the struggle for existence, and a greater contact with natural forces, has given way to the apparent uncertainty of adolescence where ...
  • Issues and options in high country farming: 1. Genesis of present situation 
    O'Connor, K. F.; Scott, D. (New Zealand Grassland Association., 1996)
    The symposium acknowledges the significance of the South Island high country and its pastoral use. Interest is focused throughout the symposium on pastoral practices, even though both the origins and the solutions to ...
  • Kaikoura : historical background 
    McAloon, James P.; Simmons, David G.; Fairweather, John R. (Lincoln University. Tourism Research and Education Centre., Lincoln University, 1998-09)
    This report provides a brief historical introduction to human settlement and endeavour at Kaikoura. It reviews the myriad factors, both Māori and Pakeha, which establish the context for contemporary patterns of tourism ...

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