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An evaluation of the use of mediation in environmental dispute resolution under s.268 of the Resource Management Act 1991
(Lincoln University, 2002)
Since the 1970s there has been a growing interest in, and utilisation of, Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) techniques to resolve environmental conflicts in western societies. ADR was incorporated into one of New Zealand's ...
The feasibility of submerged macrophyte re-establishment in Kaituna Lagoon, Lake Ellesmere (Te Waihora)
(Lincoln University, 2001)
Submerged macrophytes play an important role in the ecology of many lakes, especially shallow wind-swept lakes such as Lake Ellesmere (Te Waihora) in the South Island of New Zealand. Since their destruction in the 1968 ...
Love thy neighbour? A study of Kahurangi National Park, New Zealand and the people-park relationship
(Lincoln University, 2004)
The establishment of national parks can generate significant changes for the people living in and around them. Acknowledging this, park managers around the world increasingly recognise that nature conservation and protected ...
Community based ecotourism and conservation, provision of sustainable livelihoods
(Lincoln University, 2006)
New ways of thinking about the goals and objectives of National Parks have emerged over the last two decades. Concepts like international environmental issues; human rights; conservation and development, have contributed ...
The glass of fashion and the mould of form: the role of media influence upon adolescent body image
(Lincoln University, 2002)
Body image is a subjective perception of how one feels about one's body. The rise of body image dissatisfaction and disordered eating in Western society in the past thirty years has prompted researchers, clinicians, and ...
The 'construction' of landscape : a case study of the Otago Peninsula, Aotearoa / New Zealand
(Lincoln University, 2005)
This project has sought to answer the question 'How is landscape made?’ by examining the landscape of the Otago Peninsula on the east coast of the South Island of Aotearoa/New Zealand. By taking a social constructionist ...
Organisational structures and legal framework for tourism at local level : a case study of Mongolia
(Lincoln University, 2001)
Since 1990, when the country opened its door to the world tourism market, the role and nature of tourism has changed significantly.
At present, like other post socialist oriented economies in transition, Mongolia suffers ...
Natural hazards and environmental assessment in New Zealand
(Lincoln University, 2003)
Environmental assessment in New Zealand is governed by the provisions of the Resource Management Act (RMA) 1991. The Act requires persons wishing to undertake certain activities to apply for resource consent from their ...
A history of apprenticeship in New Zealand
(Lincoln University, 2001)
This Master's thesis is a history of apprenticeship in New Zealand. Apprenticeship has traditionally been the main route for entry into the skilled trades. At one level apprenticeship is a way of training people to do a ...
Building stronger communities : using community based environmental management as the key to furthering the success of Coastcare Groups in New Zealand
(Lincoln University, 2001)
This document provides 'food for thought' for provision of improved and effective creation of Community Based Environmental Management within New Zealand. The focus of this report is primarily on supporting Care groups ...