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The Christchurch Botanic Gardens: their place in contemporary urban and tourism development
(Lincoln University, 2002)
The meaning and purpose of urban public space is constantly being contested and changed by people who associate with it and give it meaning. Botanic Gardens are no exception. Botanic Gardens established in the late 19th ...
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 ...
Keeping the oceans free of oil
(Lincoln University, 2000)
The aim of this research is to investigate the legal elements of control over the ocean. Three structures for the ocean are considered and a merging of these concepts is postulated. The further aim of the work is to ...
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 ...
'Rural restructuring' : a multi-scalar analysis of the Otago Central Rail Trail
(Lincoln University, 2008)
‘Rural restructuring’ has frequently been used to indicate the magnitude, and conceptualise the nature, of contemporary change in the countryside. Most notably, concern has focused upon the fundamental changes in economic ...
The Effectiveness of the Hanmer Springs building design guide in maintaining and enhancing urban amenity values under the Resource Management Act 1991
(Lincoln University, 2002)
Maintaining and enhancing urban amenity value is a significant issue for New Zealanders, 86% of whom live in urban areas. The Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA) through s.7(c) places amenity values squarely within the scope ...
Iwi participation under the Resource Management Act 1991: a framework for a politics of difference?
(Lincoln University, 2000)
The Treaty of Waitangi promised a partnership between iwi and the Crown in 1840. In practice, under the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA), iwi tends to be restricted to consultation rather than participation based on the ...