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Recreation and tourism management in the protected natural areas of New Zealand and Mexico: a study of institutional arrangements
(Lincoln University, 2005)
This thesis undertakes an institutional analysis of tourism and recreation management in the protected natural area systems of New Zealand and Mexico. The aim of the thesis is to compare the institutional arrangements of ...
Wellington district walkways : on the right track? : a recreation survey of two city walkways and two rural walkways in the Wellington district
(University of Canterbury, 1982)
Because we are dealing with two quite different types of walkways, two systems were used, sometimes individually, sometimes in combination. With the rural walkways we adopted an approach of stationing the
interviewer at ...
Leisure education at Dorset House
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1985)
After working at Aldersgate Centre for some time as a recreation officer, I began to realise that many of the young unemployed people using the centre had minimal, if any, leisure skills. I often heard complaints about ...
Hand gliding: a recreational study of the historical, social and physical elements, with specific reference to the sport in New Zealand
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1981)
Just as hang gliding is maturing, so its needs and directions are changing. Pilots are seeking out new sites and flying in areas that were once considered unsuitable or impractical. A change of emphasis in the needs of ...
Awatapu Lagoon management plan
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1987)
The aim is to define a course of management and development which will enable
the Awatapu Lagoon, and parkland areas to meet the needs of the Whakatane community without compromising the natural integrity of the area.
Children's playgrounds : can we improve them? : a broad look at various areas in which we can improve the children's playground in an urban area such as Christchurch
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1985)
In the following pages I have tried to outline various ways our present Local Authority playgrounds could be improved, at the same time, taking into account the Local Authority - which has to provide and maintain these ...
The road to leisure
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1984)
This dissertation accepts the judgement that underlies all intellectual effort; this is the judgement that 'human life is worth living, or rather can be and ought to be made
worth living' (Marcuse, 1964 : x). Having stated ...
Reasons for change in leisure patterns in the transition from school to work
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1982)
Problems are heightened for school leavers when it appears little leisure provision is exclusively geared towards young adults. The public sector makes no special provision for young adults once out of school. If however
they ...
The Timaru Canoe Project: historical influences, present state, and future potential in the South Canterbury district
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1981)
This dissertation examines the canoe project in Timaru and South Canterbury. In particular it focusses on aspects of organization, users and future prospects. The project is unique in New Zealand and offers a wide range ...
Leisure: a new occupation
(University of Canterbury, 1982)
Unemployment appears to be a permanent feature of Western society including New Zealand. It is unlikely that economic progress will allow for full employment in
New Zealand. Technological progress also likely to reduce ...