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A champion sport off the diamond: Softball New Zealand and their structural relationships with associations
(Lincoln University, 2017-11-14)
Softball New Zealand (SNZ) currently adopts a district model of governance, where the national sport organisation (NSO) works directly with 22 affiliated district sport organisations (DSOs) of which clubs are affiliated ...
The relationship between the early New Zealand Labour Party and Socialism 1900 - 1935
(Lincoln University, 2019)
The New Zealand Labour Party had a stated objective of the socialisation of the means of production, distribution and exchange or as popularly stated, socialism. However, the definition of the term differed between ...
Te Ahuwhenua and the 'Sons' of the Soil': A history of the Maori-Farmer-of-the-Year award
(Nga Pae o te Maramatanga, 2011)
The Ahuwhenua Trophy is awarded in an annual contest for the Māori Farmer-of-the-Year and was first held in 1932. The competition was initially between small-scale family farms and continued government modernisation ...
A recreational and social history of the Avon-Heathcote estuary
(Lincoln University. Faculty of Environment, Society and Design., 2010)
The Avon-Heathcote Estuary has long been an important resource for the people of Canterbury. Prior to European settlement, Maori throughout the South Island used the Estuary as a mahinga kai (seafood gathering) source. As ...
Heritage sites as tourist attractions : a case sudy of Luang Prabang, Lao People's Democratic Republic
(Lincoln University, 2010)
The purpose of this thesis is to explore the significant factors on international tourists' decision-making to visit Town of Luang Prabang and to identify the role of World Heritage status on international tourists' decision ...
Cross-cultural dimensions of heritage interpretation in New Zealand national parks : a case study of Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park
(Lincoln University, 2012)
Heritage interpretation is an educational activity designed to develop visitors’ deep appreciation and enjoyment of heritage resources through first-hand experiences. Previous research has established that heritage ...
Community commodified: harnessing community in the marketing and creation of residential developments
(Lincoln University, 2012)
In New Zealand private property developers have begun to influence urban form in new ways by building large residential subdivisions and master planned developments reminiscent of those that have been built in the US for ...
The challenges and opportunities of sports facility development by the private sector in New Zealand
(Lincoln University, 2016-11-04)
A passion for participating in sport and recreation is ingrained in the culture and identity of the New Zealand population. While local authorities play an important role in ensuring the provision of sports facilities in ...
Nature rich settings and healthy ageing: Older women in urban parks
(Lincoln University, 2010)
The trends toward population ageing and urbanization highlight the important influence of urban environments to healthy ageing. The World Health Organization (2007) has identified green space as an important feature of ...
Governance of small sports clubs in New Zealand: existing structures, processes and potential models
(Lincoln University, 2016)
Sports clubs are one of the dominant sports delivery mechanisms in New Zealand, yet despite this, they have received remarkably little attention in the academic literature. This study aims to fill that gap through a case ...