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Attitudes of neighbours of National Parks in New Zealand and Indonesia
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1984)
A comparative study is made of the attitudes of national park neighbours of three selected New Zealand national parks. Purposive sampling was employed to contrast the attitudes of different occupational groups with the ...
Outdoor education in New Zealand: A 'modern' bibliography
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1989)
Outdoor Education is a growing field in New Zealand that suffers from a lack of awareness about the written material that is available.
This is a bibliography that is hopefully inclusive of all published and some ...
Interpreting tourism experiences: the case of structured backpacker tours in New Zealand
(Lincoln University, 1999)
This thesis reports on a study of structured backpacker tours in New Zealand. Quantitative and qualitative social research methods were used to explore the role of the natural environment, types of activity and the structure ...
Public perceptions and conservation activities at New Zealand zoos, wildlife parks and aquariums
(Lincoln University, 1996)
In recent years, zoos, including wildlife parks and aquariums, have focused upon conservation related research, public education and captive breeding in an effort Ito increase their participation in nature conservation. ...
In the footsteps of the fellowship : understanding the expectations and experiences of Lord of the rings tourists on guided tours in New Zealand
(Lincoln University, 2007)
This study seeks to gain an insight into the experiences Lord of the Rings tourists have on guided tours in New Zealand and the role of the tour guide(s) in that experience. The study examines motivations, expectations, ...
An avalanche emergency plan for Broken River
(University of Canterbury, 1987)
This dissertation looks generally at avalanche rescue practices both in New Zealand and overseas. It aims to demonstrate the necessity for such practices and establish a background from which the main part of this work - ...
Interpreting the significance of protected areas: A case study of how recreationists value the Craigieburn and Castle Hill conservation areas, Canterbury, New Zealand
(Lincoln University, 2012)
The Craigieburn and Castle Hill (Kura Tawhiti) conservation areas, located 100 kilometres west of Christchurch, are situated in a region characterised by snow-capped mountains, shingle slides, beech forest and limestone ...
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 ...
Who gets their hands 'dirty' in the knowledge society? Training for the skilled trades in New Zealand
(Lincoln University, 2004)
The vision of New Zealand as a 'knowledge society' is a mantra that has opened the twenty-first century. Underpinning any 'knowledge society', however; are people who turn resources into concrete products and who build, ...