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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. ...
Cooperative marketing for the New Zealand tourism industry
(Lincoln University, 1991)
This thesis is concerned with an assessment of the viability of cooperative marketing arrangements, in particular, horizontal cooperative advertising. An examination of the linkages between the components of the tourism ...
Values and decision-making in the genesis of Paparoa National Park
(Lincoln University, 1995)
Values have been identified as a cause of conflict in decisions about natural resources (Norton and Roper-Lindsay, 1992; Castle, 1993; Memon, 1993). To help understand these conflicts, this thesis addresses the question ...
Ecological and human dimensions of tourism-related wildlife disturbance at the Waitangiroto white heron (kotuku) colony, South Westland, New Zealand
(Lincoln University, 1996)
Growing public interest in viewing wildlife in 'natural' habitat poses the problem to conservation managers of balancing the potential benefits of wildlife viewing tourism with the protection of endangered wildlife. The ...
The effect of subjective distance on destination attractiveness
(Lincoln University, 1996)
This research follows on from the research of Mayo, Jarvis and Xander (1988) and Crompton (1979a). The former found that more subjectively distant destinations tended to be considered to be more attractive vacation ...
Planning for ecotourism and indigenous community development in Fiji
(Lincoln University, 1996)
This research investigates an indigenous Fijian community (Nukubolu) embarking on an 'ecotourism' venture as a means of enhancing their collective income-generating potential while protecting their natural and cultural ...
Retirement: self-esteem and leisure lifestyles
(Lincoln University, 1992)
The objective of this study is to examine the relationship between participation in leisure activities and the self-esteem and life satisfaction of retired New Zealanders.
A mail questionnaire and interviews were used to ...
Teachers talking about their epics : near misses in outdoor education
(Lincoln University, 1999)
This study examines incidents with high potential for serious harm (HIPO incidents) which occurred in Rotoiti Lodge Outdoor Education Centre programmes. Through the use of qualitative techniques, the research explores ...
Customer feedback systems in tourism : a study of interdependent services of German travel agencies, tour operations and airlines
(Lincoln University, 1998)
A high level of service quality is being widely acknowledged among German tourism marketers as the strategy to survive in an increasingly competitive market. In tourism many independent suppliers contribute to the tourist ...
Ranger : the evolution of the role of a protected natural resource manager
(Lincoln University, 1992)
This thesis traces the evolution of the ranger in New Zealand's protected natural resource management from 1874-1987. Rangers were employed by three government departments - the Department of Lands and Survey, the New ...