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Formulation of a Biodegradable Controlled-Release Urea Fertiliser
No full textThis thesis has been embargoed from publication. Abstract under embargo until 04 July 2026. For further information, please contact the Faculty of Graduate Research
Coupling Singlet Fission Capable Molecules to Metal Halide Perovskites
No full textThis thesis has been embargoed from publication. Abstract under embargo until 30 September 2026. For further information, please contact the Faculty of Graduate Research
EFL Teacher Professional Development in Classroom Assessment Literacy
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Nanoparticle Vaccine Delivery for Malaria and COVID-19
No full textThis thesis has been embargoed from publication. Abstract under embargo until 13 September 2026. For further information, please contact the Faculty of Graduate Research
Two Are Better Than One: Copper – Silver Bimetallic Nanoparticles
No full textThis thesis has been embargoed from publication. Abstract under embargo until 11 June 2026. For further information, please contact the Faculty of Graduate Research
Constitutional Disobedience? Civil Disobedience, Accountability, and Te Tiriti o Waitangi
No full textThis paper recognises te Tiriti o Waitangi as the founding document of Aotearoa New Zealand, and therefore the centre of the constitutional framework. Traversing existing civil disobedience theory, the author proposes a philosophy of ‘constitutional disobedience’ as a means of upholding te Tiriti. The author argues that te Tiriti is the foundation of governmental legitimacy and social cooperation by drawing parallels with civil disobedience theory and adapting it to the Aotearoa context. The paper presents ‘constitutional disobedience’ as a principled collective act with a communicative function aimed at governmental accountability to te Tiriti. The author contends that such disobedience strengthens the legitimacy of the government, and therefore constitutional democracy. While legal justifications for constitutional disobedience remain speculative, the author asserts that moral justification exists when a civil disobedient addresses Tiriti breaches as a last resort. The paper calls for a shift in public perception, urging respect for those who challenge illegitimate government power – power that is exercised in breach of te Tiriti. Ultimately, the author articulates constitutional disobedience as a crucial aspect of the ongoing struggle for constitutional transformation, emphasising the counterintuitive role that constitutional disobedience plays in guarding the legitimacy of government in Aotearoa
An obligation of disobedience to the law under a corrupt regime. What might it look like and when does it arise? Nazi Germany, a Case Study.
No full textThe law is generally thought of as an instrument of social manageability, which is used for the common good. Historically, this has not been the only purpose of the law. Law has been wielded as an instrument of oppression, to strip people of their rights, and permit the massacre of millions of people. Using Nazi Germany as a case study, this paper explores the limitations of legal authority, and ascertains how we should respond when the law permits extreme injustice. It begins by examining different approaches to determining whether a law is valid. This is followed by a consideration of whether we are under any general obligation to obey the law. Lastly, whether an obligation for disobedience exists, and what form such disobedience may take, is then explored.
This paper concludes that in certain circumstances we should disobey the law, or at a minimum; think twice before obeying. The Nuremberg Trials and the grudge informer case are used to highlight that blind obedience or passive acquiescence to unjust laws will not suffice. Additionally, the disobedient under an unjust regime will not be able to satisfy the requirements for civil disobedience under traditional liberal theories of civil disobedience, such as those of Carl Cohen and John Rawls. Consequently, we must accept a more radical definitions of civil disobedience, such as that put forward by Robin Celikates, to accommodate civil disobedience under an unjust regime. Alternatively, this paper suggests that revolutionary disobedience remains open to the disobedient who wishes to challenge an unjust ruler
Layered Disadvantages: Women and Mothers within Aotearoa New Zealand’s Bail System
No full textThis paper examines how women and mothers are impacted by Aotearoa New Zealand’s bail system. It begins by identifying a shift towards a harsher bail culture, both in New Zealand and across Western jurisdiction. This shift is primarily characterised by an increased focus on public safety and has underscored a more risk adverse approach to bail decision-making. Stricter bail policies have led to a significant increase in the number of women held on custodial remand. This paper argues the public safety rationale of harsher bail policies does not map well onto women. It examines how women and mothers face layered disadvantages, both in their access to bail and while on custodial remand. It identifies how socially marginalised women are disproportionately affected by harsher bail policies and are at risk of being remanded in custody without a strong justification. It examines a further layer of disadvantage faced by mothers with dependent children. It suggests that, during the pre-trial process, the impacts of incarceration on primary carers and their children often fail to be considered and supported. It argues that mothers on custodial remand face additional and disproportionate harm. This paper joins a growing body of research critiquing the rate at which women are remanded in custody and concludes by suggesting initial steps to address the problem