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Managed retreat: Climate change and the polycentric urban region
No full textThe things that made Tāmaki Makaurau so desirable to Māori and Pākehā now make the city vulnerable to the effects of climate change; sea-level rise and flooding. Let’s think about how we as LAs engage with a potentially decentralised city to keep people safe from the effects of climate change and to rebuild indigenous biodiversit
Early reflections on a collaborative research project about the safety of rainbow ākonga on Te Pūkenga campuses
No full textThis paper reports on the experiences of a research team designing and beginning to implement a research project exploring how safe and inclusive the various campuses of Te Pūkenga are for Rainbow ākonga (students). As Aotearoa New Zealand’s largest tertiary education provider, Te Pūkenga is bound and shaped by current anti-discrimination social policies. Under the 1993 Human Rights Act, discrimination based on gender was banned in Aotearoa. Same-sex marriage was legalised in 2013, and since 2021 people have been able to change their birth sex on official documents. In 2021, the Government also banned conversion therapy. However, despite these policies and as numerous national studies have documented, educational institutions remain hostile spaces for Rainbow ākonga. We aim to investigate ākonga and kaimahi (staff) experiences of inclusivity and discrimination across Te Pūkenga campuses. A research design was established, and we are in the process of collecting data. Because we have just begun the fieldwork at the time of this writing, we cannot discuss our findings to date. Instead, this article uses the feminist method of storytelling to explore the formation of a collaborative multi-site research team, the necessity of consulting with a Rainbow youth organisation when designing the survey, the research team’s duty of care to participants, the ethics process involved in conducting a multi-site organisational study and managing ‘teething problems’ when the online survey went live. This paper thus reports on our experiences of overcoming hurdles associated with a multi-site research project at a time of transition into one organisation, Te Pūkenga
Industry perspectives on work placement for learners and using it to move forward
No full textKey purposes of the survey
To encourage stake holders to provide input
To increase consistency across the country in communication
To determine required/preferred support of placements going forward
To investigate interest/support for clinical coaching
To determine support for simulated practical hours
NB: survey is still open to gain further responses from ARF facilitie
Te moemoeā: Whānau emerging from colonisation and the urban diaspora in Te Rohe Pōtea
No full textRESEARCH QUESTION
How can the dreams of our koroua be realised?
TUHINGA WHAKARĀPOPOTO
Abstract
Toi tu te kupu, toi tu te mana, toi tu te whenua. It is a plead to hold fast to our culture, for without language, without mana (spirit), and without land, the essence of being a Maori would no longer exist, but be a skeleton which would not give justice to the full body of Maoritanga (maoridom). Na Tinirau of Wanganui (Education 2003).
Te Tiriti o Waitangi, in conjunction with He Whakaputanga o te Rangatiratanga ō Nu Tīreni are documents that affirm Māori tino rangatiratanga, maintaining Māori rights. We honour the mana and wairua of our ancestors by keeping their stories alive. Whakapapa is our identity that maintains the connection between their world and ours. There is a saying, ‘Ko au te whenua, ko te whenua ko au,’ I am the land, and the land is me. The essence of identity is the knowledge that emerges from your land/birthplace. The effects of intergenerational disconnection of whānau from their whenua is highlighted in Māori land ownership records only 4% of the NZ land mass is held as Māori free hold land. Since the signing of Te Tiriti o Waitangi Māori free hold land has gone from 80% to 4% by the year 2000 (Boast, 2008). To achieve a successful project, it’s essential to begin by gathering the history and pūrakau. This will not only identify the connections to the whenua but also restore the lost connections to te ao māori for many tangata Māori. By doing so, we can create meaningful connections with the past, present, and future, and ensure that our project are not only successful but also bring a positive impact to ngā uri o Lillian. A kaupapa Māori approach will be used to rebuild the interconnections of the whānau to their whenua and taiao. A kaupapa Māori methodology approach will be used to interrogate Te Moemoeā research project including the application of both Māori and tauiwi knowledge systems. Māori identity is as much a part of the landscape as the land itself. With the land come pūrākau, stories laden with ritual, knowledge and wisdom. These require reclaiming knowledge uncensored by a colonised worldview, such as utilising pūrākau and a wānanga space to discuss and build understanding
Use and benefits of dog parks: Waiatarua Reserve
No full textIntroduction
Aims
-Dog handler perceptions of dog park and its uses
-How handlers use the on- and -off lease areas of the park
-Handler perceptions of how they use the park with observations
-How the park design impacts the use of the park
Methods
Results
Discussion
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Innovation and change in assessments through enquiring business minds: An analysis of ākonga perceptions of showcasing events as assessment
No full textFor the past three semesters, the Business Management Team at Toi Ohomai | Te Pūkenga have been holding showcasing events at the end of each semester as an opportunity for students to share their learnings with the wider Toi Ohomai | Te Pūkenga community and industry stakeholders. Literature suggests that there is value in holding such events as the presentations serve as authentic learning experiences for students - providing ākonga with a platform to develop communication skills which are essential to building their employability skill set. To obtain empirical evidence to support these assumptions, we engaged in a research project to explore the showcasing event through an ākonga lens. This qualitative study was carried out through focus group discussions with our ākonga which were organised and conducted by our learning facilitators from Mokoia and Windermere campuses. What emerged from the study is an insightful review from our ākonga of their impressions of the event - what worked, what didn’t work, and what improvements can be implemented for future events. Our team would like to share these findings in this symposium and encourage fellow participants in a discussion on the challenges, but more importantly, the rewards of implementing change in how we conduct assessment towards authentic learning, and in developing students of merit
Cultural perspectives on the concept of whānau and health decisions
No full textThis is a combined reflective presentation developed from the series of the Chinese and Pacific cultural perspectives workshops that the authors have designed and delivered at Unitec for the Social Practice, Medical Imaging and Bachelor of Nursing classes since 2019 as requested by their class lecturers. Sharing our own experiences and perspectives of our respective cultures at the 2022 ATLAANZ conference, “Toitū te tangata: The whole person”, we position our teaching in our natural environment, the land, and the culture of the land we currently live in and advocate for a mindful education where staff and students are supported to become culturally conscious to best serve the culturally diverse community in Aotearoa New Zealand
An autoethnographic study of the experience of a mother/caregiver managing and supporting a child with an Antegrade Continence Enema (ACE) up to the point of transitioning from the ACE
No full textPurpose Analysis of the caregiver experience supporting a child with an Antegrade Continence Enema (ACE) up to the point of transitioning from the ACE
Method Analytic autoethnography using personal narratives from self-journaling to explore the researcher’s experience. Thematic analysis is used to establish themes following a general inductive approach.
Results Three overarching objectives consisting of the psycho-emotional experience of the caregiver, conflict of roles as mother and nurse, and level of emotional and physical support are presented with corresponding themes that emerged from the data.
Conclusion There is scant objective literature regarding the management and weaning of an ACE procedure in adolescents. The experience of this caregiver provides insight to the culture of living with an ACE and the importance of promoting early self-care habits and the development of autonomy
Food Waste Management in New Zealand Cafés: A Case Study - Epiphany Cafés
No full textOne of the major challenges in the hospitality sector that needs to be addressed is food waste management. The study attempts to pinpoint the causes of food waste, both pre- and post-consumer, as well as the effects and difficulties associated with reducing food waste on the scale of a café. Additionally, the research will suggest several methods and procedures for the management of food waste in the food and beverage sector. This study looked at the way food waste was handled in the kitchens of Epiphany cafes and offered some recommendations for an improved system. The study's primary methodology was qualitative research. An in-depth analysis of the Epiphany cafes' food waste management system was provided using a pragmatic research approach. Interviews and observations served as the main data-gathering methods using a case study methodology. There were twelve cafes studied. With the intention of providing a general picture of food waste management, interviews, and observations with the staff members of Epiphany cafes were organised. The research discussed the reasons behind food waste at Epiphany cafés as well as its effects, difficulties, and potential solutions. Based on the interviewees' responses, the notes from the observations, and the theories, several recommendations are made to enhance the overall method of dealing with food waste at the cafés. The overview of the research findings and recommendations was presented in the conclusion. The suggestions for improved food waste prevention and reduction cover a variety of techniques, including the implementation of a system for measuring food waste and regular food plan reviews, increasing customer and employee awareness, staff training, clever reusing of food waste, and appropriate recycling. The conclusion also included remarks on the research procedure and suggestions for potential future research. By conducting a food waste monitoring audit at the Epiphany cafes, further research can be conducted utilising quantitative research. Future case studies of Epiphany cafes may benefit from other study methodologies that employ more thorough observation and data collection techniques to provide reliable and detailed data. Covid 19's effects were not taken into consideration, and they could differ according to the region and type of café business