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Major factors responsible for occupancy
Get PDFThe aim of this research is to analyse demand and supply factors for pricing strategy, branding strategies, and social media channels. Mixed methods are used for research purposes. Interviews of the manager and other staff members are taken. Results of research show that competition affects pricing in the motel industry, major events and festivals affect occupancy because of demand and supply factors, corporate guests are major occupants on weekdays, and booking sites are a main source of branding and social media in the motel industry. Recommendations for the motel are that they should list and evaluate the prices of five of their closest competitors, and forecast and make a booking plan according to major festivals and events in Hamilton. The organisation should post themselves more aggressively on various booking sites and have lucrative deals for corporate guests. The organisation should have special packages for WINZ guests and should use SEO, Instagram and Pinterest as social media
The effects of morning preconditioning protocols on testosterone, cortisol and afternoon sprint cycling performance [conference presentation]
Get PDFOpportunities exist for athletes to undertake morning exercise protocols in an attempt to potentate afternoon performance. Four sub elite track sprint cyclists completed a morning cycling (Cyc) or weights-based protocol (WP) prior to an afternoon cycling time trial (500m) in a repeated measures, counterbalance crossover design. Measured variables included heart rate, blood lactate, cycling peak power, salivary testosterone (T) and cortisol levels along with time trial performance. Standardised differences in means via magnitude-based inferences were calculated using paired samples T-tests in SPSS version 24 with statistical significance set at p < 0.05. The WP produced significantly faster times in the final 250m in comparison to CycP. The anticipated circadian decline of T was observed after the CycP but was however mitigated following the WP. While slight decreases in 500m times were experienced during the WP, they were not significant and were considered within the normal variations experienced between performances by elite athletes. The effect of the WP on the circadian rhythm of T could be linked to a greater recruitment of muscle fibres. Results suggest a morning resistance protocol can positively affect testosterone levels for afternoon performance. Possible gender and individual responses from conducting a W over Cyc protocol were observed and require further investigation
Sustainability and corporate governance
No full textSustainability has been resonating within the business community and the academia. Indeed, sustainability has moved from being an ideology to a technique that guarantees business profitability. As corporate social responsibility (CSR) is expanding its frontiers to respond to continued agitation for business to treat the planet and its people with respect, sustainability is no longer optional. This research paper aims to demonstrate the curiosity of the author to develop a project in the area of sustainability and corporate governance; in particular, the correlation between sustainability and corporate governance, with the main objective of embarking on a comparative study of the sustainability approach of two companies from two continents. For this work, the author has in mind to evaluate the sustainability approaches of these companies in their supply chain management. Unlike the conventional approach, an intercontinental perspective on sustainability is rare. Therefore, the primary focus of the research will be to investigate the sustainability practices in the supply chain management of two indigenous companies (Gallagher and Dangote) from two continents. The research will adopt a qualitative method for collecting data and other relevant materials from involved parties and triangulation will be used for the analysis. This investigation could potentially identify similarities and difference in approach to sustainability, which could improve best practices for both companies. The report will highlight areas of advantage for both parties in line with current demand for business to be part of the solution to the problems surrounding people, planet, and profits. The work will conclude with a benchmark document for sustainabilit
Common divisor
No full textA collaboration with Dan Inglis.
The meditative work examines concepts of community, individuality in community, and the fallibility of communication.
The concept of the gaze is explored as the photographed subjects look from the frame – by belonging to a community an individual is both subject and object.
The disconcerting disconnect between audio and video alludes to a fundamental inability of individuals to truly understand and be understood by others
Prototypical
No full textwork that explores the role of multidisciplinary, collaborative prototypes within a fine art context. A contribution within the exhibition 'Indelible' -
Wintec School of Media Arts lecturers and their counterparts, artists from Xi’an Art Museum in Xi’an, mainland China, have built close artistic relationships. This exhibition is a result of their long-distance communications. Here their works converse with the audience and with each other. Throughout the course of the exhibition, it is hoped that they will build a new international community within their show and with you
Choral performance of "Wild Daisies' program with the North Shore Camerata Chamber Choir, directed by Jenny Firth Sat.
No full textPerforming as a member of the Camerata Chamber Choir provided excellent opportunities for the in-depth exploration of the composition and orchestration techniques employed by several significant New Zealand composers of choral music: John Wells, David Childs, Felicia Edgecombe, Chris Artley, Cecily Sheehy, Ken Leech and William Green
An appreciative inquiry to midwifery education in Aotearoa
Get PDFBackground: Education is a transformative process, that promotes both self and professional development, and has rewards and challenges (Griffiths, 2012). For women, choosing a career pathway that gives meaning and purpose is an integral element of their decision making (Elley-Brown, 2015). The themes from our literature review identify midwifery educators as helping to sustain the profession by inspiring others, and promoting self and professional development through higher education. The role of the educator is identified as highly relational and often assumes an advisory and mentoring role (Elly-Brown, 2015). Midwifery educators promote growth and development of the profession (Albarran & Rosser, 2014). When considering recruitment of students into midwifery as a profession and midwives into education, it was clear that this is strongly linked to internal drivers; these include the feeling of making a difference, inspiring educational role models, having particular attributes, and encouragement from others (Albarran, & Rosser, 2014; Crowther, Hunter, McAra-Couper, Warren, Gilkison, Hunter, Fielder, & Kirkam, 2016; Doherty, M, 2010; Elley-Brown, 2015; Gilkison, Pairman, McAra-Couper, Kensington, & James, 2016; Gui, Barriball, & While, 2009). The credibility and impact of midwifery teachers was explored by Fraser, Avis & Mallik (2013) who found that teachers were valued for their unique and crucial role in the support of student’s application of knowledge into practice. Briscoe & Clarke, (2018) also commented that midwifery education needs to be dynamic and responsive to societal changes, showing authenticity within a curriculum that is evidence-based and supports students to reach their full potential as a health professional. Reciprocity of relationship between women and midwives, midwifery colleagues, students and teachers are also valued (Crowther, Hunter, McAra-Couper, Warren, Gilkison, Hunter, Feilder, Kirkham, 2016).
He aha te mea nui? He tāngata, He tāngata, He tāngata!
What is the greatest thing? It is people, it is people, it is people
Life around and beyond study: Chinese students’ voices on their experience in New Zealand
Get PDFStudent satisfaction plays a crucial role in the education and experience of international students and in ensuring a thriving export education industry. While research in this area has been growing over the last thirty years in general, few studies have specifically explored Chinese students’ experience in New Zealand, and fewer have included their life beyond academic study. This presentation reports part of a wider study investigating international students’ satisfiers and dissatisfiers regarding New Zealand vocational education and focuses on voices of the Chinese group only.
The study explored the experiences of international students in tertiary vocational training in NZ. It adopted an interpretative paradigm and collected data through a narrative frame and a semi-structured interview. Data reported in this presentation derived from 55 participants who clearly stated their Chinese identity in the narrative frames and eighteen of these who agreed to the subsequent interviews, areas of their study ranging from language courses at various levels to mainstream programmes.
The data reveals a diversity of contributors towards students’ satisfying/dissatisfying experiences, involving professionalism and personal attributes of the teaching staff within and outside the classroom, availability and quality of facilities and supporting services across the institution, and various personal interactions in the wider social-cultural New Zealand community. The presentation will conclude with practical implications for international students’ teaching and supporting staff and administrators of international education providers and public services, aiming for positive changes in the mutual interests of Chinese students and New Zealand international education market
Thermal processing in powder metallurgy. Metal injection moulding and binder jetted metal 3D printing.
Get PDFThe powder metallurgy (PM) industry is based on the efficient use of material in powder form to produce products. The main process method is press and sinter, the powders are pressed into simple shapes before being heated to just below melting temperature to allow the powders to fuse together (sinter) and form a solid part. This is the process used to make cutting tool inserts and form the ceramic insulator of spark plugs.
Two PM processes being used to produce products with far greater shape complexity are metal injection moulding (MIM) and binder jetted metal 3D printing. MIM uses injection moulding machinery from the plastics industry to mould the powder into shape, from here the powder form is sintered in a furnace to form the solid part. Binder jetting uses the 3D printing process to binder powders together and build the powder shape, the shape is then sintered in a furnace to form the finished part