title: Coronal MHD transport theory and phenomenology

authors: Milano, L. J.

subjects: magnetohydrodynamics (MHD)

abstract: In the presence of a weakly inhomogeneous background, magnetohydrodynamic fluctuations are transported, reflected and at small scales, dissipated. In contrast to orderings appropriate to outer solar wind conditions, here we explore transport in a regime relevant for solar coronal heating and solar wind acceleration, in which effects of the order of the Alfvén speed are retained while disregarding the solar wind velocity. We consider the general properties of the transport equations as well as some solutions of interest.

text: Coronal MHD transport theory and phenomenology In the presence of a weakly inhomogeneous background, magnetohydrodynamic fluctuations are transported, reflected and at small scales, dissipated. In contrast to orderings appropriate to outer solar wind conditions, here we explore transport in a regime relevant for solar coronal heating and solar wind acceleration, in which effects of the order of the Alfvén speed are retained while disregarding the solar wind velocity. We consider the general properties of the transport equations as well as some solutions of interest.

year: 2003

title: Mammalian Pests in the Waikato Region

authors: Breedt, Brandon

subjects: pest

abstract: This project aimed to use camera traps to study the distribution of seven important mammalian pests across the three main vegetation types of the Waikato Region and to see if this method is a more informative alternative to other passive detection methods. For this study, the species of interest are the common brushtail possum (Trichosurus vulpecula), the European hedgehog (Erinaceus europaeus), ship rat (Rattus rattus), house mouse (Mus musculus), stoat (Mustela erminea), ferret (Mustela putorius), and weasel (Mustela nivalis).

The objectives of this study were to 1) calculate the distribution of each mammalian pest within the three main vegetation types of the Waikato Region 2) to determine site occupancy i.e. patchiness of species distribution within these habitats, and the probability of detection where they are present and 3) to evaluate whether the above parameters are influenced by the seasons and/or interactions between the species.

To meet these objectives, I measured five parameters related to site occupancy and activity levels for each species, and use the results to present an estimate of the proportion of the Waikato Region occupied by each species.

These analyses suggest that suggest that species distributions are very much dependent on habitat, but a large portion of all species was accounted for by pastoral areas. Even when species are not particularly abundant on pasture, it makes up more than half of the Waikato, and as such is potentially a source for reinvasions of controlled areas when not cleared in concert with the surrounding areas.

text: Mammalian Pests in the Waikato Region This project aimed to use camera traps to study the distribution of seven important mammalian pests across the three main vegetation types of the Waikato Region and to see if this method is a more informative alternative to other passive detection methods. For this study, the species of interest are the common brushtail possum (Trichosurus vulpecula), the European hedgehog (Erinaceus europaeus), ship rat (Rattus rattus), house mouse (Mus musculus), stoat (Mustela erminea), ferret (Mustela putorius), and weasel (Mustela nivalis).

The objectives of this study were to 1) calculate the distribution of each mammalian pest within the three main vegetation types of the Waikato Region 2) to determine site occupancy i.e. patchiness of species distribution within these habitats, and the probability of detection where they are present and 3) to evaluate whether the above parameters are influenced by the seasons and/or interactions between the species.

To meet these objectives, I measured five parameters related to site occupancy and activity levels for each species, and use the results to present an estimate of the proportion of the Waikato Region occupied by each species.

These analyses suggest that suggest that species distributions are very much dependent on habitat, but a large portion of all species was accounted for by pastoral areas. Even when species are not particularly abundant on pasture, it makes up more than half of the Waikato, and as such is potentially a source for reinvasions of controlled areas when not cleared in concert with the surrounding areas.

year: 2017

title: Māori engagement with early childhood education in a low-socioeconomic area

authors: Nuri, Sinead

subjects: early childhood education

abstract: The early childhood education (ECE) options available to parents in New Zealand are many and varied. As a country New Zealand values ECE and has a high rate of engagement. However, despite a number of government initiatives targeting Māori and those from lower socio-economic areas Māori engagement remains low. This is widely acknowledged and the challenge is to not only find the reasons why but to also be responsive to the causes for low engagement.

Early learning services in New Zealand follow a curriculum that considers an holistic approach with the child at the centre of the learning. That curriculum is Te Whāriki: He whāriki mātauranga mō ngā mokopuna o Aotearoa. The curriculum recognises the potential of children and the importance of belonging in developing the whole child. 

ECE in New Zealand is important for children who are aged zero to five. It is during these early years that children will begin to develop an understanding of the world around them. The environment that children live in is important to their development and it is generally considered that those from low socio-economic areas are less likely to succeed than those from higher socio-economic areas.

This thesis investigated Māori engagement in ECE from one low socio-economic area in New Zealand using an overarching Kaupapa Māori methodology. Semi-structured interviews were held with five participants from the low socio-economic area using a case study research design. My analysis found that there were many reasons behind the parents' decisions to send their children to ECE or not. It can be concluded that Māori engagement with ECE is dependent upon parents’ early life experiences and their cultural values.

text: Māori engagement with early childhood education in a low-socioeconomic area The early childhood education (ECE) options available to parents in New Zealand are many and varied. As a country New Zealand values ECE and has a high rate of engagement. However, despite a number of government initiatives targeting Māori and those from lower socio-economic areas Māori engagement remains low. This is widely acknowledged and the challenge is to not only find the reasons why but to also be responsive to the causes for low engagement.

Early learning services in New Zealand follow a curriculum that considers an holistic approach with the child at the centre of the learning. That curriculum is Te Whāriki: He whāriki mātauranga mō ngā mokopuna o Aotearoa. The curriculum recognises the potential of children and the importance of belonging in developing the whole child. 

ECE in New Zealand is important for children who are aged zero to five. It is during these early years that children will begin to develop an understanding of the world around them. The environment that children live in is important to their development and it is generally considered that those from low socio-economic areas are less likely to succeed than those from higher socio-economic areas.

This thesis investigated Māori engagement in ECE from one low socio-economic area in New Zealand using an overarching Kaupapa Māori methodology. Semi-structured interviews were held with five participants from the low socio-economic area using a case study research design. My analysis found that there were many reasons behind the parents' decisions to send their children to ECE or not. It can be concluded that Māori engagement with ECE is dependent upon parents’ early life experiences and their cultural values.

year: 2024