title: Using choice experiments to explore the spatial distribution of willingness to pay for rural landscape improvements

authors: Campbell, Danny

subjects: landscape valuation

abstract: We report findings from a choice experiment survey designed to estimate the economic benefits from policy measures which improve the rural landscape under an agri-environment scheme in the Republic of Ireland. Using a panel mixed logit specification to account for unobserved taste heterogeneity we derive individual- specific willingness to pay estimates for each respondent in the sample. We subsequently investigate the existence of spatial dependence of these estimates. Results suggest the existence of positive spatial autocorrelation for all rural landscape attributes. As a means of benefit transfer, kriging methods are employed to interpolate willingness to pay estimates across the whole of the Republic of Ireland. The kriged WTP surfaces confirm the existence of spatial dependence and illustrate the implied spatial variation and regional disparities in WTP for all the rural landscape improvements.

text: Using choice experiments to explore the spatial distribution of willingness to pay for rural landscape improvements We report findings from a choice experiment survey designed to estimate the economic benefits from policy measures which improve the rural landscape under an agri-environment scheme in the Republic of Ireland. Using a panel mixed logit specification to account for unobserved taste heterogeneity we derive individual- specific willingness to pay estimates for each respondent in the sample. We subsequently investigate the existence of spatial dependence of these estimates. Results suggest the existence of positive spatial autocorrelation for all rural landscape attributes. As a means of benefit transfer, kriging methods are employed to interpolate willingness to pay estimates across the whole of the Republic of Ireland. The kriged WTP surfaces confirm the existence of spatial dependence and illustrate the implied spatial variation and regional disparities in WTP for all the rural landscape improvements.

year: 2007-03

title: Shifting tides: New Zealand Surf Festival survey summary

authors: lisahunter

abstract: This report provides a summary of data collected at the New Zealand Home Loans Surf Festival that took place from 18 April to 4 May 2014 in Taranaki, Aotearoa/New Zealand. New events were injected into previous program line-ups (eg Women’s and Men’s Pro Juniors) and the previous Association of Surfing Professional’s (ASP) event, the World Championship Tour (WCT), was replaced with the World Qualifying Series (WQS).

text: Shifting tides: New Zealand Surf Festival survey summary This report provides a summary of data collected at the New Zealand Home Loans Surf Festival that took place from 18 April to 4 May 2014 in Taranaki, Aotearoa/New Zealand. New events were injected into previous program line-ups (eg Women’s and Men’s Pro Juniors) and the previous Association of Surfing Professional’s (ASP) event, the World Championship Tour (WCT), was replaced with the World Qualifying Series (WQS).

year: 2014

title: Kia rehe te matau, kia rehe te maui

authors: Winiata, Te Whatanui Huia

subjects: Taiaha, Maori business, maori development

abstract: The theory of applying successful military strategy to the world of business is not a new concept.  The connection between these two environments has often been explored, and works by Sun Tzu and others promote the connection between the battlefield and the boardroom.  The cut and thrust of the business realm is often likened to combat, and the guiding principles and beliefs that influence Generals and Field Commanders are in many ways identical to those of executives and Chief Executive Officers.

This thesis is interested in exploring the interconnectedness between battle and business from a Māori perspective.  In particular, this study explores the link between the Māori weapon known as the taiaha, and Māori business, in the belief that the lessons learnt from the various taiaha schools can be transferred to Māori business.  Likewise, the beliefs, principles and philosophies that are instilled within warriors while training with the taiaha have a valid place within Māori business, and when applied to the Māori business arena, have beneficial outcomes for those involved.

This study highlights fundamental taiaha principles that are applicable to the Māori business world.  These beliefs have been identified by a number of taiaha experts as well as successful Māori business operators.  The long term purpose of this thesis is to support Māori entering into business, by highlighting traditional values that are taught through the medium of taiaha, and showing how they can be applied to business.

text: Kia rehe te matau, kia rehe te maui The theory of applying successful military strategy to the world of business is not a new concept.  The connection between these two environments has often been explored, and works by Sun Tzu and others promote the connection between the battlefield and the boardroom.  The cut and thrust of the business realm is often likened to combat, and the guiding principles and beliefs that influence Generals and Field Commanders are in many ways identical to those of executives and Chief Executive Officers.

This thesis is interested in exploring the interconnectedness between battle and business from a Māori perspective.  In particular, this study explores the link between the Māori weapon known as the taiaha, and Māori business, in the belief that the lessons learnt from the various taiaha schools can be transferred to Māori business.  Likewise, the beliefs, principles and philosophies that are instilled within warriors while training with the taiaha have a valid place within Māori business, and when applied to the Māori business arena, have beneficial outcomes for those involved.

This study highlights fundamental taiaha principles that are applicable to the Māori business world.  These beliefs have been identified by a number of taiaha experts as well as successful Māori business operators.  The long term purpose of this thesis is to support Māori entering into business, by highlighting traditional values that are taught through the medium of taiaha, and showing how they can be applied to business.

year: 2013