title: Establishment of a dredged material disposal site in the exclusive economic zone: New Zealand

authors: Flaim, Bryna K.

subjects: disposal site establishment

abstract: Disposal options for muddy dredged material, especially if lightly contaminated, is an issue facing many countries, particularly if environmental protection and adherence to the Protocols of the London Dumping Convention is a regulatory requirement. For the case of the oceanic islands of New Zealand, disposal of muddy dredged material has become an issue for the prime city of Auckland. Accordingly, it has been necessary to investigate a suitable marine disposal site outside of the territorial seas in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ). Ideal properties for such a disposal site include a near flat surface on the continental shelf, with sediments of similar textural characteristics to the material being disposed, a site of non-critical benthic ecology, water depths sufficient to enable the disposal site to be monitored (as required under the London Dumping Convention), a site experiencing low shelf currents, not affected by significant wave agitation, and a site not of cultural significance. The approach for site establishment and gaining consent for disposal activities is reviewed. Preliminary investigations supporting a proposed site on the continental shelf in the EEZ are presented.

text: Establishment of a dredged material disposal site in the exclusive economic zone: New Zealand Disposal options for muddy dredged material, especially if lightly contaminated, is an issue facing many countries, particularly if environmental protection and adherence to the Protocols of the London Dumping Convention is a regulatory requirement. For the case of the oceanic islands of New Zealand, disposal of muddy dredged material has become an issue for the prime city of Auckland. Accordingly, it has been necessary to investigate a suitable marine disposal site outside of the territorial seas in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ). Ideal properties for such a disposal site include a near flat surface on the continental shelf, with sediments of similar textural characteristics to the material being disposed, a site of non-critical benthic ecology, water depths sufficient to enable the disposal site to be monitored (as required under the London Dumping Convention), a site experiencing low shelf currents, not affected by significant wave agitation, and a site not of cultural significance. The approach for site establishment and gaining consent for disposal activities is reviewed. Preliminary investigations supporting a proposed site on the continental shelf in the EEZ are presented.

year: 2010

title: The Auditor’s Dilemma: An economic perspective on an old problem

authors: Van Peursem, Karen A.

subjects: accounting

abstract: This paper analysis the pressures that come to bear on the financial auditor of corporate accounts. It is argued that the integrity and independence of the auditor is a portion of the service quality which they bring to the exercise of providing an audit opinion. An economic model is then brought into play in order to illustrate how meeting public expectations, meeting the competitive environment, pleasing the client-company and fulfilling the appearance of independence with practice create pressures on the auditor to produce an ‘opinion’ that is less than independently-informed. The paper concludes with recommendations that may provide greater incentives for the auditor to conduct an ethical audit.

text: The Auditor’s Dilemma: An economic perspective on an old problem This paper analysis the pressures that come to bear on the financial auditor of corporate accounts. It is argued that the integrity and independence of the auditor is a portion of the service quality which they bring to the exercise of providing an audit opinion. An economic model is then brought into play in order to illustrate how meeting public expectations, meeting the competitive environment, pleasing the client-company and fulfilling the appearance of independence with practice create pressures on the auditor to produce an ‘opinion’ that is less than independently-informed. The paper concludes with recommendations that may provide greater incentives for the auditor to conduct an ethical audit.

year: 2005-12

title: Mahi whakatieke: Increasing exercise compliance with Māori students

authors: Butterworth, Matthew

subjects: Maori

abstract: The aim of the study was to implement
an intervention package based on Shelton
and Levy’s propositions with Māori
students to increase their compliance to an
exercise programme that used walking.
Three out of four participants walked more
regularly when the intervention package
was implemented, compared to previous
stages of the research. Only two
participants continued to walk for exercise
regularly in Follow Up. This was
consistent with previous exercise literature that has found that
only 50% of people will still be exercising
3-6 months after starting. However, all
participants reported that they had
incorporated more regular physical activity
into their lifestyles Post Follow Up.
These findings indicate that this
multifaceted approach to increasing
exercise compliance holds promise in terms
of making changes to achieve a more active
lifestyle that will last in the long term.

text: Mahi whakatieke: Increasing exercise compliance with Māori students The aim of the study was to implement
an intervention package based on Shelton
and Levy’s propositions with Māori
students to increase their compliance to an
exercise programme that used walking.
Three out of four participants walked more
regularly when the intervention package
was implemented, compared to previous
stages of the research. Only two
participants continued to walk for exercise
regularly in Follow Up. This was
consistent with previous exercise literature that has found that
only 50% of people will still be exercising
3-6 months after starting. However, all
participants reported that they had
incorporated more regular physical activity
into their lifestyles Post Follow Up.
These findings indicate that this
multifaceted approach to increasing
exercise compliance holds promise in terms
of making changes to achieve a more active
lifestyle that will last in the long term.

year: 2003