title: Editorial

authors: Wright, Noeline

abstract: The two 2019 issues of Waikato Journal of Education contain an eclectic and international mix of articles. In the November issue, articles include augmented reality in a secondary school music class; Fijian and Nepalese explorations of teacher practices, de-privatising teacher practices, ideas about professional development, and impediments to teacher change; academics wondering about the nature of research collaborations in tension with professional responsibilities; and two articles examining aspects of early childhood

text: Editorial The two 2019 issues of Waikato Journal of Education contain an eclectic and international mix of articles. In the November issue, articles include augmented reality in a secondary school music class; Fijian and Nepalese explorations of teacher practices, de-privatising teacher practices, ideas about professional development, and impediments to teacher change; academics wondering about the nature of research collaborations in tension with professional responsibilities; and two articles examining aspects of early childhood

year: 2019

title: Investigations on the surge withstand capability of SCALED System

authors: Udas, Pranav

subjects: Surge

abstract: Simple resistor-capacitor (RC) circuit theory is extended in developing Supercapacitor Assisted (SCA) technique by placing supercapacitor (SC) in series with the useful load. Part of wasted energy in a RC loop is utilised by this useful load resulting in increased overall efficiency of the circuit. 
In Supercapacitor Assisted Light Emitting Diode (SCALED) converter, developed for a DC microgrid system, two SC banks with LEDs form the modified RC loops. A complete SCALED system prototype is in field trial at Ports of Auckland Limited (POAL).
Target of this project was to test transient surge withstand capability of SCALED system so that its vulnerability to lightning surges could be minimised. Noiseken LSS-6110 Lightning Surge Simulator (LSS) was used to generate high voltage transient surges as per IEEE C62.41 standards. Surge propagation through different parts of SCALED was studied stage by stage with PV panel providing two different paths for surge energy to travel. Tests revealed that SCALED itself is able to withstand limited transient surges due to the buffer SC bank connected across its input ports. However, some operational time delay was observed which is due to processing circuits sensitive to transients. Thesis provides an initial approach towards developing surge protected SCALED system.

text: Investigations on the surge withstand capability of SCALED System Simple resistor-capacitor (RC) circuit theory is extended in developing Supercapacitor Assisted (SCA) technique by placing supercapacitor (SC) in series with the useful load. Part of wasted energy in a RC loop is utilised by this useful load resulting in increased overall efficiency of the circuit. 
In Supercapacitor Assisted Light Emitting Diode (SCALED) converter, developed for a DC microgrid system, two SC banks with LEDs form the modified RC loops. A complete SCALED system prototype is in field trial at Ports of Auckland Limited (POAL).
Target of this project was to test transient surge withstand capability of SCALED system so that its vulnerability to lightning surges could be minimised. Noiseken LSS-6110 Lightning Surge Simulator (LSS) was used to generate high voltage transient surges as per IEEE C62.41 standards. Surge propagation through different parts of SCALED was studied stage by stage with PV panel providing two different paths for surge energy to travel. Tests revealed that SCALED itself is able to withstand limited transient surges due to the buffer SC bank connected across its input ports. However, some operational time delay was observed which is due to processing circuits sensitive to transients. Thesis provides an initial approach towards developing surge protected SCALED system.

year: 2021

title: Māori cultural concepts and service provision for homeless Māori men

authors: Ellis, Kenneth Desmond

subjects: Maori cultural concepts

abstract: Homelessness is a pressing issue for indigenous minorities such as homeless Māori men. Their circumstances are more vulnerable in ways, than other homeless groups given that their lives are impacted upon by ongoing colonisation. Homeless Māori men, like other ‘indigenous homeless groups’, often find themselves homeless because of social/cultural dislocation where, they are disconnected from their culture and closest forms of support. This study set out to explore how homeless Māori men’s circumstances could be improved through administering interventions in the form of Māori cultural concepts like: manaakitanga, wairuatanga, whanaungatanga and whānau. The overall approach used to gather the research was based on hybridisation, where several different approaches were used simultaneously to generate research data. These were participant observation: a kaupapa Māori approach, semi structured interviewing, thematic analysis and the use of a socio-historical context to underpin the entire research process. Two groups of Māori participants were interviewed for this study, one group comprising staff members, and one made of homeless Māori men. Each group had a number of unique characteristics. For example, the entire staff group comprised skilled and qualified professionals, while the men’s group was made up of individuals with severely impoverished backgrounds. The study produced several conclusive findings to show how Māori cultural concepts were used successfully as forms of social interventions. Concepts like whanaungatanga, manaakitanga, wairuatanga and whānau, were shown to produce positive social outcomes for homeless Māori men. These outcomes helped the men to stabilise their lives, as they attempted reintegration.

text: Māori cultural concepts and service provision for homeless Māori men Homelessness is a pressing issue for indigenous minorities such as homeless Māori men. Their circumstances are more vulnerable in ways, than other homeless groups given that their lives are impacted upon by ongoing colonisation. Homeless Māori men, like other ‘indigenous homeless groups’, often find themselves homeless because of social/cultural dislocation where, they are disconnected from their culture and closest forms of support. This study set out to explore how homeless Māori men’s circumstances could be improved through administering interventions in the form of Māori cultural concepts like: manaakitanga, wairuatanga, whanaungatanga and whānau. The overall approach used to gather the research was based on hybridisation, where several different approaches were used simultaneously to generate research data. These were participant observation: a kaupapa Māori approach, semi structured interviewing, thematic analysis and the use of a socio-historical context to underpin the entire research process. Two groups of Māori participants were interviewed for this study, one group comprising staff members, and one made of homeless Māori men. Each group had a number of unique characteristics. For example, the entire staff group comprised skilled and qualified professionals, while the men’s group was made up of individuals with severely impoverished backgrounds. The study produced several conclusive findings to show how Māori cultural concepts were used successfully as forms of social interventions. Concepts like whanaungatanga, manaakitanga, wairuatanga and whānau, were shown to produce positive social outcomes for homeless Māori men. These outcomes helped the men to stabilise their lives, as they attempted reintegration.

year: 2010