title: Mixed basis matrix elements for the subgroup reductions of SO(2,1)

authors: Kalnins, Ernie G.

subjects: Mathematics

abstract: By using the irreducible decomposition on the two-dimensional light cone, the mixed basis matrix elements for the three subgroup reductions of SO(2,1) are calculated. These matrix elements are calculated for the principal series only and can be expressed in terms of well-known special functions. As a consequence of appearing in this context, some new properties of these special functions are given.

text: Mixed basis matrix elements for the subgroup reductions of SO(2,1) By using the irreducible decomposition on the two-dimensional light cone, the mixed basis matrix elements for the three subgroup reductions of SO(2,1) are calculated. These matrix elements are calculated for the principal series only and can be expressed in terms of well-known special functions. As a consequence of appearing in this context, some new properties of these special functions are given.

year: 1973-05

title: Share an idea: AI-augmented urban narrative

authors: Dyer, Mark

subjects: computer science

abstract: Many lessons were learnt from Christchurch City Council's attempt to empower local citizens to co-design the redevelopment of the city centre following the devastating events of a series of major earthquakes between 2011 and 2012. Running against the grain of national politics, the grassroots public consultation exercise was largely over-ridden by the central government's decision to hand over final responsibility for rebuilding of the city to the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority (CERA). Predictably, the centrally administered bureaucratic process attracted considerable criticism with studies indicating that CERA was ill-equipped and unwilling to engage effectively with the public, which resulted in predictably poor public perceptions. The outcome pointed towards the need for greater clarity about the willingness or otherwise of public agencies or government to share decision making before public engagement to avoid disappointment and disillusionment. Without which, the perception of power-sharing becomes an illusion that can quickly turn into public dissatisfaction with public authorities. Furthermore, the problem arose in part due to a focus on solutions rather than prioritising user needs underpinned by shared culture values. To overcome future political impasses between local and national government agencies, an alternative method of collecting and analysing data from public consultation is proposed using AI where large volumes of public data can be readily processed to communicate shared narratives about shared values for future public works such as the rebuild of Christchurch.

text: Share an idea: AI-augmented urban narrative Many lessons were learnt from Christchurch City Council's attempt to empower local citizens to co-design the redevelopment of the city centre following the devastating events of a series of major earthquakes between 2011 and 2012. Running against the grain of national politics, the grassroots public consultation exercise was largely over-ridden by the central government's decision to hand over final responsibility for rebuilding of the city to the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority (CERA). Predictably, the centrally administered bureaucratic process attracted considerable criticism with studies indicating that CERA was ill-equipped and unwilling to engage effectively with the public, which resulted in predictably poor public perceptions. The outcome pointed towards the need for greater clarity about the willingness or otherwise of public agencies or government to share decision making before public engagement to avoid disappointment and disillusionment. Without which, the perception of power-sharing becomes an illusion that can quickly turn into public dissatisfaction with public authorities. Furthermore, the problem arose in part due to a focus on solutions rather than prioritising user needs underpinned by shared culture values. To overcome future political impasses between local and national government agencies, an alternative method of collecting and analysing data from public consultation is proposed using AI where large volumes of public data can be readily processed to communicate shared narratives about shared values for future public works such as the rebuild of Christchurch.

year: 2024

title: Keepa Te Wharau: a Ngati Rahiri rangatira

authors: Hart, Philip

abstract: Keepa Te Wharau’s whakapapa linked him, unusually, to both Ngati Maru and Ngati Haua. Through these connections he was associated with the Te Aroha district from an early age, visiting it on several occasions and even cultivating there, briefly. When the block was before the land court he gave evidence – though his evidence in a later succession case was clearly wrong, deliberately so. Having interests in several blocks of land, he falsely claimed not to have received money for the Aroha Block, using the excuse of drunkenness, for which he was before the court on several occasions. He would sell land, as would his children, to meet living expenses. He invested in two goldfields, Thames and Te Aroha, very modestly. A leading rangatira, he was notable for his loyalty to the Crown.

text: Keepa Te Wharau: a Ngati Rahiri rangatira Keepa Te Wharau’s whakapapa linked him, unusually, to both Ngati Maru and Ngati Haua. Through these connections he was associated with the Te Aroha district from an early age, visiting it on several occasions and even cultivating there, briefly. When the block was before the land court he gave evidence – though his evidence in a later succession case was clearly wrong, deliberately so. Having interests in several blocks of land, he falsely claimed not to have received money for the Aroha Block, using the excuse of drunkenness, for which he was before the court on several occasions. He would sell land, as would his children, to meet living expenses. He invested in two goldfields, Thames and Te Aroha, very modestly. A leading rangatira, he was notable for his loyalty to the Crown.

year: 2016