title: Book review: The Realist Hope: a Critique of Anti-Realist Approaches in Contemporary Philosophical Theology (Heythrop Studies in Contemporary Philosophical Theology). By Christopher J. Insole

authors: Walker, Ruth

subjects: book review

abstract: The article reviews the book “Book review: The Realist Hope: a Critique of Anti-Realist Approaches in Contemporary Philosophical Theology (Heythrop Studies in Contemporary Philosophical Theology)” by Christopher J. Insole.

text: Book review: The Realist Hope: a Critique of Anti-Realist Approaches in Contemporary Philosophical Theology (Heythrop Studies in Contemporary Philosophical Theology). By Christopher J. Insole The article reviews the book “Book review: The Realist Hope: a Critique of Anti-Realist Approaches in Contemporary Philosophical Theology (Heythrop Studies in Contemporary Philosophical Theology)” by Christopher J. Insole.

year: 2009

title: Consequences of shellfish die-offs on seafloor biodiversity

authors: Crosbie, Caleb

abstract: Coastal soft sediment habitats contain highly productive benthic communities that provide numerous ecological services. Many of these functions, processes and services are underpinned by the behaviour, density and diversity of the resident macrofaunal community. Climate change has caused heat waves to become more regular and extreme, causing die-off’s of functionally important shellfish beds, potentially generating large shifts in benthic community structure and functioning. Recent studies of the New Zealand intertidal cockle (Austrovenus stutchburyi) dieoff events have focused on cockle population recovery, but there is very little understanding of how the rest of the macrofaunal community responds. To understand how the macrofaunal communities respond to cockle-die offs, a manipulative experiment was undertaken at 23 sites in four estuaries on the northeast coast of the North Island. In late summer, at each site we established a 9m2 control and 9m2 exclusion plot. One year later, we sampled all plots for macrofauna and sediment properties. Results indicate a strong relationship between treatment type and community composition, with none of the exclusion treatments returning to predisturbance community compositions. Furthermore, that recovery was largely estuary specific and community composition following disturbance was highly variable within exclusion treatments. Statistical analysis highlighted that exposure to high intensity wind-wave activity and polychaete dominance within estuaries could explain the relatively improved recovery of Ongare sites within Tauranga harbour. Additionally, there are observable variations in cockle recruitment between sites for both adults and juveniles. This experiment explores whether the removal of cockles, as key habitat forming species, selects for a different macrofaunal community type. The observed changes in community structure can be linked to shifts in ecosystem functioning in these soft sediment habitats.

text: Consequences of shellfish die-offs on seafloor biodiversity Coastal soft sediment habitats contain highly productive benthic communities that provide numerous ecological services. Many of these functions, processes and services are underpinned by the behaviour, density and diversity of the resident macrofaunal community. Climate change has caused heat waves to become more regular and extreme, causing die-off’s of functionally important shellfish beds, potentially generating large shifts in benthic community structure and functioning. Recent studies of the New Zealand intertidal cockle (Austrovenus stutchburyi) dieoff events have focused on cockle population recovery, but there is very little understanding of how the rest of the macrofaunal community responds. To understand how the macrofaunal communities respond to cockle-die offs, a manipulative experiment was undertaken at 23 sites in four estuaries on the northeast coast of the North Island. In late summer, at each site we established a 9m2 control and 9m2 exclusion plot. One year later, we sampled all plots for macrofauna and sediment properties. Results indicate a strong relationship between treatment type and community composition, with none of the exclusion treatments returning to predisturbance community compositions. Furthermore, that recovery was largely estuary specific and community composition following disturbance was highly variable within exclusion treatments. Statistical analysis highlighted that exposure to high intensity wind-wave activity and polychaete dominance within estuaries could explain the relatively improved recovery of Ongare sites within Tauranga harbour. Additionally, there are observable variations in cockle recruitment between sites for both adults and juveniles. This experiment explores whether the removal of cockles, as key habitat forming species, selects for a different macrofaunal community type. The observed changes in community structure can be linked to shifts in ecosystem functioning in these soft sediment habitats.

year: 2024

title: Māori data governance model

authors: Kukutai, Tahu

abstract: This report describes the Māori Data Governance Model that has been designed by Māori data experts for use across the Aotearoa New Zealand public service. Māori data is a taonga that requires culturally grounded models of protection and care. The Model provides guidance for the system-wide governance of Māori data, consistent with the Government’s responsibilities under te Tiriti o Waitangi. The Model is intended to assist all agencies to undertake Māori data governance in a way that is values-led, centred on Māori needs and priorities, and informed by research. This is important because existing government data processes and practices are failing to meet Māori informational needs.

The Vision, Tuia te korowai o Hine-Raraunga – Data for self-determination, enables iwi, hapū and Māori organisations, businesses and communities to pursue their own goals for cultural, social, economic and environmental wellbeing. Eight Data Pou or pillars define critical areas of data governance and specify the actions that should be undertaken to realise six desired outcomes. The Model does not cover every element of data governance; instead, it focuses on key priorities and actions, against which agencies can assess their level of data maturity. The Model explicitly recognises the need for changes to system leadership, policies and legal settings so that Māori can exercise authority over Māori data to reduce unethical data use and strengthen outcomes for individuals, whānau and communities. The report also identifies the need for strategic investment in a Mana Motuhake data system that sits outside of the public sector to ensure iwi and hapū sovereignty over iwi and hapū data.

text: Māori data governance model This report describes the Māori Data Governance Model that has been designed by Māori data experts for use across the Aotearoa New Zealand public service. Māori data is a taonga that requires culturally grounded models of protection and care. The Model provides guidance for the system-wide governance of Māori data, consistent with the Government’s responsibilities under te Tiriti o Waitangi. The Model is intended to assist all agencies to undertake Māori data governance in a way that is values-led, centred on Māori needs and priorities, and informed by research. This is important because existing government data processes and practices are failing to meet Māori informational needs.

The Vision, Tuia te korowai o Hine-Raraunga – Data for self-determination, enables iwi, hapū and Māori organisations, businesses and communities to pursue their own goals for cultural, social, economic and environmental wellbeing. Eight Data Pou or pillars define critical areas of data governance and specify the actions that should be undertaken to realise six desired outcomes. The Model does not cover every element of data governance; instead, it focuses on key priorities and actions, against which agencies can assess their level of data maturity. The Model explicitly recognises the need for changes to system leadership, policies and legal settings so that Māori can exercise authority over Māori data to reduce unethical data use and strengthen outcomes for individuals, whānau and communities. The report also identifies the need for strategic investment in a Mana Motuhake data system that sits outside of the public sector to ensure iwi and hapū sovereignty over iwi and hapū data.

year: 2023