title: “Why do teachers keep using American films when ours are so good?” The use of New Zealand screen content in New Zealand schools (Commissioned by New Zealand On Air)

authors: Lealand, Geoff

abstract: The purpose of this research is to investigate and report on the use of New Zealand screen content (feature film, short film, television programmes, documentaries, touch-screen apps, online resource portals and other forms of newer media content) in New Zealand formal schooling. The focus is on primary and intermediate schooling and secondary schooling to Year 13, with a particular emphasis on the four key subject areas of English, Media Studies, History and Social Studies in respect of secondary schools

text: “Why do teachers keep using American films when ours are so good?” The use of New Zealand screen content in New Zealand schools (Commissioned by New Zealand On Air) The purpose of this research is to investigate and report on the use of New Zealand screen content (feature film, short film, television programmes, documentaries, touch-screen apps, online resource portals and other forms of newer media content) in New Zealand formal schooling. The focus is on primary and intermediate schooling and secondary schooling to Year 13, with a particular emphasis on the four key subject areas of English, Media Studies, History and Social Studies in respect of secondary schools

year: 2016

title: The effect of eccentric cycle training on physiological and performance parameters in cycling.

authors: Dillon, Piers, Callum

abstract: Prior research has demonstrated the benefits of 3 to 8 weeks of eccentric cycle  training in athletes, the elderly, and in suffers of various pathophysiological conditions. Eccentric cycling requires participants to absorb force generated by an electric motor that drives a traditional cycle crank in a reverse fashion. Relative to traditional concentric cycle training, eccentric cycling is lower in metabolic cost and facilitates greater force production through multi-joint leg actions.  
Chapter 2 reports on an investigation that utilises an eccentric cycling ergometer to evaluate and observe the influence of eccentric cycle training on a range of key performance parameters, and physiological measures on a well-trained cycling population. Specifically, in this novel study we assessed the physiological performance measures of leg spring stiﬀness, 4 s mean maximal sprint power, 4-km time-trial performance, and economy prior to, during, and following periodised eccentric cycle training. The investigation recruited eight healthy well-trained male participants (mean ± SD; age: 33 ± 12 yr; mass: 80 ± 11 kg; VO₂peak: 64 ± 8 ml.kg⁻¹.min⁻¹) to take part in a 6 week, 12 session eccentric cycling study. Utilising a commercially available eccentric ergometer (Cyclus2, Leipzig, Germany), the participants replaced two hours of their weekly cycle training, with eccentric cycling. Initial training loads were prescribed based on 25% of participant 4 s mean maximal sprint power (MM4SP). Stepwise increases of training load occurred every 3ʳᵈ training session. Assessments of submaximal hopping to evaluate leg spring stiﬀness, 4 s mean maximal sprint power and 4-km time-trial performance were conducted, prior-to, during the 3ʳᵈ week (Mid), and 1 and 4 weeks following the eccentric cycling intervention. Over a 6 week period, this stepwise approach led to an increase in workload from 25% to 50% of participant MM4SP. Overall participants achieved 97 ± 4% of their individual prescribed training load during the 6 week eccentric cycling training intervention.  
Relative to baseline measures, muscle stiffness effects were very likely positive (35.8 ± 30.4%) at week 3 (Mid), and at 1 week post (57.7 ± 22.3 and 46.6 ± 26.0%) week 4 post intervention. Effects for 4 s mean maximal sprint power were likely beneficial at 60 rpm at week 11 relative to both baseline, and week 7. Similarly, likely beneficial effects were reported at 120 (week 7 – pre), and 135 rpm (week 11 – pre). 4-km time-trial performance, at Mid (mean ± SD %: 0.2 ± 2.8%), and 1 week (0.7 ± 2.3%) post-training produced unclear alterations, while likely beneficial improvements were seen at week 4 (2.3 ± 3.6%) post-training. The findings of the current study suggest that 12 sessions of eccentric training over a 6 week period improved 4-km time-trial performance, and muscle stiffness within a well-trained population. Outcomes for the remaining endurance and sprint performance related measures however predominantly resulted as unaltered or unclear over the participant population

text: The effect of eccentric cycle training on physiological and performance parameters in cycling. Prior research has demonstrated the benefits of 3 to 8 weeks of eccentric cycle  training in athletes, the elderly, and in suffers of various pathophysiological conditions. Eccentric cycling requires participants to absorb force generated by an electric motor that drives a traditional cycle crank in a reverse fashion. Relative to traditional concentric cycle training, eccentric cycling is lower in metabolic cost and facilitates greater force production through multi-joint leg actions.  
Chapter 2 reports on an investigation that utilises an eccentric cycling ergometer to evaluate and observe the influence of eccentric cycle training on a range of key performance parameters, and physiological measures on a well-trained cycling population. Specifically, in this novel study we assessed the physiological performance measures of leg spring stiﬀness, 4 s mean maximal sprint power, 4-km time-trial performance, and economy prior to, during, and following periodised eccentric cycle training. The investigation recruited eight healthy well-trained male participants (mean ± SD; age: 33 ± 12 yr; mass: 80 ± 11 kg; VO₂peak: 64 ± 8 ml.kg⁻¹.min⁻¹) to take part in a 6 week, 12 session eccentric cycling study. Utilising a commercially available eccentric ergometer (Cyclus2, Leipzig, Germany), the participants replaced two hours of their weekly cycle training, with eccentric cycling. Initial training loads were prescribed based on 25% of participant 4 s mean maximal sprint power (MM4SP). Stepwise increases of training load occurred every 3ʳᵈ training session. Assessments of submaximal hopping to evaluate leg spring stiﬀness, 4 s mean maximal sprint power and 4-km time-trial performance were conducted, prior-to, during the 3ʳᵈ week (Mid), and 1 and 4 weeks following the eccentric cycling intervention. Over a 6 week period, this stepwise approach led to an increase in workload from 25% to 50% of participant MM4SP. Overall participants achieved 97 ± 4% of their individual prescribed training load during the 6 week eccentric cycling training intervention.  
Relative to baseline measures, muscle stiffness effects were very likely positive (35.8 ± 30.4%) at week 3 (Mid), and at 1 week post (57.7 ± 22.3 and 46.6 ± 26.0%) week 4 post intervention. Effects for 4 s mean maximal sprint power were likely beneficial at 60 rpm at week 11 relative to both baseline, and week 7. Similarly, likely beneficial effects were reported at 120 (week 7 – pre), and 135 rpm (week 11 – pre). 4-km time-trial performance, at Mid (mean ± SD %: 0.2 ± 2.8%), and 1 week (0.7 ± 2.3%) post-training produced unclear alterations, while likely beneficial improvements were seen at week 4 (2.3 ± 3.6%) post-training. The findings of the current study suggest that 12 sessions of eccentric training over a 6 week period improved 4-km time-trial performance, and muscle stiffness within a well-trained population. Outcomes for the remaining endurance and sprint performance related measures however predominantly resulted as unaltered or unclear over the participant population

year: 2018

title: Te Nahi o Te Taniwha: Teeth of the Taniwha

authors: Rout, Matthew

abstract: This report outlines the scope of the project He oranga whānau: mahi ngātahi Whānau livelihoods within the context of work and Māori economies of wellbeing, which has been funded by Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga—the New Zealand Māori Centre of Research Excellence. Its purpose is to set the direction and design for the research project. To say the creation of such economies will be a complex task is an understatement. Three factors make this task a ‘wicked problem’.

text: Te Nahi o Te Taniwha: Teeth of the Taniwha This report outlines the scope of the project He oranga whānau: mahi ngātahi Whānau livelihoods within the context of work and Māori economies of wellbeing, which has been funded by Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga—the New Zealand Māori Centre of Research Excellence. Its purpose is to set the direction and design for the research project. To say the creation of such economies will be a complex task is an understatement. Three factors make this task a ‘wicked problem’.

year: 2022