title: The Influence of flood protection on perception of flood hazard and choice of adjustment by residents of Otorohanga Borough, New Zealand

authors: Munro, Alistair John

abstract: Man and the results of his work are distributed according to the decisions he makes. In endeavouring to interpret and explain the spatial distribution of any particular phenomena reflecting man's actions over a part of the earth's surface, the geographer should, of necessity, take account of human behaviour and, in particular, individual decision making. This may not be an easy task since decision making is a complex process involving many variables. Nevertheless, geographers are devoting increasing attention to behavioural variables in their analyses of the man-land relationship. To this end the theme of environmental perception is a significant one in geographic research since it is concerned with analysing human behaviour in terms of men's reaction to his environment. 
This study embraces the theme of environmental perception. Its particular concern is with man's view or awareness of flood hazard, and his attitude towards the adoption of measures for reducing flood damage. A single urban community with a  history of flooding was chosen in order to examine the behaviour of residential managers (i. e. householders) towards flooding. In the chosen study area, Otorohanga, an evaluation of flood hazard perception by individual managers was made and their adjustments to this hazard analysed.

text: The Influence of flood protection on perception of flood hazard and choice of adjustment by residents of Otorohanga Borough, New Zealand Man and the results of his work are distributed according to the decisions he makes. In endeavouring to interpret and explain the spatial distribution of any particular phenomena reflecting man's actions over a part of the earth's surface, the geographer should, of necessity, take account of human behaviour and, in particular, individual decision making. This may not be an easy task since decision making is a complex process involving many variables. Nevertheless, geographers are devoting increasing attention to behavioural variables in their analyses of the man-land relationship. To this end the theme of environmental perception is a significant one in geographic research since it is concerned with analysing human behaviour in terms of men's reaction to his environment. 
This study embraces the theme of environmental perception. Its particular concern is with man's view or awareness of flood hazard, and his attitude towards the adoption of measures for reducing flood damage. A single urban community with a  history of flooding was chosen in order to examine the behaviour of residential managers (i. e. householders) towards flooding. In the chosen study area, Otorohanga, an evaluation of flood hazard perception by individual managers was made and their adjustments to this hazard analysed.

year: 1971

title: Characterizations of Pacific Island people in the New Zealand press

authors: Loto, Robert

subjects: Pacific Islanders

abstract: Researchers have documented how ethnic minorities are often disadvantaged in mainstream media coverage, which function to silence minority voices and to privilege majority voices. Such representational practices have very real implications for the position of ethnic minorities in society, and their associated rights and life chances. Portrayals of Pacific Islanders in newspapers reflect processes whereby media monitor marginalized groups and give prominence to negative attributes. This paper documents both promising and negative trends in print news portrayals of Pacific peoples and provides a basis for us to open a dialogue with Pacific media activists.

text: Characterizations of Pacific Island people in the New Zealand press Researchers have documented how ethnic minorities are often disadvantaged in mainstream media coverage, which function to silence minority voices and to privilege majority voices. Such representational practices have very real implications for the position of ethnic minorities in society, and their associated rights and life chances. Portrayals of Pacific Islanders in newspapers reflect processes whereby media monitor marginalized groups and give prominence to negative attributes. This paper documents both promising and negative trends in print news portrayals of Pacific peoples and provides a basis for us to open a dialogue with Pacific media activists.

year: 2005

title: Breaking the Barrier: Maori religious and spiritual entanglements at Aotea

authors: Klink, Kelly Moanna

subjects: Ngati Rehua

abstract: In 1889, Ngāti Rehua converted en masse to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (LDS). This surprising conversion is remarkable for various reasons.  Māori across the country had not only converted to Christianity several decades earlier but by the late nineteenth century had already established their own religious denominations that renegotiated Judeao Christian teachings in new ways.  The proximity of Aotea to the Bay of Islands and their own converted kin on the mainland made this very late conversion all the more remarkable. This was the first time that any Christian organisation found any meaningful success with native peoples on the island, despite the widespread impact of Anglican, Catholic, Wesleyan, and Presbyterian missionaries throughout the region. With so many converted iwi at their doorstep, and the widespread influence of early missionaries and Māori agents of conversion, why did Ngāti Rehua take so long to convert to Christianity? While other iwi were converting in large numbers to Christianity or renegotiating Christianity on their own terms, Ngāti Rehua remained isolated and aloof for much of the nineteenth century, maintaining traditional beliefs and practices that had disappeared or been significantly modified in other tribal regions.  This thesis explores this question in three main chapters. Chapter One explores early Aotea history, beliefs and practices and examines how those on the island remained elusive from the onslaught of missionaries during the formative years of the establishment of Christianity.  Chapter Two highlights the many Aotea inter-tribal connections, the ongoing isolated history of Aotea and early missionary influences. Chapter Three turns its attention to the arrival of Mormon missionaries in 1889 and discusses the ‘moments’ of conversion that have been maintained in successive generations.

text: Breaking the Barrier: Maori religious and spiritual entanglements at Aotea In 1889, Ngāti Rehua converted en masse to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (LDS). This surprising conversion is remarkable for various reasons.  Māori across the country had not only converted to Christianity several decades earlier but by the late nineteenth century had already established their own religious denominations that renegotiated Judeao Christian teachings in new ways.  The proximity of Aotea to the Bay of Islands and their own converted kin on the mainland made this very late conversion all the more remarkable. This was the first time that any Christian organisation found any meaningful success with native peoples on the island, despite the widespread impact of Anglican, Catholic, Wesleyan, and Presbyterian missionaries throughout the region. With so many converted iwi at their doorstep, and the widespread influence of early missionaries and Māori agents of conversion, why did Ngāti Rehua take so long to convert to Christianity? While other iwi were converting in large numbers to Christianity or renegotiating Christianity on their own terms, Ngāti Rehua remained isolated and aloof for much of the nineteenth century, maintaining traditional beliefs and practices that had disappeared or been significantly modified in other tribal regions.  This thesis explores this question in three main chapters. Chapter One explores early Aotea history, beliefs and practices and examines how those on the island remained elusive from the onslaught of missionaries during the formative years of the establishment of Christianity.  Chapter Two highlights the many Aotea inter-tribal connections, the ongoing isolated history of Aotea and early missionary influences. Chapter Three turns its attention to the arrival of Mormon missionaries in 1889 and discusses the ‘moments’ of conversion that have been maintained in successive generations.

year: 2019