title: Neighbours at Puhoi River: A cross-cultural dual biography of Te Hemara Tauhia(1815-1891) and Martin Krippner(1817-1894)

authors: Eddy, Anne

subjects: Cross-cultural

abstract: This thesis seeks to re-construct the biographies of two relatively obscure, yet fascinating and controversial players in the history of Aotearoa New Zealand. Both historical figures were initiators and leaders of neighbouring settlements: the rangatira, Te Hemara Tauhia (1815 – 1891), in his role as chief of the Te Kawerau/Ngāti Rongo hapū of the Ngāti Whātua iwi, re-occupying ancestral lands after living in captivity with Ngāpuhi, and the former Austrian captain, Martin Krippner (1817 – 1894), organiser of an Austrian-Bohemian settlement made possible under the Auckland Provincial Government land grant scheme. Despite their efforts for each community, both men were accused by their own people of misusing their positions for personal gains. Te Hemara Tauhia was blamed for selling off tribal lands to cover personal debts. Martin Krippner was never forgiven for promising his Bohemian compatriots a ‘land of milk and honey’ while leading them to near starvation and struggle within dense New Zealand bush, and subsequently into war in the Waikato where Krippner was commissioned captain in the Waikato Militia.
Focussing on three main objectives, this cross-cultural dual biography provides an original contribution to historical scholarship: Firstly, it looks behind the myths that have been created around Te Hemara Tauhia and Martin Krippner; it thoroughly examines what both men did and how social, economic and political circumstances influenced their motivations and choices at that particular time. Secondly, placing Tauhia’s and Krippner’s biographies side-by-side provides a novel view of a range of historical phenomena from both Tangata Whenua (indigenous peoples) and European settlers (Pākehā) perspectives. Looking at the same events from different angles and perspectives, a cross-cultural, dual biography can act like a prismatic tool, revealing the complexity of a shared history. The third aim of this research encompasses my intention to contribute to and to participate in a dialogue between ethnic groups in Aotearoa New Zealand, especially between Māori and Pākehā, in order to challenge stereotypes and generalisations based on lack of knowledge of historical and cultural contexts.

text: Neighbours at Puhoi River: A cross-cultural dual biography of Te Hemara Tauhia(1815-1891) and Martin Krippner(1817-1894) This thesis seeks to re-construct the biographies of two relatively obscure, yet fascinating and controversial players in the history of Aotearoa New Zealand. Both historical figures were initiators and leaders of neighbouring settlements: the rangatira, Te Hemara Tauhia (1815 – 1891), in his role as chief of the Te Kawerau/Ngāti Rongo hapū of the Ngāti Whātua iwi, re-occupying ancestral lands after living in captivity with Ngāpuhi, and the former Austrian captain, Martin Krippner (1817 – 1894), organiser of an Austrian-Bohemian settlement made possible under the Auckland Provincial Government land grant scheme. Despite their efforts for each community, both men were accused by their own people of misusing their positions for personal gains. Te Hemara Tauhia was blamed for selling off tribal lands to cover personal debts. Martin Krippner was never forgiven for promising his Bohemian compatriots a ‘land of milk and honey’ while leading them to near starvation and struggle within dense New Zealand bush, and subsequently into war in the Waikato where Krippner was commissioned captain in the Waikato Militia.
Focussing on three main objectives, this cross-cultural dual biography provides an original contribution to historical scholarship: Firstly, it looks behind the myths that have been created around Te Hemara Tauhia and Martin Krippner; it thoroughly examines what both men did and how social, economic and political circumstances influenced their motivations and choices at that particular time. Secondly, placing Tauhia’s and Krippner’s biographies side-by-side provides a novel view of a range of historical phenomena from both Tangata Whenua (indigenous peoples) and European settlers (Pākehā) perspectives. Looking at the same events from different angles and perspectives, a cross-cultural, dual biography can act like a prismatic tool, revealing the complexity of a shared history. The third aim of this research encompasses my intention to contribute to and to participate in a dialogue between ethnic groups in Aotearoa New Zealand, especially between Māori and Pākehā, in order to challenge stereotypes and generalisations based on lack of knowledge of historical and cultural contexts.

year: 2017

title: What land is included?

authors: Oppatt, Neil

abstract: Neil has served the Rotorua District as both a Rotorua District Councillor for 15 years and now 9 years as a BOP Regional Councillor. Throughout this time Neil has been actively involved in the cleanup of Rotorua's lakes. He is presently a BOPRC appointee on the Rotorua Te Arawa Lakes Strategy Group and was an RDC appointee on its predecessor.
He has held positions as Chairman of RDC’s Finance Committee, BOPRC’s Operations and Regulations Committee and the Special Projects Committee set up to address Rotorua lake issues. Neil chaired the Lake Okareka Action Plan Committee and was a BOPRC appointee on the Lake Tarawera Action Plan Committee. Presently he is the BOPRC appointee on the Rotorua catchment Stakeholders Advisory Group.

text: What land is included? Neil has served the Rotorua District as both a Rotorua District Councillor for 15 years and now 9 years as a BOP Regional Councillor. Throughout this time Neil has been actively involved in the cleanup of Rotorua's lakes. He is presently a BOPRC appointee on the Rotorua Te Arawa Lakes Strategy Group and was an RDC appointee on its predecessor.
He has held positions as Chairman of RDC’s Finance Committee, BOPRC’s Operations and Regulations Committee and the Special Projects Committee set up to address Rotorua lake issues. Neil chaired the Lake Okareka Action Plan Committee and was a BOPRC appointee on the Lake Tarawera Action Plan Committee. Presently he is the BOPRC appointee on the Rotorua catchment Stakeholders Advisory Group.

year: 2013

title: Factors that sustain curriculum leaders in the profession: Perspectives of secondary school agricultural and horticultural science teachers in New Zealand

authors: Low, Coadette Sandra

subjects: Agricultural and Horticultural Science

abstract: With the primary industries being of national significance to the New Zealand economy, it is experienced and passionate Agricultural and Horticultural Science teachers who are needed to engage, motivate, and inspire the next generation coming through. These teachers lead learning in and out of the classroom but are also actively involved in various leadership roles that have an impact on the subject. They are curriculum leaders. It is important to understand what factors motivate and sustain their professional work, and remain in the profession. 

Through the positive lens of appreciative inquiry, a mixed-method approach was used with this research. Data collection was broken down into two phases. Phase One, an online questionnaire, which allowed for insight to be gathered from a wide range of respondents and Phase Two, semi-structured interviews which allowed for a deeper understanding through individual narratives. 

The findings from this research highlighted that the main factors that sustain these curriculum leaders is the relational aspect with the students - being part of their successes, journey and inspiring them, but also the absolute relevance of the subject content. When starting out teaching the subject, a good support network, particularly a mentor, is critical for success. Continued support is crucial for ensuring that these curriculum leaders are supported throughout their journey, regardless of their career stage, and the support received will influence motivation, engagement, and job satisfaction. No career comes without challenges and constraints with the main ones being identified as the imbalanced ratio between workload and hours in the day, and curriculum perception from the senior leadership team and colleagues.

The senior leadership team has a large influence on school culture and job satisfaction and therefore retention rate. Those leaders who embrace transformational and relational leadership attributes develop trust relationships, support their staff, and allow teachers to have agency and autonomy to lead the curriculum within the subject. Strategies to address motivation and engagement in teachers are transferable, and therefore could be implemented across all curriculum areas.

text: Factors that sustain curriculum leaders in the profession: Perspectives of secondary school agricultural and horticultural science teachers in New Zealand With the primary industries being of national significance to the New Zealand economy, it is experienced and passionate Agricultural and Horticultural Science teachers who are needed to engage, motivate, and inspire the next generation coming through. These teachers lead learning in and out of the classroom but are also actively involved in various leadership roles that have an impact on the subject. They are curriculum leaders. It is important to understand what factors motivate and sustain their professional work, and remain in the profession. 

Through the positive lens of appreciative inquiry, a mixed-method approach was used with this research. Data collection was broken down into two phases. Phase One, an online questionnaire, which allowed for insight to be gathered from a wide range of respondents and Phase Two, semi-structured interviews which allowed for a deeper understanding through individual narratives. 

The findings from this research highlighted that the main factors that sustain these curriculum leaders is the relational aspect with the students - being part of their successes, journey and inspiring them, but also the absolute relevance of the subject content. When starting out teaching the subject, a good support network, particularly a mentor, is critical for success. Continued support is crucial for ensuring that these curriculum leaders are supported throughout their journey, regardless of their career stage, and the support received will influence motivation, engagement, and job satisfaction. No career comes without challenges and constraints with the main ones being identified as the imbalanced ratio between workload and hours in the day, and curriculum perception from the senior leadership team and colleagues.

The senior leadership team has a large influence on school culture and job satisfaction and therefore retention rate. Those leaders who embrace transformational and relational leadership attributes develop trust relationships, support their staff, and allow teachers to have agency and autonomy to lead the curriculum within the subject. Strategies to address motivation and engagement in teachers are transferable, and therefore could be implemented across all curriculum areas.

year: 2023