title: Fish health changes in Lake Okaro, New Zealand: effects of nutrient remediation, season or eutrophication?

authors: Landman, Michael J.

subjects: eutrophication

abstract: The purpose of this investigation was to measure the in situ health of selected biota with respect to a large-scale application of an aluminiumamended zeolite (Z2G1) in Lake Okaro, New Zealand. We hypothesized that, based on previous laboratory toxicity testing, the Z2G1 application would have minimal or no significant health effects on lake fauna. To test this hypothesis, two sampling events were timed around the Z2G1 application to examine the health of two finfish species (Oncorhynchus mykiss and Gobiomorphus cotidianus) and crayfish (Paranephrops planifrons). Additionally, the same species were sampled from the neighbouring Lake Rerewhakaaitu in order to delineate seasonal and lake-specific effects. A general lack of aluminium accumulation in animal tissues following the application indicated that Z2G1-derived aluminium was not readily bioavailable. An unexplained osmoregulatory disturbance, indicated by increased blood plasma ion concentrations in Lake Okaro trout, was observed following the application, but could not be directly attributed to Z2G1 exposure. Changes in fish haematology over time and between lake populations were interpreted as physiological responses to seasonal changes in lake conditions. Using a broad range of specific and non-specific endpoints it was concluded that there were no obvious negative impacts on fish health resulting from Z2G1 exposure.

text: Fish health changes in Lake Okaro, New Zealand: effects of nutrient remediation, season or eutrophication? The purpose of this investigation was to measure the in situ health of selected biota with respect to a large-scale application of an aluminiumamended zeolite (Z2G1) in Lake Okaro, New Zealand. We hypothesized that, based on previous laboratory toxicity testing, the Z2G1 application would have minimal or no significant health effects on lake fauna. To test this hypothesis, two sampling events were timed around the Z2G1 application to examine the health of two finfish species (Oncorhynchus mykiss and Gobiomorphus cotidianus) and crayfish (Paranephrops planifrons). Additionally, the same species were sampled from the neighbouring Lake Rerewhakaaitu in order to delineate seasonal and lake-specific effects. A general lack of aluminium accumulation in animal tissues following the application indicated that Z2G1-derived aluminium was not readily bioavailable. An unexplained osmoregulatory disturbance, indicated by increased blood plasma ion concentrations in Lake Okaro trout, was observed following the application, but could not be directly attributed to Z2G1 exposure. Changes in fish haematology over time and between lake populations were interpreted as physiological responses to seasonal changes in lake conditions. Using a broad range of specific and non-specific endpoints it was concluded that there were no obvious negative impacts on fish health resulting from Z2G1 exposure.

year: 2011

title: Preparing for Operatic Roles by Combining Elements of Stanislavsky’s System with Alfreds’ Actioning

authors: Dams, June

subjects: opera

abstract: This thesis examines the process of preparing for operatic roles by combining elements of Constantin Stanislavsky’s ‘system’ with Mike Alfreds’ Actioning. The research is presented as a report of a practice-led experiment, using myself as subject, to test the efficacy of Actioning within my Stanislavskian-influenced dramatic character preparation process for operatic roles. 
This study was undertaken by the singer-actor/researcher as four applied case studies which integrate dramatic character preparation within the early preparation stages of the music/role-learning process. The purpose of this study is to encourage the development of dramatic self-sufficiency for the singer-actor by testing the validity and adaptability of Actioning to improve the efficiency of their dramatic character preparation in the practice studio (general private practice/rehearsal space). 
This research follows a practice-led methodology presented through four applied case studies on the roles of Carmen (Carmen), Carlotta Giudicelli (The Phantom of the Opera) in two productions, and Micaëla (Carmen) with particular focus on her aria "Je dis que rien ne m’épouvante" for the Final DMA Recital. 
Chapter One introduces the focus of the thesis and an overview of the research. Chapter Two covers the relevant literature and justifies the research inquiry. Chapter Three establishes the methodological approach. Chapter Four comprises the four applied case studies of Carmen, Carlotta and Micaëla; and Chapter Five discusses the findings and limitations of the thesis, and offers suggestions for future research. 
This study makes three important contributions to the growing literature surrounding dramatic role preparation for the singer-actor. Firstly, this research tests the efficacy of Actioning in combination with Stanislavskian techniques specifically for the operatic singer-actor. Secondly, the process of Actioning is adapted to suit the singer-actor’s dramatic preparation process in the practice studio, establishing it as a valid and practical preparatory technique for the singer-actor. Thirdly, this thesis provides an expedient and practical model for dramatic character preparation, increasing dramatic self-sufficiency for the singer-actor as well as revealing the practice studio as a valid space for dramatic character preparation.

text: Preparing for Operatic Roles by Combining Elements of Stanislavsky’s System with Alfreds’ Actioning This thesis examines the process of preparing for operatic roles by combining elements of Constantin Stanislavsky’s ‘system’ with Mike Alfreds’ Actioning. The research is presented as a report of a practice-led experiment, using myself as subject, to test the efficacy of Actioning within my Stanislavskian-influenced dramatic character preparation process for operatic roles. 
This study was undertaken by the singer-actor/researcher as four applied case studies which integrate dramatic character preparation within the early preparation stages of the music/role-learning process. The purpose of this study is to encourage the development of dramatic self-sufficiency for the singer-actor by testing the validity and adaptability of Actioning to improve the efficiency of their dramatic character preparation in the practice studio (general private practice/rehearsal space). 
This research follows a practice-led methodology presented through four applied case studies on the roles of Carmen (Carmen), Carlotta Giudicelli (The Phantom of the Opera) in two productions, and Micaëla (Carmen) with particular focus on her aria "Je dis que rien ne m’épouvante" for the Final DMA Recital. 
Chapter One introduces the focus of the thesis and an overview of the research. Chapter Two covers the relevant literature and justifies the research inquiry. Chapter Three establishes the methodological approach. Chapter Four comprises the four applied case studies of Carmen, Carlotta and Micaëla; and Chapter Five discusses the findings and limitations of the thesis, and offers suggestions for future research. 
This study makes three important contributions to the growing literature surrounding dramatic role preparation for the singer-actor. Firstly, this research tests the efficacy of Actioning in combination with Stanislavskian techniques specifically for the operatic singer-actor. Secondly, the process of Actioning is adapted to suit the singer-actor’s dramatic preparation process in the practice studio, establishing it as a valid and practical preparatory technique for the singer-actor. Thirdly, this thesis provides an expedient and practical model for dramatic character preparation, increasing dramatic self-sufficiency for the singer-actor as well as revealing the practice studio as a valid space for dramatic character preparation.

year: 2017

title: Everyday experiences of racism: Suppressing Māori cultural expressions in mental health

authors: Southey, Kim Marie

abstract: Tēnā kautau i runga i ngā tini āhuatanga o te wā.

This publication has been produced as part of the He Kokonga Ngākau Fellowships, an initiative of Te Atawhai o Te Ao that seeks to support and contribute to our research projects, and grow Māori research capability that promotes Kaupapa Māori research. These fellowships have been established to support Māori postgraduate students, practitioners, community researchers, and writers in their writing on kaupapa that have relevance to our organisation and wider community.

Dr Kim Southey (Ngāti Porou, Ngāti Kuia) draws on her doctoral research on re-presenting Māori and Indigenous understandings of being, and deconstructing the notion of mental illness. This
publication focuses on how Māori and Indigenous expressions within the mental (and wider) health system are suppressed and restricted by a dominant (western) worldview. Dr Southey posits that the western insistence on representing things in the world through rational, logical explanations impacts on Māori cultural understandings, limiting how we can express ourselves. This is viewed by Dr Southey as a form of institutional racism.

text: Everyday experiences of racism: Suppressing Māori cultural expressions in mental health Tēnā kautau i runga i ngā tini āhuatanga o te wā.

This publication has been produced as part of the He Kokonga Ngākau Fellowships, an initiative of Te Atawhai o Te Ao that seeks to support and contribute to our research projects, and grow Māori research capability that promotes Kaupapa Māori research. These fellowships have been established to support Māori postgraduate students, practitioners, community researchers, and writers in their writing on kaupapa that have relevance to our organisation and wider community.

Dr Kim Southey (Ngāti Porou, Ngāti Kuia) draws on her doctoral research on re-presenting Māori and Indigenous understandings of being, and deconstructing the notion of mental illness. This
publication focuses on how Māori and Indigenous expressions within the mental (and wider) health system are suppressed and restricted by a dominant (western) worldview. Dr Southey posits that the western insistence on representing things in the world through rational, logical explanations impacts on Māori cultural understandings, limiting how we can express ourselves. This is viewed by Dr Southey as a form of institutional racism.

year: 2022