title: An appreciative inquiry into the promoting and capitalising Chinese executive leadership within Aotearoa New Zealand

authors: Liu, Yiling

subjects: overseas Chinese

abstract: While a number of New Zealand organisations have demonstrated genuine commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion, particularly for Māori and Pasifika peoples, individuals of Chinese ethnicity remain significantly under-represented in senior executive teams and on boards of directors. In light of New Zealand’s ongoing inability to harness the potential contributions of this community, the country has not been fully able to benefit from its truly diverse and globally connected workforce.
The literature reviewed the history of the Chinese diaspora, with a particular focus on migration patterns in Aotearoa New Zealand. It also examined the contemporary Chinese community’s demographics, educational backgrounds, and workplace experiences. Existing research has shown that, despite the significant contributions Chinese communities have made to New Zealand society, they continue to face barriers, particularly in advancing to senior leadership positions.
This thesis aimed to explore the distinctive qualities of leaders with Chinese heritage and to recognise the contributions they have made to New Zealand society. It sought to promote the visibility of Chinese leaders in the corporate environment and to understand both the barriers they may have faced and the key enablers in advancing to executive roles.
This qualitative research study utilised semi-structured interviews conducted with current or former senior leaders with Chinese heritage, enabled participants to reflect on their leadership experiences. The findings revealed how cultural background, upbringing, and lived experiences shaped their perspectives and leadership styles. Although these Chinese leaders had attained senior leadership positions, many described encountering systemic barriers that limited their recognition and progression within the predominantly Anglo-Saxon leadership frameworks in New Zealand. Nevertheless, the findings also revealed that leaders with Chinese heritage have been able to bring meaningful value to New Zealand through inclusive leadership practices, international business connections, and cross-cultural insight.
By focusing on leaders of Chinese heritage, this study addressed a critical gap in the existing literature on ethnic diversity in leadership, particularly within the New Zealand context. It emphasised the need for more inclusive leadership models and coordinated efforts from government, organisations, educational institutions, and individuals to create a more equitable and representative society that promotes greater leadership opportunities for people of all ethnic backgrounds.

text: An appreciative inquiry into the promoting and capitalising Chinese executive leadership within Aotearoa New Zealand While a number of New Zealand organisations have demonstrated genuine commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion, particularly for Māori and Pasifika peoples, individuals of Chinese ethnicity remain significantly under-represented in senior executive teams and on boards of directors. In light of New Zealand’s ongoing inability to harness the potential contributions of this community, the country has not been fully able to benefit from its truly diverse and globally connected workforce.
The literature reviewed the history of the Chinese diaspora, with a particular focus on migration patterns in Aotearoa New Zealand. It also examined the contemporary Chinese community’s demographics, educational backgrounds, and workplace experiences. Existing research has shown that, despite the significant contributions Chinese communities have made to New Zealand society, they continue to face barriers, particularly in advancing to senior leadership positions.
This thesis aimed to explore the distinctive qualities of leaders with Chinese heritage and to recognise the contributions they have made to New Zealand society. It sought to promote the visibility of Chinese leaders in the corporate environment and to understand both the barriers they may have faced and the key enablers in advancing to executive roles.
This qualitative research study utilised semi-structured interviews conducted with current or former senior leaders with Chinese heritage, enabled participants to reflect on their leadership experiences. The findings revealed how cultural background, upbringing, and lived experiences shaped their perspectives and leadership styles. Although these Chinese leaders had attained senior leadership positions, many described encountering systemic barriers that limited their recognition and progression within the predominantly Anglo-Saxon leadership frameworks in New Zealand. Nevertheless, the findings also revealed that leaders with Chinese heritage have been able to bring meaningful value to New Zealand through inclusive leadership practices, international business connections, and cross-cultural insight.
By focusing on leaders of Chinese heritage, this study addressed a critical gap in the existing literature on ethnic diversity in leadership, particularly within the New Zealand context. It emphasised the need for more inclusive leadership models and coordinated efforts from government, organisations, educational institutions, and individuals to create a more equitable and representative society that promotes greater leadership opportunities for people of all ethnic backgrounds.

year: 2025

title: A location-based audio book reader

authors: Peng, Sanhong

abstract: The ability to display text on mobile devices has been progressively improved during the last decade with the growth in use of mobile devices. Recently, the e-book reader has been incorporated into travel tourism. In this project we design, implement and evaluate a location-based mobile e-book reader that provides users with both text and audio information.

This project has two goals. The first goal is to build a rich location-based travel information provider system as a standalone mobile application without using web browsing functions. The second goal is to provide a communication between the mobile application and a digital library of e-book collections.

Experimental results show that the mobile application, during elected events, has provided a special e-book reading experience to participants. The majority of participants liked the system especially with regards to interface design and functionality.   Over half the participants felt the location-based audio e-book reader system was usable and interesting while traveling.

text: A location-based audio book reader The ability to display text on mobile devices has been progressively improved during the last decade with the growth in use of mobile devices. Recently, the e-book reader has been incorporated into travel tourism. In this project we design, implement and evaluate a location-based mobile e-book reader that provides users with both text and audio information.

This project has two goals. The first goal is to build a rich location-based travel information provider system as a standalone mobile application without using web browsing functions. The second goal is to provide a communication between the mobile application and a digital library of e-book collections.

Experimental results show that the mobile application, during elected events, has provided a special e-book reading experience to participants. The majority of participants liked the system especially with regards to interface design and functionality.   Over half the participants felt the location-based audio e-book reader system was usable and interesting while traveling.

year: 2012

title: An Evaluation of an Impaired Driver Treatment Programme Facilitated by Tūhoe Hauora

authors: Waru, Nicole Arihia

subjects: Tuhoe Hauora

abstract: Driving while impaired is a substantial issue in Aotearoa.  It has the potential to result in loss of life and cause significant health and economic strain on society.  Recidivist impaired drivers are major contributors to this problem.  Countermeasures of impaired driving have previously included liquor licencing, drinking age restrictions, health promotion campaigns and health rehabilitation therapies.  The Ministry of Health offer an Impaired Driving therapy throughout Aotearoa as countermeasure to this issue.  The programme is administered through the funder-contract system. Participation is compulsory for those mandated by court order.  
This study evaluates an Impaired Driver programme facilitated by Tūhoe Hauora; a kaupapa Māori mental health and addiction provider based in Taneatua, Eastern Bay of Plenty.  The course is delivered once weekly over a period of ten weeks to a group of twelve or less recidivist impaired drivers or first time offenders who were convicted of driving with excessive levels of breath alcohol.    
The evaluation draws from a community psychology paradigm in exploration of the lived experiences of programme participants, in the context of course 2 of the 2014 Tūhoe Hauora Impaired Driving course.  
The experiences of five individuals were explored using in-depth face to face interviews and presented using a case-by-case approach.  Participant observation, document review, evaluation visits and participant surveys were used as supplement methods of inquiry.  The findings illustrated that Tūhoe Hauora met contract requirements by addressing impaired driving recidivism to date of interview.  The evaluation also found the course actualising the mission of Tūhoe Hauora which was to address the holistic well-being of programme participants.  The research did present areas in the programme that could be improved particularly pertaining to the referral process and a need for agency collaboration.  Recommendations were formulated in attempt to address the programme gaps and discussion is offered in addressing the multi-layered oppression that was experienced throughout the evaluation process by both Tūhoe Hauora and the evaluation participants.

text: An Evaluation of an Impaired Driver Treatment Programme Facilitated by Tūhoe Hauora Driving while impaired is a substantial issue in Aotearoa.  It has the potential to result in loss of life and cause significant health and economic strain on society.  Recidivist impaired drivers are major contributors to this problem.  Countermeasures of impaired driving have previously included liquor licencing, drinking age restrictions, health promotion campaigns and health rehabilitation therapies.  The Ministry of Health offer an Impaired Driving therapy throughout Aotearoa as countermeasure to this issue.  The programme is administered through the funder-contract system. Participation is compulsory for those mandated by court order.  
This study evaluates an Impaired Driver programme facilitated by Tūhoe Hauora; a kaupapa Māori mental health and addiction provider based in Taneatua, Eastern Bay of Plenty.  The course is delivered once weekly over a period of ten weeks to a group of twelve or less recidivist impaired drivers or first time offenders who were convicted of driving with excessive levels of breath alcohol.    
The evaluation draws from a community psychology paradigm in exploration of the lived experiences of programme participants, in the context of course 2 of the 2014 Tūhoe Hauora Impaired Driving course.  
The experiences of five individuals were explored using in-depth face to face interviews and presented using a case-by-case approach.  Participant observation, document review, evaluation visits and participant surveys were used as supplement methods of inquiry.  The findings illustrated that Tūhoe Hauora met contract requirements by addressing impaired driving recidivism to date of interview.  The evaluation also found the course actualising the mission of Tūhoe Hauora which was to address the holistic well-being of programme participants.  The research did present areas in the programme that could be improved particularly pertaining to the referral process and a need for agency collaboration.  Recommendations were formulated in attempt to address the programme gaps and discussion is offered in addressing the multi-layered oppression that was experienced throughout the evaluation process by both Tūhoe Hauora and the evaluation participants.

year: 2016