title: Internationalization of the Yarra Valley Wine Industry Cluster

authors: Sedoglavich, Milan

subjects: internationalization process

abstract: This research investigates the ways in which firms in the cluster approach the process
of internationalization through exploring the influence of business clustering and how
it benefits firms in entering foreign markets. The purpose was to understand this
process to enable firms to develop successful international strategies to expand in
foreign markets. The focus of the study is on the Yarra Valley Wine Industry Cluster,
the oldest wine growing region in Victoria, Australia. This research examined of
Australian wineries to join together in order to achieve greater competitiveness in
collaboration when entering foreign markets due to ever increasing global
competition.
This paper was an exploratory study that used qualitative information gathered from
the case study firms to provide practical framework for the execution of the research
using a multiple-case study design.
The findings show the following: first, some of the wineries gain their perceptions of
the foreign markets from their relationships with, as well as, by the input and
suggestions of the distributors, agents, and partners in a particular market, while
others seem to distance themselves from their international environments and only
focus on serving domestic/local markets exclusively. Second, personal networks play
an important role when it comes to the internationalization process of the wineries
because they provide access to market knowledge. Third, cooperation among cluster
firms plays a very limited role in assisting wineries in foreign market expansion; it
has only been of benefit when it came to dealing with local issues. The cluster has
played only a minor role, if any, when it comes to the internationalization of the
cluster firms. Clustering has been identified as a place where wineries exchange
knowledge, and techniques, in regards to wine production, or come together in a joint
effort to sort out local issues. However, the cluster does not provide assistance to
individual wineries entering international marketplaces.
In conclusion there was a distinctive lack of active support and organization from the
cluster with regard to the international expansion due to the lack of leadership and
joint direction among cluster members. This is where local government could take
more proactive role to facilitate better usage of geographical clusters.
The findings could improve the company decision-making process. Understanding
the advantages and disadvantages of clustering as a means for the future international
expansion can be useful in helping to develop international strategies for firms. This
would be of great significance to business practitioners because this may have a
crucial impact on the competitive advantage of firms in foreign markets. In addition
to having significant implications for practice, the investigation has implications for
international business research because it provides a better understanding of the role
of a cluster in the internationalization.

text: Internationalization of the Yarra Valley Wine Industry Cluster This research investigates the ways in which firms in the cluster approach the process
of internationalization through exploring the influence of business clustering and how
it benefits firms in entering foreign markets. The purpose was to understand this
process to enable firms to develop successful international strategies to expand in
foreign markets. The focus of the study is on the Yarra Valley Wine Industry Cluster,
the oldest wine growing region in Victoria, Australia. This research examined of
Australian wineries to join together in order to achieve greater competitiveness in
collaboration when entering foreign markets due to ever increasing global
competition.
This paper was an exploratory study that used qualitative information gathered from
the case study firms to provide practical framework for the execution of the research
using a multiple-case study design.
The findings show the following: first, some of the wineries gain their perceptions of
the foreign markets from their relationships with, as well as, by the input and
suggestions of the distributors, agents, and partners in a particular market, while
others seem to distance themselves from their international environments and only
focus on serving domestic/local markets exclusively. Second, personal networks play
an important role when it comes to the internationalization process of the wineries
because they provide access to market knowledge. Third, cooperation among cluster
firms plays a very limited role in assisting wineries in foreign market expansion; it
has only been of benefit when it came to dealing with local issues. The cluster has
played only a minor role, if any, when it comes to the internationalization of the
cluster firms. Clustering has been identified as a place where wineries exchange
knowledge, and techniques, in regards to wine production, or come together in a joint
effort to sort out local issues. However, the cluster does not provide assistance to
individual wineries entering international marketplaces.
In conclusion there was a distinctive lack of active support and organization from the
cluster with regard to the international expansion due to the lack of leadership and
joint direction among cluster members. This is where local government could take
more proactive role to facilitate better usage of geographical clusters.
The findings could improve the company decision-making process. Understanding
the advantages and disadvantages of clustering as a means for the future international
expansion can be useful in helping to develop international strategies for firms. This
would be of great significance to business practitioners because this may have a
crucial impact on the competitive advantage of firms in foreign markets. In addition
to having significant implications for practice, the investigation has implications for
international business research because it provides a better understanding of the role
of a cluster in the internationalization.

year: 2009

title: The in vitro susceptibility of Campylobacter spp. to the antibacterial effect of manuka honey

authors: Lin, Shih-Min (Sam)

subjects: biology

abstract: We report the antimicrobial effect of manuka honey against Campylobacter spp. isolated by a diagnostic laboratory from specimens from a community in New Zealand. The isolates were differentiated according to species level using multiplex PCR. C. jejuni (20 strains) and C. coli (7 strains) were identified. The clinical isolates identified and type culture collection strains of these species were subjected to testing to determine the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of manuka honey using a microdilution technique. The MIC of the manuka honey against all of the Campylobacter tested was found to be around 1% (v/v) honey. The low MIC values suggest that honey might still inhibit the growth of campylobacteria after dilution by fluid in the gut, but the actual concentration of honey that can be achieved in the intestine is unknown. Therefore, clinical investigation is required to establish the efficacy of honey against Campylobacter spp. in the gut environment.

text: The in vitro susceptibility of Campylobacter spp. to the antibacterial effect of manuka honey We report the antimicrobial effect of manuka honey against Campylobacter spp. isolated by a diagnostic laboratory from specimens from a community in New Zealand. The isolates were differentiated according to species level using multiplex PCR. C. jejuni (20 strains) and C. coli (7 strains) were identified. The clinical isolates identified and type culture collection strains of these species were subjected to testing to determine the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of manuka honey using a microdilution technique. The MIC of the manuka honey against all of the Campylobacter tested was found to be around 1% (v/v) honey. The low MIC values suggest that honey might still inhibit the growth of campylobacteria after dilution by fluid in the gut, but the actual concentration of honey that can be achieved in the intestine is unknown. Therefore, clinical investigation is required to establish the efficacy of honey against Campylobacter spp. in the gut environment.

year: 2009

title: "More than bloods and obs" - Whānau Māori discuss health and hospital care

authors: Masters-Awatere, Bridgette

abstract: The impact of colonisation on Māori, the Indigenous people of Aotearoa New Zealand, combined with negative interactions with health workers, has contributed to insufficient resources and reduced access to primary health care. The purpose of this report is to share narratives of whānau Māori who have experienced a child’s hospital admission in order to highlight the common aspects (good and bad) of their stay at Waikato Hospital. The overarching aim of the Harti Hauora Tamariki (HHT) tool trial, within which this report is located, is to demonstrate the measurable impact of a developed screening tool (referred to throughout as the Harti tool). The Harti tool is a comprehensive approach to assessing and addressing holistic health needs for hospitalised children and their whānau. Our recruitment strategy gave priority to those whose kōrero would capture the realities of those living in situations of few resources. This report presents findings from conversational interviews with whānau of tamariki Māori admitted to the paediatrics ward of Waikato Hospital. We have purposefully presented the interview findings as narratives to allow the reader to engage in their own interpretation of commonalities of experiences. Each case study follows the same format: an overview, their hospital experience, and their description of everyday health. Across all the cases, similarities of experience emerge; financial stressors and strain; hunger and isolation; concern for their child(ren); and families that are actively engaged in caring for their children’s health and well-being. The Harti tool, when administered by a culturally competent Harti Research Assistant (Harti RA), appears to work to counteract previous alienating experiences. Being treated with dignity, respect and value had a positive impact. Participants spoke at length regarding how wonderful it was to be able to engage with the Harti RA’s as Māori and in a culturally appropriate way.

text: "More than bloods and obs" - Whānau Māori discuss health and hospital care The impact of colonisation on Māori, the Indigenous people of Aotearoa New Zealand, combined with negative interactions with health workers, has contributed to insufficient resources and reduced access to primary health care. The purpose of this report is to share narratives of whānau Māori who have experienced a child’s hospital admission in order to highlight the common aspects (good and bad) of their stay at Waikato Hospital. The overarching aim of the Harti Hauora Tamariki (HHT) tool trial, within which this report is located, is to demonstrate the measurable impact of a developed screening tool (referred to throughout as the Harti tool). The Harti tool is a comprehensive approach to assessing and addressing holistic health needs for hospitalised children and their whānau. Our recruitment strategy gave priority to those whose kōrero would capture the realities of those living in situations of few resources. This report presents findings from conversational interviews with whānau of tamariki Māori admitted to the paediatrics ward of Waikato Hospital. We have purposefully presented the interview findings as narratives to allow the reader to engage in their own interpretation of commonalities of experiences. Each case study follows the same format: an overview, their hospital experience, and their description of everyday health. Across all the cases, similarities of experience emerge; financial stressors and strain; hunger and isolation; concern for their child(ren); and families that are actively engaged in caring for their children’s health and well-being. The Harti tool, when administered by a culturally competent Harti Research Assistant (Harti RA), appears to work to counteract previous alienating experiences. Being treated with dignity, respect and value had a positive impact. Participants spoke at length regarding how wonderful it was to be able to engage with the Harti RA’s as Māori and in a culturally appropriate way.

year: 2019