title: Distribution and Dispersal of Aquatic Invertebrates in the Waitomo Stream

authors: Jenkins, Bevan Ronald

abstract: A survey of the distribution and dispersal of aquatic macro invertebrates was carried out in the Waitomo caves catchment, located South of Hamilton, New Zealand. Eight sites were selected along the Waitomo stream. The sites represented a longitudinal gradient that flowed from the native forested, headwaters to pasture, then into native forest remnants, before flowing into pasture and onto the glowworm caves at the bottom of the catchment. It was found that both the benthic and drift fauna underwent a change in community composition along the length of the catchment. Initially, the diversity decreased and invertebrate abundance increased as the stream flowed from forest to pasture. There was also a change in community composition from 'sensitive' taxa e.g. Plecoptera and Archichauliodes diversus to more 'enrichment' tolerant eg chironomids and Austrosimulium sp. However the biota of the stream was 'restored' upon the stream flowing into a forest remnant, the Aranui reserve. There was also a seasonal reduction in drift of invertebrates from the Waitomo stream over winter. Additionally significant differences were found for many drift taxa between forest and pasture sites. Suggestions as to future research topics and recommendation for restoration of the catchment streams and biota were made.

text: Distribution and Dispersal of Aquatic Invertebrates in the Waitomo Stream A survey of the distribution and dispersal of aquatic macro invertebrates was carried out in the Waitomo caves catchment, located South of Hamilton, New Zealand. Eight sites were selected along the Waitomo stream. The sites represented a longitudinal gradient that flowed from the native forested, headwaters to pasture, then into native forest remnants, before flowing into pasture and onto the glowworm caves at the bottom of the catchment. It was found that both the benthic and drift fauna underwent a change in community composition along the length of the catchment. Initially, the diversity decreased and invertebrate abundance increased as the stream flowed from forest to pasture. There was also a change in community composition from 'sensitive' taxa e.g. Plecoptera and Archichauliodes diversus to more 'enrichment' tolerant eg chironomids and Austrosimulium sp. However the biota of the stream was 'restored' upon the stream flowing into a forest remnant, the Aranui reserve. There was also a seasonal reduction in drift of invertebrates from the Waitomo stream over winter. Additionally significant differences were found for many drift taxa between forest and pasture sites. Suggestions as to future research topics and recommendation for restoration of the catchment streams and biota were made.

year: 2000

title: Added sugar in packaged/processed fruit and vegetable products

authors: Chepulis, Lynne Merran

subjects: sugar, diabetes

abstract: Both Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) and prediabetes are prevalent in New Zealand affecting approximately 7% and 26% of adults, respectively. ¹ Dietary recommendations for both groups include consuming less sugar in an attempt to improve glycemic control. Fruits and vegetables are generally considered to be a healthy option, although a recent survey of New Zealand supermarket foods suggest that processed foods dominate the marketplace and that the majority of these foods contain added sugars. ² Further, processed fruit and vegetable-based products have been shown to be ‘less healthy’ than those that are minimally processed, ² though the levels of added sugars in these products has not been quantified. Thus, our study aimed to evaluate the sugar content of commonly consumed, processed/packaged fruit and vegetable products available in New Zealand supermarkets.

text: Added sugar in packaged/processed fruit and vegetable products Both Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) and prediabetes are prevalent in New Zealand affecting approximately 7% and 26% of adults, respectively. ¹ Dietary recommendations for both groups include consuming less sugar in an attempt to improve glycemic control. Fruits and vegetables are generally considered to be a healthy option, although a recent survey of New Zealand supermarket foods suggest that processed foods dominate the marketplace and that the majority of these foods contain added sugars. ² Further, processed fruit and vegetable-based products have been shown to be ‘less healthy’ than those that are minimally processed, ² though the levels of added sugars in these products has not been quantified. Thus, our study aimed to evaluate the sugar content of commonly consumed, processed/packaged fruit and vegetable products available in New Zealand supermarkets.

year: 2017

title: Incorporating indigenous values in corporate social responsibility reports

authors: Schneider, Annika Barbara Sabine

subjects: corporate social responsibility

abstract: Purpose– The purpose of this paper is to show how a major state-owned enterprise in New Zealand uses its annual report to promote the image of an organisation concerned with the local community including Māori, the indigenous people of New Zealand, Māori values and their relationship with the environment.
Design/methodology/approach – This longitudinal single case study of Mighty River Power Limited spans the period 2000 to 2009. It involves detailed examination of the narrative disclosures contained in the annual reports, including photographs, over the period of the study to determine whether Mighty River Power used the annual report to present a favourable image to the organisation’s stakeholders. Indigenous partnerships between the organisation and Māori trusts were also investigated to determine how these contributed to the corporate identity promoted in the annual reports.
Findings – The analysis found that annual report was used to promote the image of an organisation upholding the Māori value of kaitiakitanga as part of its social responsibility to the local community and environment. Māori partnerships and community environmental group sponsorship were featured extensively in the images and narratives, with specific reference to indigenous values.
Originality/value – This paper builds upon previous literature in the field of corporate social responsibility in annual reports and extends it to the state-owned enterprise sector in New Zealand, focusing specifically on the relationship between the entity and the indigenous community in which it operates.

text: Incorporating indigenous values in corporate social responsibility reports Purpose– The purpose of this paper is to show how a major state-owned enterprise in New Zealand uses its annual report to promote the image of an organisation concerned with the local community including Māori, the indigenous people of New Zealand, Māori values and their relationship with the environment.
Design/methodology/approach – This longitudinal single case study of Mighty River Power Limited spans the period 2000 to 2009. It involves detailed examination of the narrative disclosures contained in the annual reports, including photographs, over the period of the study to determine whether Mighty River Power used the annual report to present a favourable image to the organisation’s stakeholders. Indigenous partnerships between the organisation and Māori trusts were also investigated to determine how these contributed to the corporate identity promoted in the annual reports.
Findings – The analysis found that annual report was used to promote the image of an organisation upholding the Māori value of kaitiakitanga as part of its social responsibility to the local community and environment. Māori partnerships and community environmental group sponsorship were featured extensively in the images and narratives, with specific reference to indigenous values.
Originality/value – This paper builds upon previous literature in the field of corporate social responsibility in annual reports and extends it to the state-owned enterprise sector in New Zealand, focusing specifically on the relationship between the entity and the indigenous community in which it operates.

year: 2012