title: Radiocarbon-dated faunal remains correlate very large rock avalanche deposit with prehistoric Alpine Fault rupture

authors: Wood, Jamie R.

subjects: Alpine Fault

abstract: We present an example of where radiocarbon-dated faunal remains have allowed the likely age of a landslide deposit to be estimated. Radiocarbon dates were obtained for 3 skeletons and 13 coprolites (from 3 moa species), recovered from the surface of a very large (c. 25–30×10⁶ m³) rock avalanche deposit near Daley's Flat in the Dart River Valley, South Island, New Zealand. The calibrated age of the oldest specimen (AD 975–1224; 95.4% confidence range) provides a minimum age for the deposit. We therefore suggest a possible correlation between the Daley's Flat rock avalanche deposit and regional estimates for a major Alpine Fault rupture during the 10th Century AD.

text: Radiocarbon-dated faunal remains correlate very large rock avalanche deposit with prehistoric Alpine Fault rupture We present an example of where radiocarbon-dated faunal remains have allowed the likely age of a landslide deposit to be estimated. Radiocarbon dates were obtained for 3 skeletons and 13 coprolites (from 3 moa species), recovered from the surface of a very large (c. 25–30×10⁶ m³) rock avalanche deposit near Daley's Flat in the Dart River Valley, South Island, New Zealand. The calibrated age of the oldest specimen (AD 975–1224; 95.4% confidence range) provides a minimum age for the deposit. We therefore suggest a possible correlation between the Daley's Flat rock avalanche deposit and regional estimates for a major Alpine Fault rupture during the 10th Century AD.

year: 2011

title: Lessons from literature: How to manage staff turnover in hotels?

authors: Mohsin, Asad

subjects: staff turnover

abstract: The aim of this study is to review research and discusses the phenomenon of staff turnover generally, its impact and how it has been managed in the hotel industry specifically? As stated by Step Business Builders (2010) “... once businesses determined the future of the workforce, now the workforce determines the future of the business”. It might be beyond the scope of this study to capture all the literature on staff turnover hence the focus is on that in last 25 years, how the research has helped to understand this phenomenon? And what lessons the hotel industry could learn to manage this process? To make an effective analysis some information is drawn from the literature prior to 1990 with a multidisciplinary approach.  In order to effectively meet the objectives of the study, a critical analysis is undertaken with regard to turnover culture in hospitality industry, factors and issues that impact staff turnover globally with specificity of the situation in New Zealand.  The study notes that staff turnover is not just a management issue from a micro-environment perspective of a company, but it is also affected by macro-environmental factors outside the organization such as economic conditions.  For example in New Zealand’s domestic market and in the international market, since 2007 the staff turnover rates have slightly dropped due to the economic recession.  Employees are not feeling confident in ‘actively’ seeking a better job. Current study attempts to understand the turnover issues from both the industry and the personnel perspective and makes suggestions for future practice and research.

text: Lessons from literature: How to manage staff turnover in hotels? The aim of this study is to review research and discusses the phenomenon of staff turnover generally, its impact and how it has been managed in the hotel industry specifically? As stated by Step Business Builders (2010) “... once businesses determined the future of the workforce, now the workforce determines the future of the business”. It might be beyond the scope of this study to capture all the literature on staff turnover hence the focus is on that in last 25 years, how the research has helped to understand this phenomenon? And what lessons the hotel industry could learn to manage this process? To make an effective analysis some information is drawn from the literature prior to 1990 with a multidisciplinary approach.  In order to effectively meet the objectives of the study, a critical analysis is undertaken with regard to turnover culture in hospitality industry, factors and issues that impact staff turnover globally with specificity of the situation in New Zealand.  The study notes that staff turnover is not just a management issue from a micro-environment perspective of a company, but it is also affected by macro-environmental factors outside the organization such as economic conditions.  For example in New Zealand’s domestic market and in the international market, since 2007 the staff turnover rates have slightly dropped due to the economic recession.  Employees are not feeling confident in ‘actively’ seeking a better job. Current study attempts to understand the turnover issues from both the industry and the personnel perspective and makes suggestions for future practice and research.

year: 2013

title: Indigidata Aotearoa post-event summary report 2023

authors: Te Kotahi Research Institute

subjects: Indigenous Data Sovereignty

abstract: From the 21st to the 24th of August, the inaugural Indigidata Aotearoa 2023 was held at Te Whare Wānanga o Waikato. In recent years there has been significant advances in the fields of Indigenous data science and sovereignty. The Indigidata Aotearoa programme was designed to develop an understanding of Indigenous data science and sovereignty alongside some of the best researchers in Aotearoa New Zealand. The fully funded wānanga was open to Māori (tauira, kaitiaki, kaipakihi) participants from across Aotearoa. Applications were received from more than 35 respondents, and 23 tauira Māori attended the inaugural event.

text: Indigidata Aotearoa post-event summary report 2023 From the 21st to the 24th of August, the inaugural Indigidata Aotearoa 2023 was held at Te Whare Wānanga o Waikato. In recent years there has been significant advances in the fields of Indigenous data science and sovereignty. The Indigidata Aotearoa programme was designed to develop an understanding of Indigenous data science and sovereignty alongside some of the best researchers in Aotearoa New Zealand. The fully funded wānanga was open to Māori (tauira, kaitiaki, kaipakihi) participants from across Aotearoa. Applications were received from more than 35 respondents, and 23 tauira Māori attended the inaugural event.

year: 2023