title: PUCM 2 Survey Results 2001-2002

authors: Day, Maxine

subjects: New Zealand

abstract: This Report contains the results from a survey of resource management consultants and resource consent applicants carried out during 2001-2002 to gain factual and attitudinal information about the plan
implementation processes of respective councils. It drew on the experiences of 277
applicants and consultants representing a diversity of stakeholders, and provided a
valuable check on the quality of processes and procedures of councils with respect to
plan implementation and compliance.

text: PUCM 2 Survey Results 2001-2002 This Report contains the results from a survey of resource management consultants and resource consent applicants carried out during 2001-2002 to gain factual and attitudinal information about the plan
implementation processes of respective councils. It drew on the experiences of 277
applicants and consultants representing a diversity of stakeholders, and provided a
valuable check on the quality of processes and procedures of councils with respect to
plan implementation and compliance.

year: 2002-06

title: Contrasting object-relational and RDF modelling in a Tourist Information System

authors: Hinze, Annika

subjects: computer science

abstract: Advanced tourist information systems should deliver more than weakly-related static information about sights. Instead, semantically-rich information about sights (e.g., groups of sights with same characteristics) should be delivered to the mobile users. Furthermore, tourists should not be overwhelmed by a stream of superfluous data unrelated to their interest and location. Personalization of the information delivery to each traveller, together with his or her travel history, is therefore crucial. 
In this paper, we describe the lessons learned from developing the kernel of an advanced tourist information provider using a semantic network of sight-related information and considering the travellers' interest and travel route. The system is a combination of event notification services (publish/subscribe) and location-based services (LBS). For modelling all relevant data, two approaches are compared: a RDF-based model and an object-relational model.

text: Contrasting object-relational and RDF modelling in a Tourist Information System Advanced tourist information systems should deliver more than weakly-related static information about sights. Instead, semantically-rich information about sights (e.g., groups of sights with same characteristics) should be delivered to the mobile users. Furthermore, tourists should not be overwhelmed by a stream of superfluous data unrelated to their interest and location. Personalization of the information delivery to each traveller, together with his or her travel history, is therefore crucial. 
In this paper, we describe the lessons learned from developing the kernel of an advanced tourist information provider using a semantic network of sight-related information and considering the travellers' interest and travel route. The system is a combination of event notification services (publish/subscribe) and location-based services (LBS). For modelling all relevant data, two approaches are compared: a RDF-based model and an object-relational model.

year: 2004

title: Tukua Kia Rere! Maori Adult Students Succeeding at University

authors: Williams, Daphne Christina (Tina)

subjects: Maori students in higher education

abstract: A considerable amount of research has focussed on Māori underachievement in mainstream education. There is, however, much less research that celebrates Māori academic success. Even less has been written about the experiences of adult Māori students who return to study long after leaving school and go on to become academically successful in higher education. This study contributes to the growing body of knowledge regarding Māori academic success at university. It sought to explore the experiences of sixteen adult Māori students who entered university via special admission and went on to attain undergraduate degrees. The study examined the challenges that these individual’s experienced on their way to becoming academically successful and identified the main factors that helped them to achieve educational success. An overarching Kaupapa Māori theoretical framework was employed in this study. A qualitative research methodology was implemented and Kaupapa Māori research principles informed both the research processes and the interpretation of research outcomes. The findings suggest four major factors contributed to the success of the participants in this study: a strong determination to succeed (whāia te iti kahurangi), the extended family (whānau), strong social support networks with peers and faculty (whakawhanaungatanga) and Te Ao Māori (the Māori World). However, some of these same factors were also found to hinder academic success in the university setting. The Manu Tukutuku (kite) model was developed directly from the research findings. In addition to providing a theoretical frame for understanding the experiences of Māori special admission students at university, this model also provides a useful ‘toolkit’ for those wanting to support Māori students within the university context. The implications of this study suggest that New Zealand Universities can better support Māori special admission students by being more inclusive of their cultural capital, by eliminating racism and discrimination in the university environment and by fostering better relationships between staff and students. Creating opportunities for Māori students to develop social networks at University was also identified as important.

text: Tukua Kia Rere! Maori Adult Students Succeeding at University A considerable amount of research has focussed on Māori underachievement in mainstream education. There is, however, much less research that celebrates Māori academic success. Even less has been written about the experiences of adult Māori students who return to study long after leaving school and go on to become academically successful in higher education. This study contributes to the growing body of knowledge regarding Māori academic success at university. It sought to explore the experiences of sixteen adult Māori students who entered university via special admission and went on to attain undergraduate degrees. The study examined the challenges that these individual’s experienced on their way to becoming academically successful and identified the main factors that helped them to achieve educational success. An overarching Kaupapa Māori theoretical framework was employed in this study. A qualitative research methodology was implemented and Kaupapa Māori research principles informed both the research processes and the interpretation of research outcomes. The findings suggest four major factors contributed to the success of the participants in this study: a strong determination to succeed (whāia te iti kahurangi), the extended family (whānau), strong social support networks with peers and faculty (whakawhanaungatanga) and Te Ao Māori (the Māori World). However, some of these same factors were also found to hinder academic success in the university setting. The Manu Tukutuku (kite) model was developed directly from the research findings. In addition to providing a theoretical frame for understanding the experiences of Māori special admission students at university, this model also provides a useful ‘toolkit’ for those wanting to support Māori students within the university context. The implications of this study suggest that New Zealand Universities can better support Māori special admission students by being more inclusive of their cultural capital, by eliminating racism and discrimination in the university environment and by fostering better relationships between staff and students. Creating opportunities for Māori students to develop social networks at University was also identified as important.

year: 2010