community
Rosalie Hyslop
- 2022
- Kellogg 48
Katherine Gillespie
The aim of this research was to explore ways to strengthen rural communities in New Zealand. The research focuses on the three small rural communities of Kimbolton, Apiti and Rangiwahia, all located in the northern Manawatu. Six households were chosen from each community and invited to participate in the project. The participants were given a … Read more
- 2016
- Kellogg 34
Powdrell Richard, J
This report aims to identify the roading issues of SH 2 that place barriers on the future development of Te Puke. By identifying the problem areas, created by high traffic volumes and high heavy vehicle percentages, it will stimulate discussion and debate resulting in a more unified approach to achieving solutions. It recommends a more … Read more
- 2009
- Kellogg 25
Goodman, Steve
The rural service industry comprises of five distinct areas of service that are specifically focused on the primary sector. These areas include suppliers, professionals, brokers, contractors and some farm businesses. The level of competition ranges within and between these areas is generally determined by the demand for the service. As such, there tends to be … Read more
- 2007
- Kellogg 23
Sharpin Richard
The Clydevale Clinton Quality Employers Group has been set up to specifically meet the needs of our 20 plus dairy farmer members. In setting up the processes and procedures for the group we have endeavoured to meet critical employment standards in areas of our industry that often create problems. This has included: – Capping hours … Read more
- 2006
- Kellogg 22
Gilbert Caroline
This investigation, of how self-concept labels influence the adaptation of overseasborn partners of New Zealand-born farmers into rural New Zealand, was designed to look at why some partners successful make the transition to rural New Zealand and farming, while others struggle. The hypothesis is that if immigrant partners can change the self-concept labels they use … Read more
- 2005
- Kellogg 21
Bubb John
This report looks at the site selection process and construction of the modern day landfill and what the impact is on the local rural community. Bubb John
- 2005
- Kellogg 21
Crawford, Mark
To determine what the challenges are to rural primary health care, and make recommendations to enhance sustainable service provision. My objective is to qualify the future needs of Community Health Trusts. They must meet the Ministry of Health directives regarding Primary Healthcare. These are as stated in the back to back contracts between PHOs and … Read more
- 2005
- Kellogg 21
McLeod Dianne, C
Statistics reveal around 6800 new lifestyle blocks are created each year. Yet surprisingly little is known about “Lifestylers” – nobody knows for sure whether the anecdotal data reported in media matches the reality of life on a lifestyle block. This research was undertaken to investigate people who have purchased and live on lifestyle properties on … Read more
- 2005
- Kellogg 21
Welch Linda, A
Rangitikei College provides free High School education with transport, for 11 contributing Primary Schools surrounding the township of Marton. Disappointingly, three 45 seater buses with limited standing room only, plus many private cars, pay to transport their children to larger neighbouring Secondary Schools in Wanganui, Feilding and Palmerston North. Many small rural towns may be … Read more
- 2003
- Kellogg 19
Fraser Jane, C
Our families are our most important asset. We as parents want to give the children we are blessed with, the best start in life they can possibly get. Education, after family life, is the main way to give them that start. As children advance through the primary system secondary education is uppermost in parents minds. … Read more
- 2002
- Kellogg 18
Matthews Lyndon
Rural Communities around us are dying. This study identifies that the best way to revive a rural community is by focusing on the community’s assets, capacities and abilities. In New Zealand the Department of Labour’s Community Employment Group (CEG) provides a good support network to encourage revitalisation. The change, however, must come from within the … Read more
- 2001
- Kellogg 17
Rainey, Ruth
The purpose of this report is to describe and review several initiatives that occurred in Taihape and the surrounding rural district over the past three years. There appears to have been a significant improvement in the business and economic situation in this area. Is this a false perception? Have the three initiatives (two Government-funded and … Read more
- 2000
- Kellogg 16
Innes Diana, M
Purpose: To describe and examine the social impacts of the arts on a rural community. To describe and examine the economic impacts of the arts on a rural community. To describe and examine the public and private funding available to the arts in a rural community. In order to examine the social and economic effects … Read more
- 1999
- Kellogg 15
Bayly, John
In the Bay of Islands of Northland, New Zealand there is only one marina of 108 berths. This in an area that is recognised as being one of the boating mecca’s of New Zealand. There are around 1200 swing and pile moorings in the area which is about the maximun number provided for in the … Read more
- 1996
- Kellogg 14
Perry Marlene
Interactive video conferencing is a two way communication medium exchanging voice, picture, document and graphic links via ordinary telephone lines. The Waikato Polytechnic was the first educational institution to install video conferencing. It now offers dozens of courses with this innovative technology. The Waikato Polytechnic has the equipment and the expertise to deliver distant packages … Read more
- 1995
- Kellogg 13
Rachel Barker
- 1994
- Kellogg 12
Farnsworth Mark, C
This project reviews the government’s Education Development Initiative (EDI) as it may apply to Northern Wairoa area in Northland. It is noted that a move by Selywn Park School to change its status is the principle driver behind the proposed EDI. Four EDI viability criteria – Excess Pupil Capacity, Deferred Maintenance, School Transportation & Community … Read more
- 1992
- Kellogg 11
Wilkinson, Di
The topic is my community, the district of Wimbledon/Herbertville with emphasis on the role of women in the paid work force. The method used was a survey sent out to every household in the district (excluding holiday homes). Detailed are some of the changes and concerns of the people still living in the area, and … Read more
- 1990
- Kellogg 10
Henderson, Nicola
The aim of the report is to provide an introduction to the factors which go to make up the landscape of Waipukurau township. The physical, visual, social and cultural aspects are introduced. The report is the result of a visual survey, research into physical and cultural factors and a telephone survey of the elderly care … Read more
- 1990
- Kellogg 10
Ruddenklau, Veronica
The problem of providing services for people is an ever present, ever compounding one in New Zealand. The decisions relating to who needs what, how those needs can be filled and how much money should be used to do so are complex, made more so’ by the fact that needs change. In the last five … Read more
- 1989
- Kellogg 9
Donelley, Christine
Ageing is a process of adaptability. Elderly people view ‘old age’ as a negative state, characterised by sickness and disability along with loss of control of their environment. They do not see themselves as old and are astonished when others refer to them in this way. Their rejection of the label ‘old’ was taken to … Read more
- 1988
- Kellogg 8
Turner, John F.
It is 10 years since fundraising and planning began for the Mossburn Community Centre. What has been my intention is to try and summarise the events during the past years, so that members of our community may be able to look back and recall the fellowship that took place and the success of their labour. … Read more
- 1988
- Kellogg 8
Livingstone, Alan D.
The events of line route determination and compensation in the contentious Mt. Pirongia region of the Huntly-Stratford 220kV transmission line has prompted me to carry out this project in the hope that it will contribute to and initiate action so that this unfortunate and unnecessary episode never occurs again. Residing within this area in question, … Read more
- 1988
- Kellogg 8