scholarly journals Niche Theory Analysis of Sustainable Strategic Relationships among MICE Destinations: A Case of New Zealand

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jiwon Lee
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Niche Theory ◽  
Theory Analysis ◽  
Niche Marketing ◽  
Cooperative Strategies ◽  
Industry Research ◽  
Destination Competitiveness ◽  
Strategic Relationships ◽  
Mice Industry ◽  
Activity Survey

This study aimed to analyze the competitive relationship among meetings, incentive, convention and exhibition (MICE) destinations with reference to the notion of niche businesses in New Zealand; and to explore the existence of cooperative strategies between neighboring destinations. The data were collected from Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment Reports on the Convention Activity Survey (CAS) in New Zealand. The study contributes towards an innovative and better understanding of the dynamics of sustainable destination competitiveness. It broadens the scope of MICE industry research by exploring new insights on the notion of destination competition and makes a theoretical connection between niche theory and the importance of coopetition. By investigating the case of MICE destinations of four northern central islands in New Zealand, this study provides information on the strategic significance of niche marketing for global destinations preparing for entrance into this market.

scholarly journals Improving the Accessibility of the Tourism Industry in New Zealand

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (24) ◽  
pp. 10478
Author(s):  
Cheryl Cockburn-Wootten ◽  
Alison McIntosh
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Social Model ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Social Model Of Disability ◽  
Tourism Sector ◽  
The Social ◽  
Destination Competitiveness ◽  
Equity Of Access ◽  
Equity And Inclusion

Internationally, the accessible tourism market has been identified as a growing segment that could lead the way for social inclusiveness, as well as providing the industry with financial gains and destination competitiveness. Despite the increased number of people who travel with access requirements, the sector still lacks an understanding of the expectations and experiences of access tourists. Accessible tourism covers an array of impairments from people who are immobile, visually impaired, an invisible impairment, parents with pushchairs, and seniors. The purpose of this study was to understand the expectations and experiences of the access consumer to suggest improvements for accessibility for the New Zealand tourism sector. The social model of disability was adopted to examine the sector and framed the semi-structured interviews with access consumers. Key results identified from the data were the need to achieve dignity in service offerings to gain experiences that facilitate independence and equity of access, access to information before the travel that is clear and accurate to aid planning, and accessible transport and education. In conclusion, the paper calls for the New Zealand tourism industry to align with the Disability Strategy sustainability goals to achieve equity and inclusion and create enjoyable accessible experiences in their tourist offerings.

The Knowledge Economy in New Zealand

2001 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 55-61 ◽  
Author(s):  
C.M. Kirk ◽  
D.M. Bibby
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Global Market ◽  
Advanced Technology ◽  
Technology Sector ◽  
Bus Stop ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Industry Research ◽  
Industrial Sectors ◽  
Market Focus ◽  
Key Steps

Emanating from its ‘last bus stop on the planet’ remoteness, New Zealand has traditionally faced significant barriers to the development of its export base. In the new knowledge-based economies, many of these barriers no longer apply. In order to take advantage of this new global environment and turn around its declining economic performance, New Zealand must take a number of key steps. The authors propose an approach that will enable the country to develop a knowledge-based advanced technology sector that will: specialize in niche products; be flexible and responsive; have a range of products and services across a number of industrial sectors; and have a global market focus. In proposing this solution, they focus on the respective roles of government, industry, research providers and education providers, and make recommendations accordingly.

scholarly journals Mixing Business with Politics? The Role and Influence of the Australia New Zealand Leadership Forum

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Simon Le Quesne
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Economic Integration ◽  
Regional Integration ◽  
Integration Policy ◽  
Building Relationships ◽  
Strategic Relationships ◽  
High Level ◽  
Key Participants ◽  
Unofficial Diplomacy

<p>Since 2004, the Australia New Zealand Leadership Forum (ANZLF), an annual bilateral business-led Forum, has facilitated the engagement of high level state and non-state Australian and New Zealand actors in debate, unofficial dialogue, networking, information and idea exchange. Yet very little is known about the event, who participates and what the ANZLF produces. Drawing on extensive interviews with key participants and organisations, this thesis examines the Forum’s genesis, its form and modalities, and the substance of the meetings. While the literature on “track two” diplomacy and regional integration often exaggerates the importance of business and other non-official actors in the process, evidence from the ANZLF case suggests that these participants merely promote, but do not transform trans-Tasman economic integration policy. Rather, the ANZLF has served as a tool for governments to expand their capacities and to draw on alternative resources. The ANZLF is an example of unofficial diplomacy helping governments to build strategic relationships with a variety of non-governmental actors to advance specific objectives. From a New Zealand perspective, the thesis argues the Leadership Forum has been beneficial in building relationships, networks and trust as the country engages in asymmetrical integration with Australia.</p>

Comparison of two instruments (G2 Tenderometer and a Lloyd Texture analyser) for measuring the shear force of cooked meat

2011 ◽  
Vol 51 (1) ◽  
pp. 71 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. L. Hopkins ◽  
E. S. Toohey ◽  
M. J. Kerr ◽  
R. van de Ven
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Coefficient Of Variation ◽  
Shear Force ◽  
Linear Motor ◽  
Meat Industry ◽  
Beef Meat ◽  
Industry Research ◽  
Cooked Meat ◽  
Research Institute

A comparison of the peak shear force results for a Lloyd texture analyser and a G2 Tenderometer was undertaken using both sheep and beef meat. The G2 is a new version of the Tenderometer developed originally by the Meat Industry Research Institute of New Zealand and uses an electric linear motor to compress the sample, but still retains the blunt wedge-shaped ‘tooth’. By comparison the Lloyd texture analyser can be used with a shearing head derived from the Warner–Bratzler type of head. Analysis of sheep samples (n = 148) and beef samples (n = 192) of the same size revealed that the average G2 Tenderometer shear force results were ~1.3 times those for the Lloyd when testing less tender samples. An examination of the repeatability within cook block samples for these less tender sub-samples revealed a coefficient of variation of ~12% for both the Lloyd and Tenderometer instruments. For the more tender samples, the average results for the two instruments did not differ significantly, but for less tender samples it was observed that the results for the Tenderometer were more variable than those for the Lloyd texture analyser. Data on shear force generated by the G2 are not equivalent to that generated by the Lloyd and use of the G2 requires more replicates to be tested per sample to achieve an equivalent level of precision to that of a Lloyd texture analyser. As a guide only, G2 Tenderometer values can by multiplied by 0.75–0.80 to give approximate Lloyd results if required for samples of average toughness, otherwise the following model can be used Lloyd = 2.49 Tenderometer0.72.

scholarly journals An Exploration of Building Energy Model (BEM) Calibration in New Zealand

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Ethan Duff
Keyword(s):  
Quality Assurance ◽  
New Zealand ◽  
Energy Use ◽  
Building Energy ◽  
Building Energy Efficiency ◽  
Existing Building ◽  
Individual Interviews ◽  
Industry Research ◽  
Energy Modelling ◽  
Calibration Techniques

<p>This study explored the use of Building Energy Modelling (BEM) and BEM calibration techniques for existing buildings as currently employed in New Zealand Industry.  Research on the use of BEM for existing building energy efficiency retrofits has increased dramatically over the past few decades. However, this use of BEM has been criticised for inaccurate and unbelievable results. These are often the result of not closely matching the building being modelled due to uncertainties around model inputs and modeller assumptions. As a result, researchers have responded by developing techniques to ‘calibrate’ models by comparing the simulated building with the actual building energy use thus providing quality assurance.  However, many of these techniques are difficult, esoteric, convoluted or impractical for industry professionals. This research explored if a simple calibration technique developed at Victoria University of Wellington by Dr. Shaan Cory would meet the needs of industry practitioners. The technique was turned into a usable tool and student trialled to prepare it for industry assessment. Four BEM experts were then interviewed in a series of individual interviews and workshops trialling the use of the technique.  The research concluded that the use of BEM is limited in New Zealand due to a perceived Industry value gap – building owners are not aware of the benefits of modelling whole-building retrofits. This leads to reduced uptake of calibration techniques from industry resulting in a credibility gap, where the modeller themselves may not be confident of their own BEMs. This is due, in part, to a lack of industry quality assurance guidelines, usable calibration tools, and certainty around model inputs. The adoption of the streamlined Cory method would be of significant benefit to practitioners. However, it was identified that it did not solve all issues relating to uncertainty estimation.</p>

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