ReReflections on a Pacific regional event held in New Zealand: exploring best practice for serving Pacific communities

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (5) ◽  
pp. 281-287
Author(s):  
Sarah Jutel ◽  
Bradley Watson ◽  
Faafetai Sopoaga
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Organizational Capacity ◽  
Non Profit ◽  
Design And Implementation ◽  
Culturally Informed ◽  
The Pacific ◽  
Hands On ◽  
The University ◽  
Pacific Community

The aim of this paper is to explore best practice, practical, collaborative and culturally-informed solutions for organising events to serve identified areas of importance for Pacific regional countries. This paper describes the design and implementation of a two-day hands-on workshop designed to support organizational capacity and strengthen innovation, solutions, and communication around mosquito-borne diseases in the Pacific region. The workshop (TechCamp New Zealand) was organised by the University of Otago in collaboration with the U.S. Consulate General New Zealand and with support from the Pacific Community (SPC). We share our experiences with the objective of supporting partnership approaches by governments, research institutions and other non-profit organisations when engaging with Pacific countries.

scholarly journals Bibliography of the History of Australian Science, No. 29, 2008

2009 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 147
Author(s):  
Helen M. Cohn
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Research Centre ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Physical Sciences ◽  
National Library ◽  
The Pacific ◽  
History Of ◽  
Royal Botanic Gardens ◽  
The University ◽  
Number Of Citations

This bibliography, in geographic terms, covers principally Australia, but also New Zealand, New Guinea and other islands of the Pacific Ocean near Australia, and Antarctica. It includes material on the history of the natural sciences (mathematics, physical sciences, earth sciences and biological sciences), some of the applied sciences (including medical and health sciences, agriculture, manufacturing and engineering), and human sciences (psychology, anthropology and sociology). Biographical material on practitioners in these sciences is also of interest. The sources used in compiling this bibliography include those that have proved useful in the past in finding relevant citations. The library catalogues of the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne, the National Library of Australia and the National Library of New Zealand Te Puna Matauranga O Aotearoa were particularly useful sources of information. Journals that have yielded articles for previous bibliographies were checked, as were some titles that have not previously been scanned. Hence a number of citations are included that were published earlier than 2008. Assistance has been received from a number of people who sent items or information about items published in 2008 for inclusion in the bibliography. In particular, Professor Rod Home has been most helpful in forwarding relevant citations. Staff of the eScholarship Research Centre at the University of Melbourne, especially Helen Morgan, were of great assistance in the preparation of this bibliography. Readers may have access to information about relevant books, journal articles, conference papers, reports, Master's and PhD theses and reviews published in 2009. They are encouraged to send such information to the compiler at the above email address for inclusion in future bibliographies.

Microelectronics Teaching at the University of Canterbury, New Zealand

1982 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 253-263
Author(s):  
L. N. M. Edward
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Thick Film ◽  
Integrated Circuit ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Course Structure ◽  
Hands On ◽  
The University

Teaching of integrated circuit engineering in New Zealand initially involved establishment of a Thick Film Hybrid Microelectronics Laboratory. Students now gain ‘hands-on’ experience using high quality equipment and processing standards which ensure commercially viable results, leading to increased confidence and satisfaction. Course structure is illustrated with typical projects.

scholarly journals Developing Our Voices: Pacific Early Career Academics’ Journeys in Aotearoa New Zealand

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tim Baice ◽  
Sereana Naepi ◽  
Seuta‘afili Patrick Thomsen ◽  
Karamia Muller ◽  
Marcia Leenen-Young ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
New Zealand ◽  
Early Career ◽  
Structural Barriers ◽  
Daily Lives ◽  
Aotearoa New Zealand ◽  
The Pacific ◽  
The University

The proportion of Pacific academics in permanent confirmation path positions at New Zealand universities (1.4 percent) continues to lag far behind the Pacific share of New Zealand’s population (7 percent). In this paper, we use a thematic talanoa to explore the experiences of Pacific early career academics (PECA) at the University of Auckland to highlight the key themes, challenges and features of our daily lives in the colonial, Western, and Pākehā institution that is the university. This paper sheds light on the systemic and structural barriers that impact PECA journeys through higher education and suggests actions that universities in New Zealand can take to further support, nurture, and develop PECA pathways into and upward through the academy.

scholarly journals Editorial: Meltdowns and militarisation

2014 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 7
Author(s):  
David Robie
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Los Angeles ◽  
University Of California ◽  
Special Edition ◽  
Nation States ◽  
The Pacific ◽  
Related Development ◽  
Literary Journal ◽  
The University

During the Pacific Science Inter-Congress in Fiji in July 2013, an integrated symposium on ‘Oceans and Nations: “Failed” states and the environment’ in the Pacific, was hosted at the University of the South Pacific. The brainchild of USP’s Dr Mohit Prasad and professors Victor Bascara, Keith Comacho and Elizabeth DeLoughrey of the University of California at Los Angeles, this drew its inspiration from another conference at Laucala Bay some two years earlier. The 2010 Oceans, Islands and Skies Symposium (OIS), with papers published in a special edition of the USP literary journal Dreadlocks (Prasad, 2010-11) in 2012, had established the disruption to the traditionally organic and fluid nature of relations between artists, writers and performers in the Pacific by the contemporary crisis of the environment. A follow-up Oceans and Nations Symposium explored relations between impacts on the environment, and crisis in political and related development, among the emerging nation-states of the Pacific.Cover cartoon from Rod Emmerson, New Zealand Herald.

scholarly journals Supporting successful learning outcomes for secondary Pacific students through home-school relationships

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Margaret Flavell
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Home School ◽  
Theory Approach ◽  
Ministry Of Education ◽  
Theoretical Frameworks ◽  
School Practices ◽  
School Structures ◽  
The Pacific ◽  
Pacific Community

<p>A need to improve learning outcomes for Pacific students has been highlighted by the Ministry of Education in Aotearoa/New Zealand, with the reflection that the education system has not adequately catered for these learners. The development of home-school relationships is recognised by the Ministry as one way of promoting the achievement of Pacific students; closer links with Pacific families are encouraged so that students’ needs may be better met. The aim of this research was to explore how secondary schools could develop relationships with Pacific families and communities in order to support students’ successful learning outcomes.  A qualitative case study, using a grounded theory approach, was employed. An Appreciative Inquiry framework helped guide the research design to facilitate the exploration of how home-school relationships worked well within the context of a New Zealand town, and how they can be enhanced to benefit secondary Pacific learners. A Communities of Practice lens supported analysis; and an appreciation of Pacific relationality was supported by the theoretical frameworks, Teu le va and Talanoa Research Methodology (TRM).  Key findings demonstrate the willingness and expertise from members of the Pacific community to support schools’ endeavours to cater for Pacific learners, helping address any barriers to family engagement. Despite the strong commitment from teachers and school leaders to work more closely and creatively with Pacific families, this study concludes that knowledge and ideas do not always flow freely between home and school. An inherent risk is that schools hold onto decision-making processes although there is a capacity within the Pacific community to offer effective solutions. To alleviate this risk, school structures need to open up to permit a freer exchange of information, prioritising relationships that accord with Pacific values. The bricolage of frameworks employed in this study have the potential to be applied to school settings for the review and development of home-school practices for Pacific families.</p>

Use of Bodily Tissues in Research – Pacific perspectives from Dunedin, New Zealand

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (5) ◽  
pp. 245-252
Author(s):  
Olivia Thompson ◽  
Jon Anderson ◽  
Margaret Chen ◽  
Grace Haack ◽  
Robert Mane ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Biomedical Research ◽  
Human Tissue ◽  
Diverse Range ◽  
The Pacific ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Research Initiatives ◽  
And Storage ◽  
Mixed Ethnicity ◽  
Pacific Community

Introduction Donation of human tissue is essential for biomedical research to improve our understanding of the causes and treatment of diseases. To facilitate this, researchers need to understand what approaches and processes make donation and storage more acceptable for various communities. This study explores the perspectives of Pacific peoples living in Dunedin, New Zealand on the use of human tissues for biomedical research. Methods In April 2018, four focus groups (total of 18 participants) were held with members of the Pacific community in Dunedin. Each group was demographically different, with groups consisting of; elders of mixed ethnicity, university students, medical doctors and one Tongan group of mixed ages. An open-ended questioning style was used, with specific prompts about participant’s perceptions of the purpose and processes for donating tissues for research and things that might make them more or less likely to donate. Findings There were a diverse range of views expressed, reflecting the diversity of participants across different ethnicities and ages. While participant responses varied widely in terms of enthusiasm or caution towards different types of donation, similar themes emerged regarding the importance of detailed informed consent, and respect and trust towards both the donors and/or their tissues. The importance of culture and religion on the attitudes or perspectives towards donation was also highlighted. Finally, it was perceived that donation is likely to be more acceptable if researchers are able to explain why their work is meaningful in a Pacific context and adapt to Pacific situations and/or concerns within the research protocols. Conclusions For Pacific peoples to derive the most benefit from research initiatives it is important that processes to collect human tissue are respectful of cultural protocols and expectations to support participation. This study provides useful information to support the evolution of guidelines within the NZ research context.

Traditional Medicine Use in the Dunedin Pacific Community in New Zealand

2018 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 17-26 ◽  
Author(s):  
Evan Wilson ◽  
Ben Grant ◽  
Rosa Tobin-Stickings ◽  
Hanneke Lewthwaite ◽  
Gina Franklin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
Pacific Islands ◽  
Wide Spectrum ◽  
Traditional Healers ◽  
Main Theme ◽  
Health Curriculum ◽  
Content Development ◽  
The Pacific ◽  
The University

Background: Traditional medicine (TM) has been practiced in the Pacific islands over many years, and Pacific peoples continue to use TM after migrating to New Zealand (NZ). There is limited published literature on Pacific TM use in NZ. This study explores the views, use of, and access to TM of Pacific Peoples living in Dunedin, NZ. The information provides a valuable contribution in an important area where there is a paucity of information, and will also inform content development for the Pacific health curriculum for health professional courses at the University of Otago. Methods: Cultural processes were used to inform and guide the recruitment of participants and data collection phases. Four focus groups were conducted with 15 Pacific Island community members. Interviews were recorded, transcribed and analysed using an inductive approach to identify main themes. Results: Three main themes emerged from the data: Firstly, perspectives of TM from Pacific peoples, was varied and included the importance of spirituality, the environment and inherited knowledge. Secondly, the use of TM which incorporated plants, massage, diet, family togetherness and other forms of healing. Reasons for the use and differences in uptake between groups were also identified. The last main theme identified was barriers in accessing TM, that included the scarcity of traditional healers, resources, and cost. Conclusion: The findings suggest Pacific peoples’ perspectives of TM encompassed a wide spectrum of views, knowledge and techniques. There were identified barriers in access and substitution where traditional ingredients were not available. Some expressed concern that TM use may decline due to loss of exposure and availability of resources. Other challenges are fewer traditional healers and relevant plants in New Zealand. Assisting Western health professionals to engender discussion and openness to TM use in Pacific Peoples is likely to support patient care.  

Searching for tūpuna

IFLA Journal ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 034003522110246
Author(s):  
Nicola Andrews
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Natural History ◽  
19Th Century ◽  
Indigenous Cultures ◽  
Aotearoa New Zealand ◽  
The Pacific ◽  
The University ◽  
Physical Spaces ◽  
The 19Th Century ◽  
New Location

The Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture opened the “Pacific Voices” exhibition in 1997, a community-led exhibition of Indigenous cultures throughout the Pacific Rim, including Māori. Twenty years later, Nicola Andrews, a Ngāti Pāoa Māori student at the University of Washington, serendipitously visited the Burke and began collaborating with the museum to reframe taonga (treasure, anything prized) descriptions in its catalogue and physical spaces. The Burke collection also includes 962 Māori photographs spanning the 19th century, which were removed from Aotearoa New Zealand and donated to the museum in 1953. These photographs had been digitized but not published, and the museum had almost no identifying information about their subjects. This article describes what is perhaps the first attempt in over six decades to identify the rangatira (chief, person of high rank) depicted in these images, and ways for the Burke to honor the tūpuna (ancestors) and taonga in its care as it prepared to open a new location in late 2019.

scholarly journals Pacific Community Mental Health Nurses'   Experiences of Working for a District Health  Board in New Zealand

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Jacinta Apelu
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
New Zealand ◽  
Community Mental Health ◽  
Service Management ◽  
Care Delivery ◽  
Healthcare Delivery ◽  
Health Board ◽  
District Health ◽  
The Pacific ◽  
Pacific Community

<p>As meeting the mental health needs of the Pacific people living in New Zealand has become a major focus for providers and District Health Boards since deinstitulisation, so is the significance of mental health care delivery for the Pacific minority. Pacific community mental health (PCMH) nursing as a means of healthcare delivery is a fairly new and unknown practice domain. The fact that no studies have been carried out to explore nursing in this field makes this an area that requires an understanding. This understanding will, in turn, enhance knowledge embedded in PCMH nursing and helps reduce practice constraints. This study explored the perspectives of Pacific nurses on what it is like for them to work in a PCMH service within a District Health Board. Five Pacific Island nurses who worked in the three Pacific Community Mental Health services based in the Auckland region participated in the project. The study employed narrative inquiry to gather data through focused storytelling method. The results of the study have indicated that PCMH nursing is a unique nursing field as well as highlight significant practice issues for nurses. Complex service infrastructure and language have been found to be the major contributing practice constraints. The findings suggest the need for District Health Board authorities, Pacific Mental Health service management, professional nursing education and development programs to consider addressing these practice issues to prevent further increase in the problem of PCMH nurses shortage and enhance recruitment and retention of these nurses.</p>

scholarly journals EDITORIAL: Finding the Pacific voice

2016 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 6
Author(s):  
Philip Leslie Cass ◽  
David Robie
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Associate Professor ◽  
Journalism Education ◽  
Research Association ◽  
The Public ◽  
University Of Technology ◽  
The Pacific ◽  
The Media ◽  
The Public Sphere ◽  
Pacific Community

Good journalism remains central to the needs of the Pacific and her people. Good journalism education is central to this issue of Pacific Journalism Review, which features a selection of papers on journalism education in the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand. Drawn mostly from the papers presented to the Fourth World Journalism Education Congress (WJEC16), and the preconference organised by the Journalism Education and Research Association of Australia (JERAA) and the Pacific Media Centre with the Media Educators Pacific (MeP) at the Auckland University of Technology in July, they all reflect the importance of good journalism and good journalism education. Speaking at the opening of the preconference, University of Auckland Associate Professor Toeolesulusulu Damon Salesa said the profession was vital for bringing the Pacific community together. Dr Salesa, director of the newly founded New Zealand Institute for Pacific Research, which sponsored five Pacific media educators to attend the conferences, said journalism helped people engage in the public sphere.

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