scholarly journals From Alba to Aotearoa: Profiling New Zealand's Scots Migrants, 1840-1920

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Rebecca A. Lenihan
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Quantitative Analysis ◽  
Internal Migration ◽  
Return Migration ◽  
Death Certificates ◽  
Qualitative Case Studies ◽  
Key Characteristics ◽  
Genealogical Data ◽  
White Settlers ◽  
Core Questions

<p><b>While New Zealand has been described as more Scottish than any other country beyond Scotland, and Scots consistently made up nearly 20 per cent of the immigrant population of New Zealand to 1920, as a group New Zealand's Scots migrants have remained relatively blurred. The distinctive national backgrounds of New Zealand's British migrants have seldom been recognised in general histories or in specialist studies of migration to the country, migrants having tended to be categorised as 'British' and 'Non-British', leading to what Akenson aptly described as the 'lumpingof all white settlers into a spurious unity.' This thesis, conceived as part of a larger research project investigating the experiences and contributions of Scots in New Zealand, seeks to establish key characteristics of the Scottish migrants arriving between 1840 and 1920. Five core questions are addressed: 'from where in Scotland did they come?', 'who came?', 'when?', 'in what numbers?', and 'where did they settle?'.</b></p> <p>While previous studies have suggested partial answers to some of these questions, the present research offers a more full and detailed profile of New Zealand's Scots migrants than has previously been available. Critically, it takes the earlier findings further. Though the investigation has been based primarily upon statistical analysis ofa genealogically-sourced database of 6,612 migrants, quantitative analysis has beensupplemented by qualitative case studies. Comparison with a second set of data derived from death certificates has enabled a testing of the validity of genealogical data as a source for migration studies. In addition to the five central questions around which the thesis is structured, the study also addresses issues of internal migration within Scotland, emigration to otherdestinations prior to arrival in New Zealand, individual and generational occupationalmobility, chain and cluster migration among Shetland migrants, and return migration.</p>

scholarly journals From Alba to Aotearoa: Profiling New Zealand's Scots Migrants, 1840-1920

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Rebecca A. Lenihan
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Quantitative Analysis ◽  
Internal Migration ◽  
Return Migration ◽  
Death Certificates ◽  
Qualitative Case Studies ◽  
Key Characteristics ◽  
Genealogical Data ◽  
White Settlers ◽  
Core Questions

<p><b>While New Zealand has been described as more Scottish than any other country beyond Scotland, and Scots consistently made up nearly 20 per cent of the immigrant population of New Zealand to 1920, as a group New Zealand's Scots migrants have remained relatively blurred. The distinctive national backgrounds of New Zealand's British migrants have seldom been recognised in general histories or in specialist studies of migration to the country, migrants having tended to be categorised as 'British' and 'Non-British', leading to what Akenson aptly described as the 'lumpingof all white settlers into a spurious unity.' This thesis, conceived as part of a larger research project investigating the experiences and contributions of Scots in New Zealand, seeks to establish key characteristics of the Scottish migrants arriving between 1840 and 1920. Five core questions are addressed: 'from where in Scotland did they come?', 'who came?', 'when?', 'in what numbers?', and 'where did they settle?'.</b></p> <p>While previous studies have suggested partial answers to some of these questions, the present research offers a more full and detailed profile of New Zealand's Scots migrants than has previously been available. Critically, it takes the earlier findings further. Though the investigation has been based primarily upon statistical analysis ofa genealogically-sourced database of 6,612 migrants, quantitative analysis has beensupplemented by qualitative case studies. Comparison with a second set of data derived from death certificates has enabled a testing of the validity of genealogical data as a source for migration studies. In addition to the five central questions around which the thesis is structured, the study also addresses issues of internal migration within Scotland, emigration to otherdestinations prior to arrival in New Zealand, individual and generational occupationalmobility, chain and cluster migration among Shetland migrants, and return migration.</p>

The New Chinese Community in New Zealand: Local Outcomes of Transnationalism

2001 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 213-240 ◽  
Author(s):  
Manying Ip Wardlow Friesen
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Return Migration ◽  
Host Society ◽  
Chinese Community ◽  
Republic Of China ◽  
Economic Motivation ◽  
Economic Miracle ◽  
Chinese Migrants ◽  
Depth Interviews

The new Chinese community in New Zealand (formed since 1987) is made up of immigrants from the People's Republic of China, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Malaysia as well as other countries. Initially looked upon as harbingers of the “Asian economic miracle” by the New Zealand government, the new arrivals met with numerous unforeseen difficulties. This article is based on the findings of surveys and in-depth interviews in which the primary migrants were asked about their motives for migration, the economic and social outcomes of their migration, their perception of the comparative strengths of their native land and New Zealand, and their long-term view on settlement and return migration. The surveys are also set against background statistics from the 1996 census as well as immigration figures up to 2000. The findings challenge the assumption of the importance of the economic motivation of migration, and point to the primacy of social and environmental factors. They also suggest that transnationalism is a long-term strategy, instead of a temporary expediency, but also that most Chinese migrants in New Zealand have tried to integrate with the host society when possible.

scholarly journals “What Kind of a Science is Sustainability Science?” An Evidence-Based Reexamination

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (5) ◽  
pp. 1478 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xuening Fang ◽  
Bingbing Zhou ◽  
Xingyue Tu ◽  
Qun Ma ◽  
Jianguo Wu
Keyword(s):  
Sustainability Science ◽  
Coming Of Age ◽  
Change Point Detection ◽  
Exponential Growth Phase ◽  
Human Environment ◽  
Key Characteristics ◽  
Asymptotic Development ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Core Questions ◽  
Point Detection

Sustainability science (SS), rooted in multiple disciplines, has been developing rapidly during the last two decades and become a well-recognized new field of study. However, the “identity” of SS remains unclear. Therefore, this study was intended to help synthesize the key characteristics of SS by revisiting the question raised by the leading sustainability scientist, Robert Kates (2011): “What kind of a science is sustainability science?” Specifically, we reviewed the literature in SS, and developed a synthesis of definitions and core research questions of SS, using multiple methods including change-point detection, word cloud visualization, and content and thematic analyses. Our study has produced several main findings: (1) the development of SS exhibited an S-shaped growth pattern, with an exponential growth phase through to 2012, and a asymptotic development phase afterwards; (2) ten key elements from the existing definitions of SS were identified, of which understanding “human–environment interactions” and “use-inspired” were most prominent; and (3) sixteen core questions in SS were derived from the literature. We further proposed an eight-theme framework of SS to help understand how the sixteen questions are related to each other. We argue that SS is coming of age, but more integrative and concerted efforts are still needed to further consolidate its identity by developing a coherent and rigorous scientific core.

The Norwegian Historic Population Register and Migration

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 249-263
Author(s):  
Lars Holden ◽  
Svetlana Boudko
Keyword(s):  
International Migration ◽  
Internal Migration ◽  
Return Migration ◽  
High Probability ◽  
Population Register ◽  
Place Of Birth ◽  
Migration Research ◽  
National Population Register ◽  
Automatic Methods ◽  
And Migration

This article describes the development of the Norwegian Historical Population Register, which is the first open national register. In the period 1735–1964, 9.7 million people lived in Norway, and for them 37.5 million events (such as birth, death, or migration) have been recorded in sources. We link together as many events as possible for the same persons and families, but only include links that have a high probability of being correct. The linking is performed by automatic methods and crowdsourcing. A national population register is important for migration research. It allows us to reconstruct (stepwise) internal migration in Norway, frequently followed by international migration from Norway, as well as return migration to Norway. Many non-Norwegian sources also specify place of birth by country, and this makes it possible to identify individuals in Norwegian sources.

scholarly journals "Te kōwhiringa pōti Māori: Me rārangi Māori, me rārangi auraki rānei?" Exploring rangatahi Māori experiences of the Māori electoral option process: A mixed-method approach

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ruben Kearney-Parata
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Quantitative Analysis ◽  
Mixed Method ◽  
Electoral Roll ◽  
Mixed Method Approach ◽  
Political Landscape ◽  
Aotearoa New Zealand ◽  
Kaupapa Māori ◽  
Elected Representatives ◽  
Method Approach

<p><b>In Aotearoa New Zealand, Māori voters have the option to sign up for one of two electoral rolls: the Māori roll or the general roll. This function of Indigenous political choice and representation occupies a unique place in Aotearoa New Zealand’s constitutional arrangements. </b></p><p>While the Māori electorates have been around for over 150 years, the number of seats have grown from only four to seven in the New Zealand House of Parliament. Electoral roll populations determine the number of seats in Parliament, and provide a sole line of accountability to Māori communities for elected representatives. The Māori Electoral Option, which provides voters the opportunity to change rolls, is only presented once every five years. In this thesis I identify three pervasive systemic barriers, as well as a number of other issues, present in the electoral roll option process. </p><p>This research contributes to the growing literature looking at rangatahi Māori experiences intersecting with identity, place, space and time. Through a Kaupapa Māori lens, this thesis uses interview findings and quantitative analysis to discuss the experiences of rangatahi navigating the Māori electoral roll choice. Here I explore the various influences and complexities which impact rangatahi Māori interaction with the electoral rolls as well as the broader socio-political landscape.</p>

scholarly journals Baa, Baa, Black Sheep  Have You Any Wool?  Developing the RBV  Through a Study of the  New Zealand Merino Clothing Industry

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
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Andrew Jackson
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Profile Analysis ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Clothing Industry ◽  
Black Sheep ◽  
Key Characteristics ◽  
High Level ◽  
Traditional Approaches ◽  
Competitive Rivalry

<p>This thesis explores how the traditional approaches to researching the Resource-Based View (RBV) do not fully address the heterogeneity within the participants of the research. Traditional approaches assume similar levels of knowledge, prioritisation, and value (awareness) are held across the participants. This thesis proposes that this similarity may not exist for every industry. Focused on the New Zealand merino clothing industry, this research employed two studies to determine the key characteristics and perceptions of the main players in the industry. Initially an industry profile is formed from secondary data sources, which covers the 30 years since the inception of the New Zealand merino clothing industry. This profile forms the basis for the interview sample and provides comparison for interview findings. Through the use of open-ended questions and a semi-structured interview process this thesis carried out interviews with the CEOs of thirteen New Zealand based merino clothing firms from throughout New Zealand. These interviews offered the participants the opportunity to express their perspectives on the resources they deem to be most important. The outcomes of these interviews are surprising; with the results questioning more assumptions of RBV research than just the similarity of awareness. Drawing together the analysis of the industry profile and the findings of the interviews, these two studies highlight a number of key findings. Most significantly, it is apparent that the majority of the interviewees do not perceive themselves as competing, though the industry profile indicates that the industry has a high level of competitive rivalry. Additionally, the firms do not appear to be differentiating themselves from one another, with few unique approaches utilised by the interviewees in regards to product, design, and business practice. Lastly, this thesis illustrates that these differences in perception between the industry profile analysis and the interview findings could be due to the ambition and future perspectives of the CEOs.</p>

Lord Rutherford, 1871 - 1937

1938 ◽  
Vol 2 (6) ◽  
pp. 394-423 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Primary School ◽  
Brook Trout ◽  
The State ◽  
Small Class ◽  
English History ◽  
Black Rat ◽  
White Settlers

If a new country is peopled with a good stock, its future is assured. Such has been the happy fortune of New Zealand, which to-day justly claims Rutherford as her greatest son. New Zealand was sighted by Tasman and visited by Captain Cook, F.R.S., who stayed long enough to bequeath the flea, the black rat and the pig to the Maoris. The country received its first white settlers in 1817, but the main colonization followed about 1840— less than a hundred years ago! Among the early settlers was one of the Rutherfords, for the most part Scots and a virile border-folk. His son James, and Martha his wife, another New Zealand settler from Sussex, had four sons and eight daughters. Ernest, the second son and fourth child, was born on 30 August, 1871, near Nelson, at Brightwater, and there he went to the State primary school, whence he obtained a scholarship to the Nelson School. About this time his father had moved to Pungarehu, Taranika Province, where he had a flax farm and mill and a rope walk. Rutherford is reported on good authority to have been a normal, happy, unassuming boy, but with unusual powers of concentration — the secret of his success in life. He shot pheasants and wild pigeons, played forward at Rugby football, caught eels and brook trout, nearly drowned himself bathing, took clocks to pieces, made water wheels (like Newton), photographed, loved reading and music; he also won prizes and scholarships for English, History, French, and Latin. He was greatly helped by a good schoolmaster, W . S. Littlejohn, who taught him sound mathematics, and, in a very small class, chemistry and physics.

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