Wellington Region

The re-emergence of restorative justice occurred across the globe during the 1970’s as a viable alternative to traditional criminal justice processes (Mika & Zehr, 2003). Restorative justice focuses on repairing the harm caused to the victim by the offender after an offense has occurred (Maxwell, 2007a, 2007c; Zehr, 1990). The 1990’s saw the implementation of the Family Group Conference (FGC) in New Zealand’s youth justice system with the passing of the Children, Young Persons and Their Families…

The Catchment Land Use for Environmental Sustainability model (CLUES), designed by the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research Ltd (NIWA), provided the data for both the Nitrogen and the Phosphorus concentrations throughout New Zealand. The development of CLUES was through a consolidation of existing mapping procedures and modelling(EnviroLink, 2012), and contributed to by various research organisations (NIWA, 2016). From this collaboration, the models responsible for the Nitrogen…

A serious problem that exists among Māori in New Zealand is Testicular Cancer. It affects young men from all backgrounds and there is little research on what risk factors there are. The encyclopaedia Britannica online defines Testicular Cancer as a “disease characterized by uncontrolled growth of cells within the testis, the reproductive organ that produces sperm. Testicular Cancer represents only one percent of all cancers in males, but it is the most common malignancy in men between ages 15…

shy and introverted little girl (Jewett, 670, 678) that likes the peace and quiet of the little farm house and the woods. She and her grandmother live there isolated (Jewett, 669) and the only people they sometimes meet are a few "farmer-lads of the region" (Jewett, 671).Therefore, especially, Sylvia is very shocked when the strange hunter arrives and does not know how to handle the situation as she first tries to hide from him (Jewett,…

like the Parkes Observatory serve the purpose in gathering radio waves. Radio astronomers speciality study space by observing and studying radio waves in detail. Radio waves are a type of electromagnetic radiation and ever since it has measuring regions on the electromagnetic…

Introduction This critical essay is written to analyse the issues related to effective team development in a selected New Zealand company. The theories are based on the research of Mickan and Rodger (2000) and Lees (2011) in team building. The essay first looks into the key concepts delivered in these two articles and the differences, advantages and disadvantages between the two theoretical frameworks, as well as the application to below business organisation. The selected organisation is a New…

Observatory serve the purpose in gathering radio waves. Radio astronomers speciality study space by observing and studying radio waves in detail. Radio waves are a type of electromagnetic radiation and ever since it has become possible in measuring regions in the electromagnetic spectrum (outside the optical range) there has been a significant improvement in the field of astronomy. This is due to more capabilities in making accurate observations. There has been a…

Women fighting for their space The feminization of the paid labor force has been considered to be one of the most important changes in society the past century. Accompanied by a profound cultural shift and the commitment to gender equality in society, women over the past year have managed to make remarkable moves in the business world towards equal opportunities. Women have also managed to advance into more leadership and executive positions, showing that society no longer is the “man’s world”…

Elder abuse is the psychological, physical, financial or sexual mistreatment, of a person aged 65 years or more, as a result of an exploitation of trust between the victim of abuse and the perpetrator.1 This includes intentional or unintentional neglect.1 Risk factors for elder abuse include impaired cognitive function, social isolation and major life transitions such as widowhood.1 The act of abuse incorporates both the acts of commission and omission of care for the elderly, whether…

“One hires the best consultants on airfield layout, noise impacts, terminal layout, on-site roadways, off-site roadways, cost estimating, financial analysis, and forecasting,” observed DIA administrator Gail Edmond. “They brainstorm and generate as many alternate layouts as possible.” Alternatives were discussed and eliminated at periodic joint working sessions, and a technical subcommittee was organized to gather input from the eventual airport users, airlines, pilots, and the FAA. “Everybody…