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Showing 1 to 16 of 16 for “"New Zealand economy"”.
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Media representations of the New Zealand economy: an exercise in critical theory
This thesis examines how news media practices and discourses have depicted structural changes in the New Zealand political economy. For this purpose chapter one develops two critical perspectives. It is first explained how the capitalist political economy shapes the institutional and rhetorical …
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A critical analysis of New Zealand's policy disallowing foreign investment in New Zealand fish quota: A dissertation submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Resource Studies (Honours) at Lincoln University
During the 1970s the New Zealand fishery was dominated by foreign fishing vessels. The introduction of the Fisheries Act 1983 marked the beginning of a phasing out of foreign fishing effort in New Zealand waters. The Act, and its amendments, ban foreign ownership of New Zealand fish quota. However, …
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Migrant Labour Exploitation in New Zealand: A Critical Analysis of the Political Discourse
… labour (SML) workers. A significant share of New Zealand’s workforce is made up of SML and due to this extensive reliance on imported labour, cases of SML exploitation are common. Earlier studies have documented both the occurrence of SML exploitation and its drivers, such as employer-bounded …
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The development of a free trade agreement between China and New Zealand: From the perspective of the New Zealand wool industry
New Zealand was the first nation to recognize China as a market economy under WTO rules and began negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with China in 2004. New Zealand also aims to be the first country to conclude a free trade deal with China. This study will assess recent developments in …
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Trade Policy, Processing, and New Zealand Forestry
The New Zealand forestry sector is well recognised as being amongst the oldest and most historically, politically, and economically significant sectors in this country's European history. In recent years, in particular those following the major restructuring of the industry which took place in the …
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Growth and diversification in New Zealand's agriservice industry : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts in Geography at Massey University
… expansion through time and space in the New Zealand economy. In studying this topic it is necessary to comprehend the basic components of corporate growth, diversification and the uniquity of the agriservice industry, a 'colonial invention' (MacDonald, 1975) of Australasia. In order to …
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A model of New Zealand’s post-war inflation
… has been published relating specifically to the New Zealand economy. This study does not attempt to develop a comprehensive theory of inflation, but has as its purpose the formulation of a simultaneous equation model to explain and predict movements in variables relevant to the inflationary …
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An investigation into the determinants of innovation in the New Zealand biotechnology sector
… The framework is tested on one part of the New Zealand economy - the biotechnology sector - an area of rapid technological change where innovation is of particular significance. Theoretical approaches to the economics of innovation and technological change are reviewed with particular …
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The Impact of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) on Perceived Entry Strategies of New Zealand SMEs: A Case Study of China
… mean further integration of resources between New Zealand and China, which will be more conducive to the further development of bilateral trade and economic relations (MFAT, 2022). NZ SMEs have been identified as having a significant impact on the country's economy and international business …
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An investigation of the factors affecting guest selection of hotel/motel accommodation within New Zealand: development of a management decision model
… the selection of hotel/motel accommodation in New Zealand. The tourism and hospitality industries are an important part of the New Zealand economy, with tourism producing more overseas income than any other individual industry. It is vitally important for hotel and motel owners and management …
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The Value of Irrigation Water in New Zealand
… issues pertaining to freshwater quantity in New Zealand agriculture. Currently, freshwater is managed under the Resource Management Act (1991) and the allocation system is essentially on a “first-come first-served” basis – whoever gains access to water rights first blocks out subsequent …
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Occlusion prediction for kiwifruit yield estimation
Kiwifruit is very important to the New Zealand economy, bringing in NZ$2.39 billion in the 2017/2018 season and projected to grow to NZ$4.5 billion by 2025. Every season, the expected yield from each orchard is estimated. These estimates are used for both on-orchard decisions regarding thinning and …
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SMEs and CA firms ecosystem: the case of New Zealand taxation and audit
… SME client. SMEs are an important part of the New Zealand economy and a worthy market for CA firms. They are in need of various services, such as external audit and taxation. For vigorous strategic planning, SME managers and their CA firms need to identify and use common practices for CA firm …
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From soil to groundwater: Assessing the leaching potential of cadmium across gradients of soil types and land-uses
… The productivity of agriculture, the mainstay of New Zealand’ economy, relies on millions tons of fertiliser to maintain soil fertility. These fertilisers contain contaminants, including cadmium (Cd) which pose risks to the environment and human health. The assessment of the bioavailability, …
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Place-based Management for Post-border Biosecurity in Aotearoa New Zealand - Giving Effect to Mana Whenua Informed Decision-making
… pollution, and climate change. In New Zealand, invasive species are adversely affecting prominent native species and ecosystems—plant pathogens are impacting kauri trees and forests as well as many of our native myrtles, including pōhutukawa (Metrosideros excelsa) and rātā …