Masters Theses
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The Masters Theses collection contains digital copies of AUT University masters theses deposited with the Library since 2002 and made available open access. From 2007 onwards, all theses for masters degrees awarded are required to be deposited in Tuwhera Open Theses & Dissertations unless subject to an embargo.
For theses submitted prior to 2007, open access was not mandatory, so only those theses for which the author has given consent are available in Tuwhera Open Theses & Dissertations. Where consent for open access has not been provided, the thesis is usually recorded in the AUT Library catalogue where the full text, if available, may be accessed with an AUT password. Other people should request an Interlibrary Loan through their library.
Theses are protected by the Copyright Act 1994 (New Zealand). The thesis may be consulted by you, provided you comply with the provisions of the Act and the following conditions of use:
- Any use you make of these documents or images must be for research or private study purposes only, and you may not make them available to any other person.
- Authors control the copyright of their thesis. You will recognise the author’s right to be identified as the author of the thesis, and due acknowledgement will be made to the author where appropriate.
- You will obtain the author’s permission before publishing any material from the thesis.
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Sand Dune Vegetation Monitoring and Assessment Using UAV Remote Sensing: A Case Study for Karekare Beach Auckland Region New Zealand
(Auckland University of Technology, 2022)There has been a rapid amount of ecosystem and biodiversity loss globally. Coastal ecosystems such as sand dunes have been particularly at risk, from climate change, residential intensification and invasive species (Haddad ... -
Pause Through Shadow
(Auckland University of Technology, 2022)This thesis seeks to explore if a multi-sensory building on the banks of Te Whau (the Whau) can have a profound influence in connecting people back to the awa (river). Through design making and testing I investigate various ... -
“¿Y ahora quién podrá defendernos?”: Exploring the Application of Ally Theory in Community Interpreting in Aotearoa From a Latin American Service-User Perspective
(Auckland University of Technology, 2022)Community interpreters hold a powerful position within any interpreted event due to their linguistic and multicultural knowledge, as well as their agency to make decisions that affect the outcomes of the interaction ... -
The Wellbeing of Sexuality and Gender Diverse Students in New Zealand Secondary Schools: An Exploration of Principals’ Perspectives
(Auckland University of Technology, 2022)The wellbeing of sexuality and gender diverse students is significantly worse than their heterosexual peers, while it is expected of educational leaders to create a safe and inclusive environment in their schools for all ... -
Behaviour Anomaly on Linux Systems to Detect Zero-day Malware Attacks
(Auckland University of Technology, 2022)Internet-connected devices have been the subject of cyber threats due to the gain malicious actors can get by compromising these systems. Endpoint protection is available on these systems, protecting if the malware signature ... -
Timelessness Tu’unga
(Auckland University of Technology, 2022)The Moana-Nui people are often perceived as different people made up of many cultures and identities. However, a vast array of their traditions and ways of life do interlink and are parallel to each other. In order to ... -
Viti: The Bridge of Moana-Nui
(Auckland University of Technology, 2022)Viti (Fiji) lies at the centre of Mōana-Nui (the Pacific) where the lines of Melanesia and Polynesia converge. Its location has brought about a unique culture where one can find people, arts, crafts, foods, traditions, and ... -
The Role of Organisational Change Management in Robotic Process Automation Implementation Projects
(Auckland University of Technology, 2022)Robotic Process Automation (RPA) has witnessed a significant increase in popularity since 2018, with numerous medium and large enterprises adopting RPA each year. Despite the high uptake of RPA, there are many challenges ... -
Characterisation of Pigmentation in a Novel Isolate of Arthrobacter Recovered from Soils of the Namib Desert
(Auckland University of Technology, 2022)The high solar irradiation of desert systems is biologically stressful upon their indigenous soil bacteria, and has major influences on the complexity of their irradiation resistomes (Yuan et al. 2012; Paulino-Lima et al. ... -
Testing the Influence of Self-Generated Persuasion on Conspiratorial Thinking Among New Zealand Adults
(Auckland University of Technology, 2022)Conspiracy theories are persuasive and influential. Given the risks associated with belief in unwarranted conspiracy theories, research has started to examine various interventions to prevent or correct conspiracy adherence. ... -
Living and Remaining The Adaptive Re-used Tannery Community Brings Us Together
(Auckland University of Technology, 2022)In the context of the Muddy Urbanism Research Lab, this thesis explores how an architectural intervention can recognise the historical value of an industrial heritage building precinct. The design research takes an approach ... -
Te reo ki rō whare rīpene
(Auckland University of Technology, 2022)He rangahau auaha tēnei mō te reo Māori me ngā ahuatanga Māori ki roto i te whare rīpene. E rua ngā taha o ngā mea katoa, ā, ka pērā anō tēnei rangahau. Ko te matū o te mahi nei, he mahi rīpene, ko ngā waiata e toru kua ... -
An Assessment of Prevalent Security Issues on ZigBee 3.0 Networks
(Auckland University of Technology, 2022)ZigBee is a wireless technology standard for connecting Internet of Things (IoT) devices based on the IEEE 802.15.4 specification. Similarly to other IoT protocols, ZigBee faces numerous security issues that threaten the ... -
The Effect of CO2 Enrichment on the Photochemical Efficiency of the Scleractinian Coral Acropora millepora (Ehrenberg, 1834)
(Auckland University of Technology, 2022)Global trends of increasing atmospheric CO2, warming, and eutrophication enrich seawater with CO2, either directly, through gas absorption, or indirectly, through microbial processes. This enrichment alters the speciation ... -
Hand Therapists’ Experiences and Perspectives of Support in Hand Therapy Training
(Auckland University of Technology, 2022)Hand therapy is a clinical area of practice for occupational therapists (OTs) and physiotherapists (PTs) undertaking rehabilitation of the upper limb. Occupational therapists and PTs start as associate hand therapists ... -
I Know What I Need – Thank You for Asking: A Model of Young Women’s Co-creation for Internet Based SRH Promotion
(Auckland University of Technology, 2022)This project, titled “I know what I need – Thank you for asking”, aimed to address the sexual and reproductive health needs of young women diaspora from the Indian subcontinent in Aotearoa New Zealand, by providing an ... -
Exploring the Association between Indicators of Football Performance and Match Outcome: A Qatar Stars League Perspective
(Auckland University of Technology, 2022)This study explores the association between performance indicators and match outcome in football in Qatar. To the best of the author’s knowledge, there have been no published match analysis studies in the Middle East ... -
Production of Kombucha With New Flavour Using Chinese Oolong Tea (Tie Guan Yin)
(Auckland University of Technology, 2022)Kombucha is a slightly carbonated, sweet and acidic refreshing beverage obtained from the fermentation of tea and sugar with a symbiotic interaction between bacteria and yeasts. Due to its inherent health benefits, it ... -
Connecting With the Ngākau: Exploring Social and Emotional Learning Appropriate for the Culturally Diverse Contexts of Primary Schools in Aotearoa New Zealand
(Auckland University of Technology, 2022)Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) is an important area in education that has gained attention in recent years due to an increased focus on student wellbeing, even more so due to Covid-19 and inter-racial issues on the ... -
Continued Professional Development for Early Career Midwives in Aotearoa New Zealand: An Appreciative Inquiry
(Auckland University of Technology, 2022)The question this appreciative inquiry study asks is, ‘What are early career midwives’ experiences of working in maternity hospitals that support their continued professional development?’ Professional development is ...