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Allocating Recreation Resources Ethically
Greenaway, R.
In this paper we will discuss concepts associated with a simple understanding of ethics. This is not a philosophical treatise, but an introduction to a few pragmatic tools that should be of use... read more
Predicting demand
Greenaway, R.
This paper tests the hypothesis that a high level of provision of resources for some recreation activities is a factor in their demise. The level of provision of resources for an activity generally... read more
Using market segmentation studies to monitor and predict trends
Greenaway, R.
We are fascinated by what the future holds. Life is uncertain and scary. When we are talking about attempting to predict the future, we are talking about reducing risk, and risk can be both... read more
Community Risk Management
Greenaway, R.
The management of risk is a big part of a leisure manager’s job. But which risks? Our first thoughts normally go to health and safety. However, all we seem to achieve when managing safety is to... read more
Analysing an Intervention for Sideline Behaviours
Simon Walters
This report details the evaluation of an educational intervention implemented by the Sideline Behaviour Group (SBG) in the Greater Auckland area. The group is comprised of representatives from... read more
Wilderness perception scaling in New Zealand: an analysis of wilderness perceptions held by users, nonusers and international visitors
Higham, J. E. S., Kearsley, G. W. & Kliskey, A. D.
Wilderness is a concept that has both a physical and a perceptual meaning. Wilderness images have been collected by a number of researchers in recent years in an attempt to understand precisely what... read more
Ranking New Zealand river values – a novel approach to managing the ‘chalk and cheese’ problem
Hughey, K. F. D.
In New Zealand, regional councils have the task of sustainably managing rivers and their flows. In trying to achieve this task they face enormous challenges including the need to allocate flows... read more
Management of the environmental noise effects associated with sightseeing aircraft in the Milford Sound area, New Zealand
Hunt, M.
Visitors to National Parks in New Zealand have strong expectations about their rights to enjoy recreational opportunities in natural areas free from perceived adverse effects of aircraft overflying... read more
Amenity values of spring fed streams and rivers in Canterbury, New Zealand: A methodological exploration (AERU Research Report No. 298)
Kerr, G. N. & Swaffield, S. R.
Groundwater allocation decisions have effects beyond the enterprises and land uses for which water is used. They may influence the quantity, quality and flow of spring fed streams within the... read more
Critique of Roading Law As It Applies To Unformed Roads
Mason, B. J.
This critique corrects errors, omissions and misconceptions in Roading Law As It Applies To Unformed Roads (RLAIATUR) (Hayes, 2007a), a dissertation as advice to the New Zealand Government’s... read more