- Puawai June 2010Research
Trust Waikato is committed to funding regional community research.
We believe that our donations will become even more strategic as we learn more from the body of research that is being built up.
Click on a research project listed below to obtain more information. We have arranged the research into the following headings:
- Community
- Environment
- Ethnic
- Health
- Maori
- Older People
- Youth
Community Research
Investigating Strength-based Practice: A Report for James Family (January 2003) - University of Waikato
Wendy Drewery, Kathie Crocket and Tim Harker
The objective of the project was to establish the usefulness or otherwise of the strength-based practices used by James family, a social service agency operating at nine sites in the upper North Island.
Lean On Me: Evaluating Support for Women with Postnatal Distress (2002) - Waikato Insitute of Technology (Wintec)
Tara Argaet, Carolyn Evans, Kirsty Greaves, Annie Leung, Amanda Malcolmson (Tutor: Lindsey Mitchem)
This research project aimed to work collaboratively with the Waikato Medlab Family Centre to evaluate the Post Natal Disorders Support Group that the Centre facilitates.
The Impact and Effectiveness of Waikato Funding Organisations (May 2004) - University of Waikato
Dr Jo Barnes
Assesses the impact and effectiveness of funding organisations to which community groups in the Waikato have access.
The Internet Applications in Not-for-Profit Organisations in Waikato, New Zealand (2002) - Waikato Insitute of Technology (Wintec)
Deniss Yeung
The study was conducted to see if internet technology for the Non-for-Profit sector could serve the community more efficiently and effectively.
Community Directory Project (November 2003) - Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec)
D Woodward, N Tahu, R Walker, C Hirst, S Goundar, M Faith Chadwick-Walters, T Madsen, S Patel, G Millie Gawler (Tutor: Jackie McHaffy)
This project, in association with Te Whare o Te Ata Community Centre, undertook to lay the foundations of a service directory for the Fairfield/Ward Three community.
Evaluation of Otorohanga Counselling (2002) -
An evaluation of Otorohanga Counselling Services was requested by the agency and commissioned by Trust Waikato. The aim of the evaluation was to gather information from all stakeholders of Otorohanga Counselling Services and provide the agency with information on how to enhance its services in the future.
Head Injury Prevention Promotion (June 2003) - Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec)
Rebecca Caruthers, Amy Lerke, Lorraine Perrson, Layla Rakatau and Chung Yang (Tutor: Betty Blake)
This project was undertaken in partnership with Te Whare o Te Ata Community Centre to explore the need for education about head injury prevention and helmet use, particularly in relation to skateboarding.
Hold My Hand: Parents Supporting Parents (2002) - Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec)
Beverley Bedford, Natalie Chapman, Natalie Reese, Jillian Archipow, Summah Ruddock, Debbie Klinkhammer, Rebecca Flanagan (Tutor: Diana Bowen)
This research project investigated what health professionals know about the services and benefits of Parent to Parent Waikato Incorporated.
Training Needs of Not-for-Profit Organisations in Waikato, New Zealand (2002) - Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec)
Deniss Yeung
Between June and August 2001 1000 Not-for-Profit organisations in the greater Waikato region of New Zealand were surveyed to ascertain their training needs. This study reports the findings of this survey.
Western Community Centre Function and Effectiveness: A Critique (August 2004) - University of Waikato
Cecelia Hotene
To critique and make recommendations on the Western Community Centre's functions and effectiveness as a deliverer of social services.
What About Me! (June 2003) - Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec)
Andrew Vanner, Linda Whibley, Jan Chambers, Jeannie Christie, Jane Meolver, Ainsley Swain and Sonia Wells (Tutor: Lindsey Mitchum)
This project was undertaken to evaluate men's perspective of living with a partner with postnatal distress and to establish if there was a need for support to be available for men.
LifeLine Waikato (2004) - Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec)
Richard Attwood, Geoff Coatsworth, Linda Monigatti, Karren Saddleton (Tutor: Deniss Yeung)
To establish what the public awareness, perception and demand for Lifeline Waikato services are.
Striving for Sponsorship (2004) - Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec)
Angela West, Jonathon Termaat, Melinda Pierce, Shelley McNae, Naomi Charsley, Jewel Barlow, David Barber (Tutor: Betty Blake)
To identify background information about sponsorship of the Western Community Centre's annual community event 'Stars in the Park'.
‘Broncho Te Kiri’ Information Technology Centre Evaluation (2007) - Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec)
Kelly Gibson-van Marrewijk and Margaret Couch
The Broncho Te Kiri Information Technology Centre has provided an invaluable service to the Enderley Park Community. This evaluation looks at the development and growth of the Broncho Te Kiri ITC.
Environmental Research
Contamination and Remediation of Soil at a Former Orchard Site in Hamilton (June 2005) - University of Waikato
Janine S. Sedgwick
Study examines a former orchard property in Hamilton that was subjected to historical pesticide application. The persistence of these agrichemicals is of environmental concern.
Research into the light climate of a large, shallow, hypereutrophic lake in North Waikato (June 2005) - University of Waikato
Alex Hopkins
This study focuses on examining potential methods for reducing the re-suspension of lake-bottom sediments in Lake Waikare, with the ultimate aim of being a potential method for improving the lakes light climate, water quality, and allowing aquatic plant regrowth.
Tourists' Opinion of Raglan as an Ecotourism Destination (August 2004) - University of Waikato
Clare Wimmer
To establish the composition of Raglan's visitor mix and visitors' attitudes towards Raglan as an ecotourism destination. It also reviews the meaning of ecotourism and provides information to assist in future policy development for sustainable tourism in Raglan.
Ethnic Research
Interviewing Indian Women about their English Language Learning Experiences: An Investigation into the Process (2002) - Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec)
Barbara Green (Tutor: Jill Musgrave)
This study examines how people from a non-English speaking background manage their everyday lives.
Refugee Mothers Adjustment to Life In NZ - Effect on Mental Health (August 2004) - University of Waikato
Chaykam Chomminavong
This study Investigates the effects of acculturation, cultural adjustment difficulties and its impact on the mental health status of refugees.
Visual Imagery and the Internet (February 2004) - Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec)
John Clayton
This project investigates whether the needs of multi-cultural internet users are being considered in the design of technology rich learning environments on the web.
Today Not Tomorrow: Somali Women's Health Project (June 2003) - Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec)
Robyn Allen, Mary Disher, Eadie Fallen, Tina McArthur, Karen Nixey and Andrea Scholes (Tutor: Dr Virginia Fairnie)
This project was undertaken in partnership with the Waikato District Health Board's Cervical Screening Programme to gain an understanding of the Somali community health beliefs that could inform future health promotion initiatives.
Building and Strengthening Relationships (2004) - Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec)
Wendy Clark, Natalia Hautapu, Jennifer Kelly, Natalie Seymour, Gloria Smith, Pat Warn (Tutor: Betty Blake)
The purpose of this project was to work in partnership with The Western Community Centre in identifying ways to build and strengthen relationships with minority groups within their community.
Transition to Change for 3 International Students (2008) - Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec)
Dhammika Silva
Leaving their country of origin and traveling to study in a new country can be exciting and stimulating. Even though it may have been planned and prepared for well in advance, the extent of the change and the effects it has on International students can be profound.
Creating a Sense of Belonging: Refugee and Migrant Report (November 2003) - Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec)
Gaywyn Adams, Jane Campbell, Nway Nway Kyaw, Louisa Morton, Anna Painting, Jung Ja Shinn, Ellisha Sorensen and Yilun Yang (Tutor: Betty Blake)
The purpose of this project is to provide background information for the development of Ethnic Community Health Worker (ECHW) positions in the Hamilton region.
Knowledge for New Settlers: A Survey of Needs in Hamilton (2002) - Migration Research Group and Anthropology Department, University of Waikato
Elsie S. Ho, Jacqueline M. Lidgard, Wendy E. Cowling and Richard D. Bedford
Over the past decade there has been a substantial increase in the number of non-English-speaking-background new immigrants and refugees coming to New Zealand. The 2001 census identified 6,600 new migrants who had chosen to settle in Hamilton between 1996 and 2001; ten percent of them could speak other languages but not English or Maori.
Permission to Play (2002) - Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec)
Rochelle Alston, Julie Body, Anna Cassey, Paulette Gaskin, Daphne Sinclair (Tutor: Margaret Couch)
The objective for this research project was to gain an understanding of the developmental needs of young children (aged 2-5) of Somali culture.
Health Research
Shaking the Tree: A Report Compiled for Pinnacle Independent Practitioners Association (2002) - Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec)
Sapphire Martin-Bailey, Cathy Mills, Cindy Tawa, Bronwyn Turnwald, Jayneen Vallance (Tutor: Hilary Graham-Smith)
The project purpose was to explore what the community believes is an appropriate level of input into the governance of Primary Health Organisations and what they perceive to be the most effective way for them to have that input.
Someone To Turn To (June 2003) - Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec)
Shannin Foote, Marion Govind, Jo Halsey, Rose Jerome, Jennifer Kendall and Paula Kingston (Tutor: Margaret Couch)
This research project was a collaboration with the Waikato/Bay of Plenty Division of the Cancer Society to identify the support needs of people with cancer and those areas where further improvements could be made.
Criteria for Referral: Step into Malcolm House: Achievement, Self-Growth, Opportunity, Hope (2002) - Waikato Insitute of Technology (Wintec)
Lynette Broomfield, Heather Gifkins, Christine Wiring (Tutor: Trish Wright)
The aim of this reserarch project was to develop a referral pack to reduce the numbers of inappropriate referrals to Malcolm House.
A Time Line to Recovery (2004) - Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec)
Gwen Ashford, Lallie Narainsamy, Heather Payne, Michelle Pye, Judith Wright (Tutor: Angie Stewart)
The purpose of this project was to explore strategies that support staff link theory to practice in mental health care settings.
Breathe Freely (2004) - Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec)
Sara Gaustad, Taryn Glaslow, Jo Tissingh, Rebecca Barry, Stavey Price, Stacey Downs, Alicia Panettiere, Claire Ewington (Tutor: Alison Garlick)
This project focused on the impact of implementation of smoke free legislation on bars and restaurants.
Effect of Weight Cycling in Females (2004) - Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec)
Andrea Braakhuis, Jodie Collins, Elaine Rush.
Does weight cycling affect metabolic rate and eating behaviours in normal weight females?
Malcolm House Report (2004) - Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec)
Jan Brown, Gloria Te Huia, Cheryl Powell, Margi Rolleston (Tutor: Robyn Boladeras)
This report provides a background of the service offered at Malcolm House, the implications of the Ottawa Charter and the Treaty of Waitangi, key issues pertaining to the mental health services in relation to Malcolm House, the Assertive Out Reach model and also the Strengths Model.
Tuff Teeth in Te Pahu (2004) - Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec)
Nerida Bates, Bailey Webby, Sandra Koers, Lynne Brocklebank, Kate Robinson, Debbie Briscoe, Sian Guthrie, Judith Broome (Tutor: Suzanne Moorhouse)
This project, undertaken in conjunction with Te Pahu School, looked at aspects of the fluoride debate, nutrition in which certain foods have been highlighted and their impact on teeth, how certain medications affect teeth and good dental hygiene practices.
Diabetes Youth Waikato Foundations (2002) - Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec)
Glen Marsden, Bryony Simmons, Meredith de Denne, Doreen Kaveeta Sami and Jennifer McLeod (Tutor: Gytha Lancaster)
Our aim was to work in partnership with Diabetes Youth Waikato to source information and to enable strong foundations for future growth. Diabetes Youth Waikato is a small group of parents who help other parents with children with diabetes by providing support, information and companionship.
Exploring Perceptions of Health and Safety at Mainland (2002) - Waikato Insitute of Technology (Wintec)
Kiri Wray, Lisa Richmond, Nicola Unwin, Jenny Barron, Penni-Ella Savill, Sarah Veale, Anthea Higgins (Tutor: Jo Cottrell)
The aim of this research was to gain a positive result for workers in reducing injuries at work by considering how attitudes of employees may effect health and safety.
For Safety's Sake: An initiative towards community collaboration for injury prevention (November 2003) - Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec)
K Akehurst, R Clark, L Dainty, M Drivehall, A Lockwood, T Metz, B Morgan, R Naicker, J Scott, J McSorley, S Stacey, L Walker, C Sullivan (Tutor: Dr V Fairnie)
This project identified groups and organisations in Hamilton City involved in injury prevention, with a view to compiling a database for use by all the Injury Prevention and Community Safety (IPACS) group.
TICK HERE Measuring Quality in Primary Health Care (June 2003) - Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec)
Diana Astwood, Monique Boshier, Jo Clapson, Debra de Bruin, Kate Hannaford, Janet Parsons and Gayleen Putt (Tutor: Hilary Graham-Smith)
This project was undertaken to establish how the Pinnacle Group Limited could engage in the measurement and feedback of consumer opinion about primary health care services in a way that is meaningful and of mutual benefit.
Ballymena House Activity Centre (November 2003) - Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec)
Rauti Blackman, Erica Lee and Patrice Marra (Tutors: Betty Blake and Mark Kingston)
This project worked with Ballymena House in Putaruru to examine the needs for an activity/rehabilitation centre for people suffering from a psychiatric illness.
Circle of Support (June 2003) - Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec)
Lisa Flower, Michelle Jerome, Amy Lewis, Tineka Roos, Brooke Samson and Renée Uttinger (Tutor: Alison Garlick)
This project was undertaken in partnership with the Hamilton Women's Centre to identify the needs of family and whanau who were supporting a loved one with an eating disorder such as anorexia and bulimia nervosa.
The Empty Section: A Report Compiled for Pinnacle Independent Practitioners Association (November 2002) - Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec)
Holly Duggan,Trudy Eley, Raewyn Hallett, Katy Langley, Katherine Leppard, Sandra Pascoe, Cynthia Seama (Tutor: Hilary Graham-Smith)
The aim of this project, “The Empty Section” was to understand the difficulty of achieving true and meaningful community involvement in the governance of PHOs.
Malcolm House: Standards, Audit, Quality Assurance (2002) - Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec)
Lynette Smith, Barbara Smith, Judy Morris (Tutor: Trish Wright)
This research examined audit recommendations made in 2001 and assisted staff with a pathway towards a quality assurance process for their service.
Survivorship, The First Breath, Learning to Live (2004) - Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec)
Helen Brennan, Lisa Horsfield, Jasmine Kingi, Kim Merrett, Karen Ryan, David Scott, Pam Williams (Tutor: Margaret Couch)
The objective of this study was to provide 'workable' recommendations for the Waikato/BOP Division of the Cancer society by exploring issues as they relate to the psychosocial needs of cancer survivors.
Maori Research
The Evolution and Challenges faced by One Maori Dance Form (June 2005) - University of Waikato
Pania Roa
Overview of the history of one Maori dance or kanikani form. It traces the status and role of this dance form from pre-European times through to the last 160 years of colonisation.
Ahakoa he iti he pounamu’ Although it Appears Small, it Symbolises a Powerful Unity (2002) - Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec)
Desiree Herbert, Susan Brest, Winnipere Ngawaka, Tania Lepper, Nesca Bowlin, Kylie Balzer (Tutor: Jan Liddell)
The project purpose was to identify any possible gaps in service provision including appropriateness, accessibility and services offered within the Melville community. Although the focus was on the Melville community, our specific interest was to those health issues and needs pertaining to Maaori
Experiences of Maori Students in Mainstream High Schools: What Helped and What Didn't (August 2004) - University of Waikato
Jodie Robertson
The purpose of this research was to identify positive and negative factors which contributed to Maori students successfully completing secondary school and entering higher education.
The Female Maori Body - Is it losing Mana? (August 2004) - University of Waikato
Wikitoria August
An exploration of bodily rituals, practices and cultural spaces of the female Maori body.
Marketing Tertiary Education to Maori: Building Bridges to Strengthen Participation (April 2005) - Te Wananga O Aotearoa
Mark Bojesen-Trepka, Dr Sasha Grant, Dr Ngapare Hopa
The prime focus of the research was examination of the issues that inhibit Maori from successfully engaging with tertiary training and education providers.
Comparative Analysis of Contemporary Treaty settlement governance laws, policies and institutions within NZ and Canada (June 2005) - University of Waikato
Robert Joseph
This research explores ways in which the respective dominant legal systems can evolve so as to accommodate the best governance values, structures and concepts of both Treaty signatories in NZ and the 3 founding 'peoples' of Canada.
Older People Research
Experiences of Care: Older People's Stories of Assisted Living (August 2004) - University of Waikato
Sally Fenwick Ridley
To gain some insight into the way the provision of care is both broached with and delivered to older people whose age related physical debility requires they accept some form of assistance.
Environmental support for people with dementia of the Alzheimer's type (DAT) (August 2004) - University of Waikato
Ming-Yun Hsieh
To investigate the effects of environmental adaptations that aimed to build on participants' preserved skills and reduce the impact of their cognitive deficits on certain activities and care-giving burden.
Youth Research
Links in Tauranga Community Services For You (2002) - Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec)
Julie Lattaway, Shirley Pamment, Mairi Lucas, Delmay Laurie, Carol Rielly (Tutor: Jo Cottrell)
The project was undertaken within the Tauranga community. The primary focus was to research networks and links within the mental health services available for youth aged 14-24 years. A secondary focus was to commence development of a mental health directory and the third focus was to identify gaps that may exist within these services.
Road Safety: Te Tangi a te ina Tangata Project (November 2003) - Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec)
S. Duncan, R. Marston, C. Orringe, C. Pema, K. Roach, A. Samuel, N. Williams (Tutor: Jan Liddell)
This project explored the issue of road safety of children under the age of 12 in the Fairfield area of Hamilton.
Student Truancy (August 2004) - University of Waikato
Anni Schwanen
To identify some of the reasons behind student truancy in a sample of teenagers attending the City West Activity Centre, an alternative education provider in Hamilton.
Youth: The Shining Light of Western Community Centre (2002) - Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec)
Andrea Tunnicliffe, Bronnie Baillie, Karen Ormsby, Katy Harris, Naomi Lake, Nicky Moran (Tutor: Betty Blake)
The project team evaluated the experiences and impacts of youth attending holiday programmes organised by The Western Community Centre.
Te Kuiti Youth Centre: Making It Happen! (2002) - Waikato Insitute of Technology (Wintec)
Kelly Rathbone, Rachel Morris, Lahna Hoskin, Janine Barry, Jennifer Hill, Lixian Chen, Jessica Van Weerd (Tutor: Gytha Lancaster)
The aim of this research project was to explore the views of the youth of Te Kuiti in relation to the development of a youth centre.
Life is Do-able (2002) - Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec)
Sonya de Haan, Jenni Edge, Paula Palmer, Sharman Perry, Donna Holmes, Debbie Watson, Danielle Ballantyne (Tutor: Diana Bowen)
This research project was a collaboration with the Mental Health Promotion project group of Community Health, Health Waikato, to explore ways in which to promote a Quality of Life programme with the focus being on 17-25 year olds.
Covering Yourself: Condom Use Among Hamilton Tertiary Students (2002) - Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec)
y Pinny, Melanie Filmer, Kristal Charsley, Grant Abbot, Melanie Young, Emmalee McVean (Tutor: Karen Alderton)
In this research project students have attempted to explore some of the issues surrounding condom use in the Waikato. The aim was to find out why sexually transmitted infections (STI’s), in particular chlamydia and gonorrhoea are climbing (among youth).
Homesafe Evaluation (November 2003) - Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec)
Feine Alwood, Alesha Beckett, Sarah Gilbertson, Tayla Lock, Kylie Matthews, Susan McNeil, Vanessa Whitley and Sarah Wyatt (Tutor: Alison Garlick)
Evaluation of the recently developed HOMESAFE programme - a collaborative community initiative developed within the Hamilton area to promote youth safety.