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Faamanatu-Eteuati, Niusila(Victoria University of Wellington, 2020)
This qualitative research study explored Samoan teachers’ experiences of classroom behaviour management in the context of Samoan secondary schools. As Pacific teachers of the 21st century, we are encouraged to be resilient ...
Marinaccio, Jess(Victoria University of Wellington, 2019)
Taiwan (the Republic of China, ROC) contains vibrant communities of Pacific diplomats and students from Taiwan’s allies—as of August 2019, this included Tuvalu, Nauru, Solomon Islands, the Marshall Islands, Kiribati, and ...
Shandil, Vicky(Victoria University of Wellington, 2019)
Cultural performances are more than forms of entertainment and vehicles for conveying social and religious traditions. These acts are political acts that can exceed their role of promulgating hegemonic formations and instead ...
Churchward, Marianna Ellen(Victoria University of Wellington, 2015)
Motherhood is a life-changing event. It is a significant milestone for a woman. This thesis explores the concept of motherhood from the perspectives of Samoan first-time mothers living in New Zealand. The thesis traces ...
Fatu, Emily(Victoria University of Wellington, 2016)
This Master of Arts thesis investigates and draws conclusions regarding how creative arts present accommodating spaces for articulating and understanding cultural mixedness amongst Pacific populations in New Zealand. New ...