Latest Publications
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Waste Management in the Construction and Demolition Industry
Guest post by Yanina Purcell, ESRC Unitec’s Environmental Solutions Research Centre (ESRC) investigates ideas and concepts, and conducts research, under two main themes of waste and pollution. ESRC estimates that construction and demolition (C&D) in Auckland produces 25,000 tonnes…
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Hihiko o Mangarautawhiri: Power sovereignty in Te Rohe Pōtae
Guest post by Cat Mitchell, Ngā Wai ā Te Tūī Māori and Indigenous Research Centre Most people across Aotearoa get one power bill, but this is not the case for whānau of Te Rohe Pōtae (the King Country), who…
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Rangatahi ki te Kainga: A Research project that investigates housing for rangatahi Māori
Guest post by Cat Mitchell, Ngā Wai a Te Tūī Māori and Indigenous Research Centre Owning a home has been seen by generations of New Zealanders as a rite of passage and a sign of one’s move into adulthood.…
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Unitec researcher collaborates with Deaf community on mental health study
Guest post by Dr Samantha Heath Navigating the vagaries of our current health system and accessing the right professionals and treatment can be a difficult job on any given day. Add to this mix being Deaf, having a mental…
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Understanding and improving indoor air quality
Guest post by Yanina Purcell Understanding and improving indoor air quality (IAQ) within homes is important for the health and wellbeing of residents. Unitec’s Environmental Solutions Research Centre (ESRC), which investigates ideas and concepts under two main themes of…
