New Zealand's Official Development Assistance (NZODA) programme claims to support the construction of peaceful societies in aid recipient countries. This thesis evaluates this proposition by assessing the NZODA programme in relation to peacebuilding criteria. One theoretical framework that analyses the nature of peace implemented by international aid agencies separates peacebuilding into two different types: liberal...

In 2008-2009, AusAID jointly with the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (NZMFAT) entered into a funding agreement with the Australian Commonwealth Ombudsman Office to support the Pacific Ombudsman Alliance (POA). AusAID and NZMFAT agreed to contribute a total of AUD1.86 million over the period 2009-2013, for the consolidation phase of the POA.

Aim: The aim of the research was to identify modifiable factors which affect learning experiences and outcomes for international medical students. Based on the results of the study, recommendations for improving the learning environment and student support services are made.Background: Previous studies have considered the economic and educational benefits of hosting international students on New...

The process of coming to judgement in child protection social work is like deciding whether or not to jump from the Titanic as it lists: both types of decisions operate under limited time, conditions of uncertainty, lack of complete knowledge of all relevant factors, unknown and unknowable outcomes and significantly negative possibilities regardless of which...

Sustainable development that reduces poverty and inequalities in the Pacific is realistic and achievable, but a continuing challenge is ensuring that development strategies are inclusive of those most in need.