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2011 Annual 

Research Report

2011 Annual Research Report 1 

Foreword 

Dr Linda Sissons 

Chief Executive 

This is Wellington Institute of Technology’s 

(WelTec) fifth formal annual report of our 

research and technology development and 

transfer activities. 

The 2011 Annual Research Report is 

presented in a new format which not only 

lists our publications and records the research 

achievements of staff, but includes three 

profiles of staff and five case studies which 

provide a useful insight into our research 

activities. The report marks a milestone for 

WelTec as we position ourselves to enter the 

Performance Based Research Fund in 2013. 

I am particularly proud of our staff who have 

gained, or are working towards, a PhD. In 2011, 

seven of our staff either completed or were 

studying towards a PhD. This significantly 

benefits other tutors, their peers and ultimately 

students – not only in terms of the quality 

of teaching, but by demonstrating through 

practice a lifelong commitment to education 

and training and illustrating where this can 

lead in your career. Inspiring futures by setting 

high standards for our young students and 

encouraging those we work alongside are 

key benefits of our emerging research culture 

at WelTec. 

I am also very pleased with our Ako Aotearoa 

supported research into strategies designed 

to support Pasifika achievement in the tertiary 

education sector. This research allows WelTec 

to be a key influencer of government policy 

settings. You can read more about this research 

in the case study on page 15. 

Much of WelTec’s research activity in 2011 

is related to the professions, trades and 

technology disciplines we cover, and to other 

activities used to lift firms’ productivity. In 

this we believe we are being responsive to 

the Government’s desire to support research 

aimed at building New Zealand’s economy. 

This is evidenced by WelTec’s role in the 

Ministry of Science and Innovation Technology 

Transfer Voucher programme. WelTec assists 

businesses participating in the voucher 

programme not only with their technology 

development needs, but also by growing 

their internal research and development 

capability through our specialist technology 

transfer expertise. 

It gives me great pleasure to present to you 

WelTec’s 2011 research achievements, and 

I look forward to continuing to build on this 

success in 2012. 

“Inspiring futures by 

setting high standards for our 

young students and encouraging those 

we work alongside are key benefits of our 

emerging research culture at WelTec.”

2 Wellington Institute of Technology 2011 Annual Research Report 3 

Introduction 

Mr Alan Cadwallader 

Academic Director 

“Our research emphasis is on practical and applied 

research, technology development and knowledge 

transfer that not only informs and underpins the teaching 

and learning at WelTec, but also strongly connects 

us with the Wellington region and its industries.” 

WelTec epitomises the character and diversity 

that is readily associated with institutes 

of technology and polytechnics (ITPs) 

in New Zealand. Similarly, our research 

endeavours also represent a rich and diverse 

scope of activities which make valuable 

contributions to many facets of our society and 

the communities that the institute serves. 

WelTec’s intentions with regard to the research, 

development and knowledge transfer activities 

that we engage in are that they: 

• address directly the needs of industry and 

professions (as voiced by enterprises large 

and small); 

• support seamless approaches that build 

critical mass and depth of expertise 

regionally, nationally and internationally; and 

• build a community and enterprise culture 

embodying productivity and sustainability. 

Our research emphasis is on practical and 

applied research, technology development 

and knowledge transfer that not only informs 

and underpins the teaching and learning at 

WelTec, but also strongly connects us with the 

Wellington region and its industries. 

At a time when government is looking to the 

ITP sector to make a clear and definite impact 

on the country’s economic growth and the 

productivity of our industries and the people 

employed in them, WelTec is responding to 

these challenges in multiple ways. 

Late in 2010 WelTec became the first ITP to 

be accredited by the Ministry for Science and 

Innovation for their newly created Technology 

Transfer Voucher scheme. This has had a 

very immediate impact on our research 

and technology transfer activities and in 

2011 three voucher-funded projects were 

successfully launched. 

The successful establishment of WelTec 

Connect Ltd, and its first full year of operation, 

has further strengthened the way in which 

our institute provides a truly commercial 

orientation and interface with those we seek to 

work more closely within industry, commerce 

and our communities generally. You can read 

more about just some of the work that WelTec 

Connect undertook last year on pages 4-9. 

The past year has also been one of significant 

progress and further achievements in the 

development of WelTec’s research culture. 

In preparation for our participation in the 

Tertiary Education Commission’s Performance 

Based Research Fund (PBRF) in 2012, we 

have successfully implemented an online 

research output management system 

(ROMS). This provides benefit not only in 

support of our application to the PBRF, but 

also organisationally as a very effective 

system for tracking and reporting on our 

research activities. 

The 2011 Annual Research Report provides 

a rich insight into the sheer diversity and 

depth of work that is being undertaken by 

our hardworking teaching and research staff. 

Not only does it document the extremely 

successful outcomes that have been enjoyed 

by our WelTec research community, but it 

also tells interesting, fascinating stories of the 

world around us and the rich and valuable 

contribution that we make to it.


Providing 

industry 

solutions 

2011 was the first full year of operation 

for WelTec’s subsidiary, WelTec Connect 

Ltd (WCL). WCL delivers research 

and development as well as business 

capability development services to local 

industry. By the end of the year WCL had 

82 companies as clients. 

Highlights of the year for WCL included the establishment 

of a technology alliance with the New Zealand arm of the 

global multinational NEC Corporation for collaboration 

on research and development of technologies and their 

commercial applications. In 2011 it was the research and 

development partner for three Ministry of Science and 

Innovation Technology Transfer Voucher projects. 

Through its Centre for Smart Product, WCL can offer 

solutions to businesses that don’t have the expertise or 

equipment they need to take the next step. The Centre for 

Smart Product helps businesses become more competitive 

by working with them to develop new products, or 

create or implement new manufacturing equipment. 

With specialist expertise and facilities the Centre can 

help with product development planning including 

concept evaluation; prototyping and testing; evaluating 

or developing manufacturing processes and equipment; 

identifying potential funding sources; as well as advising 

and assisting with commercialisation. 

All areas of WCL share the unique approach of working 

collaboratively with business clients, ensuring that they are 

building capability as well as providing solutions. 

Speeding up 

processes for a 

small exporter 

“My products are 

New Zealand made 

and will stay 

that way.” 

Karyn Flanagan owns 

and operates Just for You 

Name Badges, a thriving 

small business that has 

been making customised 

name badges since the 1970s. 

With her largest market in 

Australia and demand increasing, 

Karyn’s time-intensive, manual 

processes were slowing down her delivery 

times. She came to the Centre for Smart Product for help. 

“My business mentor sent me,” says Karyn. “He said I 

needed to work smarter.” 

The Centre helped Karyn explore production alternatives 

and produced prototypes for her. They helped her find 

a simple, modern production technique she hadn’t 

considered. As well as saving her time and adding to her 

product range, Karyn says the new, more mechanised 

process means she is able to outsource some of the 

work instead of doing it all herself. 

“My products are New Zealand made and will stay that 

way,” says Karyn. 

www.weltecconnect.co.nz


Technical 

support for 

big ideas 

“What I needed help with was 

how to get my ideas and drawings 

to the prototype stage, as well as 

the most up-to-date knowledge 

of engineering techniques.” 

Joseph van Liempt is working with WelTec Connect on a 

product to reuse energy that is usually wasted. Joseph is 

now at the stage of doing comprehensive trials to prove 

that his Heatback system could save a medium-sized 

household up to $800 per year. 

The Heatback is designed to take the heat from water going 

down the drain and return it to the hot water cylinder, by 

being mounted under or near showers, baths and basins. 

The innovation is to make it small enough for the singlestory 

domestic environment, provide fast response returns 

for short-burst-use and simple enough to use limited 

resources in its construction. 

Joseph did the extensive, global background research 

necessary to prove that his idea is viable and unique. 

“There are many heat exchange processes for the industrial 

environment available but my hope is that Heatback 

will resolve practical issues of space and cost in homes, 

which are reported to produce 50 percent of greenhouse 

gas emissions.” 

“I worked for 30 years in project management for product 

development for the engineering and construction 

industry,” says Joseph. “So I had some idea how to 

approach things. What I needed help with was how to get 

my ideas and drawings to the prototype stage, as well as 

the most up-to-date knowledge of engineering techniques.” 

Centre for Smart Product Director Paul Mather says that 

the WelTec Connect team worked with Joseph to progress 

his early design to prototype stage. The design presented 

the team with some considerable challenges. “It is the first 

time we’ve produced prototypes with multiple removable 

cores using a silicon casting/moulding technique,” said 

Paul. “The learning has taken our prototyping capability 

to a whole new level, so now we can develop even more 

complex models for our clients.” 

Once the residential Heatback system is proven and 

working well, Joseph has plans to work with WelTec 

Connect to further develop the technology so that it can go 

into other places where energy is wasted.


“Nothing’s new, 

so first I looked 

at why nobody 

had been 

successful 

before.” 

New use for 

waste oils 

WelTec Connect’s blended fuels research project is on track to solve 

several important problems. Tony Devos, who is leading the project for 

WelTec Connect, says that waste fuel oil is one of the most polluting 

things in the environment and with 60 million litres of oil brought into 

the country each year, there’s a lot of used and dirty stuff around. 

Tony is developing a process for taking waste oil and making it useable 

in diesel engines. He says not only is it working, he believes it will 

cause less wear, produce more engine power and be less polluting. 

This is what he is now proving with funding from the Ministry for the 

Environment’s Waste Minimisation Fund. 

“Nothing’s new, so first I looked at why nobody had been successful 

before,” says Tony. “There are a lot of reasons. Waste oil includes 

a lot of additives and water that stop it mixing well with other fuel 

and working in an engine. So first we needed to find a way to blend 

the fuels.” 

“We’ve done what we call bucket testing, to find the right pre-mix 

formula for blending waste oil and diesel. Once we got the mix right, 

we tested the blend to make sure it does no harm to the environment 

or to engines. We’ve discovered that the emissions are equal to that 

of diesel, it looks like it could be produced for 10 percent cheaper than 

diesel and the performance in engines looks good. Now we’re doing 

a long-term trial, running it in vehicles and testing for performance, 

reliability and wear.” 

Eventually this technology, called SMART-MIX, will be offered to 

industry and WelTec Connect is working with Greenfuel Technology 

Ltd on ways to commercialise it. 

“One of the biggest risks with waste fuel oil is transporting it,” says 

Tony. Currently, the 30 million litres of waste oil that are collected 

in New Zealand are sent in trucks to Cape Foulwind, where it is 

destroyed. “If one of the trucks carrying waste oil was to have a spill it 

could end up in waterways, causing a lot of damage. There’s also the 

cost of transportation and the waste.” 

It’s not just fuel oil that has the potential to be reused. Tony says that 

the SMART-MIX technology can be applied to any kind of waste oil 

that a customer may have. “A fishing company may have surplus 

fish oil for example, this could be blended to be used as fuel in the 

fishing fleet.” 

WelTec Connect’s plan is that waste oil will be processed at its source – 

large transport companies for example – and then reused on site. This 

would reduce the environmental risk of waste oil spillage and help 

businesses manage their fuel use more sustainably.


Research for 

academic 

success 

The diverse range of research activities 

undertaken by academic staff at WelTec not 

only informs and underpins our teaching 

activities, but also connects us with the 

Wellington region and its industries. 

In 2011 we significantly extended our connections through 

international collaboration, as can be seen in the story 

profiled on pages 12-13 which reports on staff from the 

School of Creative Technologies and their ground-breaking 

workshop that came about through our partnering with 

Hong Kong-based Cyberport. The ‘He Mohiotanga’ 

workshop used film industry workshop practise to 

introduce young entrepreneurs to WelTec’s practical, 

interdisciplinary, industry-based approach to working, 

taking them through an entire creative process from 

concept to presentation. 

A major focus of our academic research within our 

faculties is that which considers how we can be more 

innovative and effective in our teaching of trades-based 

subjects. The three stories on pages 16-21 highlight 

how the use of iPads, Smart Pens, forms of online 

communication and other technologies have been 

implemented by staff as teaching and learning tools and 

demonstrates the leading edge thinking that is informing 

the institute. 

Aerial view of WelTec Petone campus – Google maps.

12 Wellington Institute of Technology 13 

He Mohiotanga – 

the sharing of 

knowledge 

WelTec’s School of Creative Technologies is recognised 

for its innovation teaching approach, which produces 

graduates with a range of skills who know how to work 

collaboratively. This approach drew the attention of Hong 

Kong Cyberport, a creative digital community owned by the 

Hong Kong government, that nurtures start-up businesses. 

Led and inspired by Teriu Lemon, the Head of School of 

Creative Technologies, staff from the School delivered an 

intensive two-week workshop at Cyberport in 2011. The He 

Mohiotanga workshop introduced the young entrepreneurs 

to WelTec’s practical, interdisciplinary industry-based 

approach to working, taking them through an entire creative 

process from concept to presentation. 

Using film industry workshop practice, the WelTec team 

took the Cyberport students through a culturally enhanced 

learning process over ten days. Cultural practices were 

an important part the process, with Maori social practices 

starting and ending each day’s work. The outcome of the 

workshop integrated traditional Maori carving techniques, 

professional graphic design, animation and information 

technology to produce the interactive art installation. 

Creative Technologies lecturer Gareth McGhie directed 

the project. His previous ‘real world’ film experience 

as a workshop supervisor for Weta Workshop helped 

guide the team through the workshop process, as well 

as the challenges of sourcing materials and project 

managing construction. 

Lecturer in cultural design, Darren Ward, who was on 

the WelTec teaching team, says that as well as showing 

the Cyberport people how to work collaboratively across 

different mediums, there was also a unique cultural 

connection that crossed boundaries. 

Darren says that there are two interactive carvings 

that bring together the digital and physical worlds, one 

produced at WelTec and taken to Hong Kong and the other 

produced through the workshop process at Cyberport. 

“The installations are large carvings that include the 

cameras from gaming consoles,’” says Darren. “When 

someone moves in front of the carvings the camera sees 

them and projects a character onto the wall, copying 

their movements.” 

The interactive 

artwork that the 

team produced is 

of an international 

quality but the 

greatest outcome 

came from the 

process itself. 

The team also included Todd Cochrane from WelTec’s 

School of Information Technology. Todd’s role in the 

project was to lead the programming team, collate material, 

transfer data to three-dimensional visuals and provide 

IT networking support. Todd says the interactive artwork 

that the team produced is of an international quality but 

the greatest outcome came from the process itself. “The 

integration of the cultural aspects within the artwork and 

the process built a huge growth of understanding for 

everyone involved, for their own culture and the other, as 

well as the process,” says Todd. 

The research component of the process used a 

developmental approach – the design was created and 

tested and then the team reflected on the process to inform 

theory and practice for the future. Having reflected on 

the process, the WelTec team believes that the authentic 

situation, mediated by cultural and traditional practices, 

provides situations and experiences in which problem 

solving and resolution undertaken in short and strict 

deadlines prepares and develops young practitioners. 

After the workshop the installations were displayed 

at SigGraph, the major Asian exhibition of computer 

graphics and interactive techniques and then installed in 

a permanent location at Cyberport. A presentation on the 

process is also being presented at the 2012 Conference on 

Creative Education in Shanghai.


“We discovered that the institutions where Pasifika 

interests and outcomes have really taken an upturn are 

those where there are Pasifika staff in senior positions.” 

Increasing 

success for 

Pasifika 

learners 

Since 2002 the Government has produced three tertiary 

education strategies. Each has included directions 

for tertiary institutions to promote educational 

achievement for Pasifika students. In 2011 Ako Aotearoa, 

the national centre charged with increasing the 

effectiveness of tertiary teaching and learning practices, 

commissioned WelTec to research the impact of these 

Government strategies. 

The WelTec research team was led by Dr John Horrocks, 

who says the research is well timed. “The TEC (Tertiary 

Education Commission) has just released a draft of 

its new Pasifika strategy,” says John. “The findings 

from our research have informed and supported our 

comments on that draft. Representatives from TEC also 

came to our presentation of the results to Ako Aotearoa 

in May 2012, so we hope they will have an impact on 

TEC’s final strategy.” 

As well as John, the research team included Aleki Silao, 

the manager of Weltec’s Pasifika Centre; Kerese Manueli, 

a WelTec tutor who has recently completed a PhD at 

Victoria University on Pasifika learners at institutes of 

technology and polytechnics; Neil Ballantyne, a highly 

experienced social researcher and Penny Fairbrother, 

WelTec’s Research and Contracts Officer. Members 

of an advisory group, brought together for the project, 

were important contributors. The group included Tupu 

Araiti (Cook Islands), Aiono Mino Cleverly (Samoa), Vei 

Lotaki (Tonga), Filipo Lui (Tokelau). 

John says the project began with a historical policy 

analysis of the Government’s tertiary strategies and 

previous work on their impact on Pasifika students and 

tertiary institutions. The research itself was in two parts; 

the first was an examination of how tertiary institutions 

had responded to the Government’s directions. This 

was done by reviewing annual reports to see whether 

they included evidence that the institutions had 

assessed performance in key areas that might affect 

Pasifika students. 

“For example, the first strategy in 2002 called for more 

Pasifika staff at all levels,” says John. “The team 

then looked at whether institutions were reporting 

on Pasifika staff numbers in their annual reports. Of 

the eighteen institutions that took part, no more than 

six reported on this key performance indicator in any 

particular year between 2002 and 2010. 

“Reporting failures meant there was no pressure on 

institutions to improve these areas. There are also big 

issues around definitions. The second strategy from 

2007 sought improved completion rates for Pasifika 

students. But completion is defined differently in 

different institutions – some count completion of 

qualifications, others only courses.” 

Part two of the research involved intensive interviews 

with staff of the tertiary institutions who agreed to 

participate. These interviews were carried out by the 

Pasifika members of the team and were very positive. 

They found that encouraging things were happening in 

many places and most of the people they talked to felt 

that the recognition by Government of the importance 

of Pasifika education had helped to push forward 

institutional change. It was “huge,” as one person put it. 

“However, some said, that there was a tendency in 

policy-making to think about a ‘typical’ Pasifika student,” 

says John. “The reality is that there is no such thing. 

They are all very different. A student with a high level 

of support in the community – say, one from South 

Auckland who is studying locally – is very different from 

an international student who’s come from a Pacific 

Island to study in Dunedin, for example. 

“We did discover that the institutions where Pasifika 

interests and outcomes have really taken an upturn are 

those where there are Pasifika staff in senior positions.” 

John suggests that while the research has presented 

some significant and useful results, more study is 

needed. The team suggests a future study extend the 

interviews to include students; as well as including a 

demographic study on who the students are – including 

where they come from and how their age distribution 

differs from other student ethnic groups. 

One suggestion to get institutions to report more 

effectively on their performance has been to introduce 

an equity scorecard, something that has already been 

developed by the Center for Urban Education at the 

University of California. 

The study concludes that tertiary organisations and 

government agencies still have a lot to learn about the 

complex nature of Pasifika student learning. There are 

benefits in the higher visibility of Pasifika culture and 

leadership, and change requires a commitment across 

the whole institution.


Ethical 

computing 

“My research keeps me sharp as a teacher,” says Steve. 

“My PhD topics relate well to the things I teach – database 

and analysis and design. I tell my students they need to 

have other skills if they are to be successful in industry at 

the level they are aiming. They need to know how to present 

an argument, develop a case, look at things from a critical 

perspective and balance competing pressures. These 

are things that philosophy can teach you. I particularly 

challenge my third year students, as being able to think 

critically is an important part of a degree programme and is 

what employers need and are looking for.” 

Steve McKinlay says that he’s often asked why, as a 

philosopher, he is teaching information technology. “To 

many people it doesn’t seem to fit, but in fact the two 

disciplines are perfect partners,” says Steve. He points 

out that logic and the binary system, the very basis of 

computing, were created by philosophers. 

Steve is working on his PhD, which is cross-disciplinary 

and brings together information and computer ethics with 

the philosophy of information. His work is inspired by 

philosopher Luciano Floridi’s work on the philosophy of 

information and information ethics. 

“I’m interested in the role information plays in the universe, 

what the nature of information is and the ethics of new 

technology, including the entities we create online. 

Steve has a masters degree in philosophy as well as a 

business and IT degree. Before he joined WelTec 10 years 

ago he worked extensively in database and development 

in the industry. Steve is also a fully qualified hairdresser. 

Starting his career with hairdressing has obviously 

contributed to Steve’s communication skills, as he is adept 

at making complex philosophical issues accessible and 

fascinating. 

“Modern philosophy is about trying to make sense of the 

things we take for granted – questioning our assumptions. 

Are scientists doing science properly When new 

technology is developed is anyone asking what harm it 

could do” 

While Steve’s research is deeply theoretical he is trying to 

address practical issues for all of us. For example, he points 

out that a lot of new technology has GPS tracking capability. 

What are the implications of that for our privacy Has 

anyone considered these things As well as the philosophy 

of computing and science Steve’s research interests 

include knowledge modeling; computational theories of 

explanation; science and mind; artificial intelligence; set 

theory and the relational model of data. 

Excerpts from Steve’s PhD thesis have already been 

published in two international textbooks and his 

publication list is growing, but he emphasises the 

importance of teaching. 

“I’m interested in the 

role information 

plays in the universe, 

what the nature of 

information is and the ethics 

of new technology, including 

the entities we create online.”


Do good tradespeople 

make good teachers 

Industry needs highly skilled tradespeople to pass 

on their skills to future generations. But do good 

tradespeople make good teachers And what is the 

best way to help them develop teaching skills 

Dr James Mackay has spent nearly 20 years training 

science and technical teachers. Last year he joined 

WelTec’s Faculty of Trades and Technology to work 

with tutors in engineering, construction, automotives 

and creative technologies to help them develop 

their teaching skills and do educational research. 

Called a Quality Teaching Project Leader at WelTec, 

James trained as a physicist and then went on to do 

educational research on teaching physics concepts. 

James says that turning skilled tradespeople into 

skilled teachers is about helping them change 

their identity. “For example, plumbers are part of a 

community of practice that is about plumbing, their 

skills are plumbing skills, so they see themselves as 

plumbers,” says James. “When they come to work at 

WelTec they join an education community. They need 

to see themselves as teachers and to both use and 

continue to develop teaching skills so they can pass on 

their plumbing skills. 

James says it’s unusual for trades tutors to do 

educational research. In 2011 he supported 11 technical 

tutors with action research projects, providing them 

with new technology, including iPads and Smart Pens 

so they could explore new ways of doing things. The 

result was 11 research papers by trades tutors, five 

of which were delivered at the Tertiary Teaching and 

Learning Conference in Nelson. Some of these tutors 

have been asked to give presentations at professional 

and educational gatherings around the country. 

Trades tutors also shared their research findings with 

colleagues at WelTec’s Teaching and Learning Forum 

in 2011, which is about sharing teaching innovation 

across the institute. 

James says that a teacher’s view of themselves can 

have a huge impact for learners. This was the subject 

of his own PhD, in which he investigated the effect of 

female teacher trainees’ beliefs about themselves on 

their teaching of the electro technology component of 

the curriculum. The title of his research is based on a 

quote from one of the trainees, We shouldn’t have to 

do this, we’re girls. 

Turning skilled 

tradespeople into 

skilled teachers 

is about helping 

them change 

their identity. 

“Part of helping tutors become better teachers is 

encouraging them to reflect on their teaching and 

supporting them to do action research projects. 

Basically, they try something new with their teaching, 

research it, change the way they teach and tell others 

about what they’ve learned. In the process they start 

to see themselves differently, and, I’ve noticed, stand a 

little taller in the education community.”


Research 

investigates 

the use of new 

technologies in 

teaching 

Susan Townshend is a senior lecturer in financial 

management on the Bachelor of Hospitality programme. 

With qualifications as both a chef and an accountant Sue 

understands the importance of making accounting relevant 

to hospitality students. It is this goal that has driven her 

research in 2011. 

“For students to be work-ready they need to understand 

the financial realities of business, how to manage small 

business accounts, as well as their responsibilities in 

helping businesses remain viable,” says Susan. 

Susan’s research involved developing five-minute ‘screen 

casts’, short online videos using Susan’s voice taking 

students through a presentation on screen, as well as other 

forms of online communication to help students. 

“The screen casts take the muddiest points of accounting 

and break them down step-by-step. The students can then 

look at them on line and play them as many times as they 

need to.” 

The feedback from students about the new teaching 

approach has been very positive. Susan says more 

students are attending and participating in accounting and 

finance lectures. Their academic results were also up 20 

percent on those of the previous year. Susan acknowledges 

that there were likely to be many factors affecting results, 

but she is confident that the new teaching approach is 

having an impact. 

Susan presented her interim results at the New Zealand 

Business Conference in Nelson in October and will present 

her full report to the International Council of Hospitality, 

Restaurant and Institutional Education conference in 

Manila in June 2012. 

“Understanding the needs of industry is a critical part of my 

role and so I also do research projects that gauge industry 

trends and identify future skills,” says Susan. 

“For students to be 

work-ready they 

need to understand 

the financial 

realities of 

business…” 

An example of this is another of Susan’s research projects, 

concluded in 2011, which explored the effects of the 

economic recession on hospitality. Called Recession on the 

Plate in Wellington, the research involved surveying a wide 

range of hospitality businesses in the region. Susan shared 

the findings, which included conclusions and practical 

recommendations, with the participating businesses who 

asked to see the results. 

“The data gathered from these research projects has been 

very helpful in understanding the challenges employers’ 

face, what they are looking for from employees, and in 

helping us shape our courses, particularly our new degree 

programme, to suit any emerging trends.” 

For Susan, one of WelTec’s strengths is the “clear and 

robust relationship it has with industry”. Maintaining 

those relationships by researching and listening to the 

businesses and individuals that make up Wellington’s 

hospitality industry has many benefits for both students 

and industry.


Summary of research 

activities 

Penny Fairbrother 

Research & Contracts Officer 

Early in 2011, WelTec implemented an 

online Research Output Management 

System (ROMS). The implementation of 

ROMS has ensured WelTec’s research 

activities are categorised and defined as 

per the Tertiary Education Commission’s 

approach for the Performance Based 

Research Fund (PBRF). Not only does this 

support our application to the PBRF, but 

it means that we are now classifying our 

research activity to the accepted national 

standard, enabling WelTec research to be 

compared against other Tertiary Education 

Institutions on a level playing field. 

There are three different categories of research activity: 

1. Research outputs – Comprises activities that result in a 

published work, conference presentation, creative work, 

unpublished research report, etc. 

2. Peer esteem – This category is about recognition by 

your peers. This recognition may come in the form of 

gaining an award, receiving an invitation to speak at a 

conference/event, being appointed to an advisory body 

or receiving a favourable review. 

3. Contribution to the research environment – This 

category is about your contribution to the activity 

and vitality of the research environment within 

your institution. 

Activity Type 2011 2010 

Research outputs 

Quality assured 

Non-Quality assured 

The table below compares the number of research 

activities undertaken in 2011 against the number 

undertaken in 2010. There has been a significant increase 

in the number of research activities undertaken in 2011 

across all three categories, and notably, in the number of 

peer reviewed research outputs. 

This is a reflection of the growing research culture across 

the Institution, which has been brought about by a number 

of factors including the expectation that all academic 

staff engage in research, the growing number of degree 

programmes offered by the Institute and our commitment 

to entering the PBRF in 2012. 

198 

68 

130 

Peer esteem 107 60 

Contribution to the research environment 111 88 

182 

46 

136 

“We are now classifying our research 

activity to the accepted national 

standard, enabling WelTec research 

to be compared against other Tertiary 

Institutions on a level playing field.”


Statement of 

research outputs 

Research outputs 

Artefact/Object/Craftwork 

1. Brown, A.G. (2011). Untitled Horse (digital print on vinyl, 

1500 x 1000mm). Installation in exhibition titled Shout 

curated by Kylie Fyfe, Exhibition Curator, Pataka. Pataka 

Museum of Arts & Culture, Wellington, March 2011. 

2. Brown, A.G. (2011). Untitled works 1, 2, 3 & 4 (digital prints 

on vinyl, 900 x 650mm). Installations in exhibition titled 

You Say Tomato curated by Mary-Jane Duffy, Art Curator, 

Whitireia Community Polytechnic. Toi Poneke Gallery, 

Wellington, March 2011. 

3. Corbishley, H.G. (2011). Past Pass On (a 50 page 

photograph album). A photographic album that informs 

locals about their community’s past that is being passed 

from letterbox to letterbox. 

4. Corbishley, H.G. (2011). Seat for Pete (a commemorative 

seat for P. Koositra). Site-specific installation in Te 

Reakaihau Park, Houghton Bay, Wellington, New Zealand. 

Commissioned by the Houghton Valley Progressive 

Association. 

5. Corbishley, H.G. and Doidge, M.D. (2011). 101.7FM (an 

audio visual installation, 2000 x 1200mm). Installation in the 

School of Creative Technologies Staff Exhibition, Wellington 

Institute of Technology and Wellington Collaboratorium 

exhibition curated by Greg Sholette, Enjoy Gallery, 

Wellington, New Zealand, February 2011. 

6. Doidge, M.D. and Corbishley, H.G. (2011). Flags of the 

Commonwealth State of Maoriland (text and images, 6 x 

A4 sheets). Installation in Galway Collaboratorium exhibition 

curated by Gregory Shelotte, Galway, Ireland, November 

2011. 

7. Gandhi, K. (2011). Cause of Concern, Fornax Chemcia and 

Ghost Dream. Works in the After Hours Group Tutor Show, 

ROAR! Gallery, Wellington, March 2011. 

8. Gandhi, K. (2011). My Mechanical Ghost Dream. Work 

in group show Narrative Playgrounds, Pixel Ink Gallery, 

Wellington, May 2011. 

9. McGhie, G., Ward, D., Cochrane, T. and Lemon, T. 

(2011). He Mohiotanga – The Sharing of Knowledge (Maori 

carving with animated digital overlay and interactive wall, 

2M high x 4M wide). Installation at Cyberport, Hong Kong. 

10. Rastorfer, L. (2011). Black Pearl (Triptych) (acrylic and 

pearlescent pigment on panel, 3600 x 1800mm). Installation 

in group exhibition Material Motives curated by Stephen 

Higginson, Director, Milford Galleries, Dunedin, April 2011. 

11. Rastorfer, L. (2011). Intrinsic (acrylic and pearlescent 

pigment on panel, 1200 x 1200mm). Installation in group 

exhibition Game On: A Selectors Choice of Contemporary 

New Zealand Artists, Hastings City Art Gallery, Hastings, 

October 2011. 

12. Rastorfer, L. (2011). The Fates (Triptych). Work in Wallace 

Arts Awards, TSB Pah Homestead, Hillsborough Rd, 

Auckland. 

13. Rastorfer, L. (2011). Zenith (acrylic and pearlescent pigment 

on panel, 1200 x 1200mm). Summer Catalogue Collection. 

Authored Book 

1. Martin, L. and Martin, A. (2011). Small Stories: Reflections 

on the Practice of Youth Development, published by Starr 

Commonwealth Institute for Training. ISBN1613644221. 

Chapter in Book 

1. McKinlay, S. (2011). The Floridian Notion of the Information 

Object. Luciano Floridi’s Philosophy of Technology: Critical 

Reflections, published by Springer. ISBN9400742916. 

Commissioned Report for External Body 

1. Clark , J., and Baker, T. (2011). Cooperative Learning 

Lecturer Training Programme. Ako Aotearoa. 

2. Grima, J.A. (2011). Commonwealth People’s Forum 

2011 Project Manager’s Final Report. Commonwealth 

Foundation. 

3. Hughes, F. Win, S. and Ayling, J. (2011). Review of 

Behaviour Support Services. Member. Ministry of Health. 

4. Hughes, F. (2011). Stalking: An Old Behaviour, a New 

Crime. An International Study among College and Clinician 

Groups. 

Composition 

1. Schreuder, P. (2011). Music Therapy Songs. Asmu Music, 

http://www.apple.com/itunes/ www.cdbaby.com 

Conference Contribution – 

Full Conference Paper 

1. Clark, J. and Baker, T. (2011). Assessing group work 

in student industry projects: Is fairness achievable 

Proceedings of the International Symposium on 

Assessment and Learner Outcomes, Rutherford House, 

Wellington, 1-3 September 2011. 

2. Fraser, N. (2011). Graduate destinations and reflections 

on their counsellor training at Wellington Institute of 

Technology 2005-2009. Proceedings of the New Zealand 

Association of Counsellors (NZAC) Inaugural Counsellor 

Education Conference, Wellington, New Zealand, 5-6 

December 2011. 

3. Fraser, N. and Robinson, R. (2011). What’s my own style 

How can counsellor educators assist students in learning 

and integrating counselling approaches Proceedings 

of the New Zealand Association of Counsellors (NZAC) 

Inaugural Counsellor Education Conference, Wellington, 

New Zealand, 5-6 December 2011. 

4. Jay, C.F. (2011). The role of guest amenities in Wellington 

Hotels. 9th APacCHRIE Conference, Hong Kong, 2-5 June 


5. Keats, E.A. (2011). An Imagination Tool for Teaching 

Analogue Electronics. Proceedings of the 2nd Annual 

Conference of Computing and Information Technology 

Education and Research in New Zealand (CITRENZ), 

Rotorua, New Zealand, 5-8 July 2011. Pages 103-112. ISSN 

2230-2921. 

6. Kirkland, G. and Mackay, J. (2011). Enabling Access 

through Effective Regional Collaboration: A case study of an 

integrated science and context-specific literacy intervention. 

Proceedings of the 1st International Australasian 

Conference on Enabling Access to Higher Education, 

Adelaide, Australia, 4-7 December 2011. ISBN 187634639. 

Presented in session 9A. 

7. Langman, D. (2011). Driving Change: Imaginative 

restaurateurs and the new consumers. New Zealand Food 

History Symposium, Wellington, New Zealand. 

8. Linzey, K. M. (2011). Systems of others: User/occupant in 

the Pepsi Pavilion and Environment Design. Proceedings 

of the XXVIIIth International Conference of the Society 

of Architectural Historians Australia and New Zealand 

(SAHANZ), Brisbane, 7-10 July 2011. Pages 52-53. Also 

published on CD-ROM ISBN 0646558269. Presented as 

The system of others: Pepsi Pavilion, Osaka Expo 1970. 

9. Mackay, J. (2011). Creating an Enabling Environment for 

Girls Learning Electrical Technology. Proceedings of the 1st 

International Australasian Conference on Enabling Access to 

Higher Education, Adelaide, Australia, 4-7 December 2011. 

Pages 346-356. ISBN 187634639. Presented in session 

7B. 

10. Mackay, J. (2011). We shouldn’t have to do this we’re girls! 

Widening access to female students learning electrical 

technology. New Zealand Association for Research in 

Education (NZARE) Conference, Tauranga, New Zealand, 28 

November – 1 December 2011. 

11. Mackay, J., Lock, M., Carnegie, D., Watterson, C. and 

Pitawala, S. (2011). Inducting Students into the Engineering 

Community: A case study of the development of a project 

based engineering foundation programme. New Zealand 

Association for Research in Education (NZARE) Conference, 

Tauranga, New Zealand, 28 November – 1 December 2011. 

12. Townshend, S. (2011). Screencast into the future: The 

use of screencasts in tertiary accounting programmes. 

Proceedings of the NZABE Conference, Nelson, 

New Zealand, 10-12 October 2011. 

13. Ulloa, M. (2011). The Teachable Aspects of Emotional 

Competence: An intervention aimed to enhance emotional 

competence in early childhood education. Early Childhood 

Council Conference – Early Childhood Education Beyond 

Today: What does our future hold Wellington, 27 April 


Conference Contribution – Abstract 

1. Angker, L., Swain, M.V., Wong, L. and Sissons, C. 

(2011). Development of enamel lesions by dental plaque 

microcosm biofilms in different cariogenic conditions. 58th 

Annual ORCA (European Organisation for Caries Research) 

Congress, Kaunus, Lithuania, 6-9 July 2011. Caries 

Research. 45: 238, Abstract #156.


2. Hennessy, J. L. and Hughes, F.A. (2011). Appreciative 

Inquiry: A Research Methodology For Mental Health – a 

positive way to research mental health. New Zealand 

College of Mental Health Nurses Conference, Dunedin. 

3. Marlow, S.A. (2011). A Voyage of Grief and Beauty. 

Disability Studies 2011 Inaugural Conference. 

4. Nicholas, L. and Townshend, S. (2011). Reflective 

practice. 2011 New Zealand Applied Business Education 

(NZABE) Conference, Nelson, New Zealand. 

5. Townshend, S. E. (2011). Screencast into the future: Work 

in progress. 2011 New Zealand Applied Business Education 

(NZABE) Conference, Nelson, New Zealand. 

Conference Contribution – Oral Presentation 

1. Berkett, K. N. (2011). Negotiating the Rapids of Tertiary 

Education: A Behavioural and Neurological Perspective. 

Association of Tertiary Learning Advisors of Aotearoa 

New Zealand (ATLAANZ) Conference, Wellington 

Institute of Technology, Petone campus, 30 November – 1 


2. Brinkley, P. and Mackay, J. (2011). The thin end of the 

wedge: Using peer assessment in a bricklaying course to 

change attitudes to learning and performance. Association 

of Tertiary Learning Advisors of Aotearoa New Zealand 

(ATLAANZ) Conference, Wellington Institute of Technology, 

Petone campus, 30 November – 1 December 2011. 

3. Brinkley, P. and Mackay, J. (2011). The thin end of the 

wedge: Using peer assessment in a bricklaying course to 

change attitudes to learning and performance. 5th National 

Tertiary Teaching and Learning Conference, Nelson, 

New Zealand, 12-14 October 2011. 

4. Carton, T. and Wilkins, J. (2011). Burnout: A Sociological 

Perspective. Sociological Association of Aotearoa 

New Zealand (SAANZ) Annual Conference, Victoria 

University, Wellington, 7-9 December 2011. 

5. Chinlund, E., Messent, K.A. and Appleby, P. (2011). 

Regional Collaboration to Develop a Degree Preparation 

Programme. 5th National Tertiary Teaching and Learning 

Conference, Nelson, New Zealand, 12-14 October 2011. 

6. Cook, F. and Mackay, J. (2011). Using Smartpens to teach 

problem solving in thermodynamics. 5th National Tertiary 

Teaching and Learning Conference, Nelson, New Zealand, 

12-14 October 2011. 

7. Horrocks, J. (2011). Cureland: The Spa as Metaphor. 

International Conference on Health, Wellness, and Society, 

University of California Berkeley, USA, 20-22 January 2011. 

8. Horrocks, J. and Silao, A. (2011). Success for Pacific 

Learners: The impact of tertiary education strategies. 

Ako Aotearoa Research in Progress Colloquium III, CQ 

Conference Centre, Wellington, 4-5 May 2011. 

9. Hurley, C., Mackay, J. and Taplin, S. (2011). Using new 

technology as a vehicle to effect changes in teaching 

and learning practice. 5th National Tertiary Teaching and 

Learning Conference, Nelson, New Zealand, 12-14 October 


10. Mackay, J. (2011). The Dolls House Project: Ethical 

issues arising from an investigation of the development 

of self-efficacy in the training of female design and 

technology teachers in electrical technology in South Africa. 

New Zealand Collaborative Action Research Network 

(NZCARN) Symposium, Hamilton, New Zealand. 

11. Mackay, J., McKenna, C. and Kelly, M. (2011). Using 

Pencasts to improve the learning of trade calculations. 

5th National Tertiary Teaching and Learning Conference, 

Nelson, New Zealand, 12-14 October 2011. 

12. Marlow, S.A. (2011). A Voyage of Grief and Beauty. 

Disability Studies Inaugural Conference, University of 

Otago, Dunedin, 27-30 November 2011. 

13. Robinson, R. and Symonds, S. (2011). New Zealand 

Rugby Players Association Annual Professional 

Development Manager’s Conference. 

14. Rowe, R. (2011). Customer Service within the International 

Community. Careers and Transition Education Association 

(CATE) conference. 

15. Sissons, C., Wong, L., Weerasekera, M.M., Filoche, 

S.K., van Bekkum, M. and Gellen, L. (2011). Personspecific 

microbiota responses to sucrose of the plaque 

microcosm development. International Association for 

Dental Research Australia-New Zealand Divisional Meeting, 

Melbourne, Australia, 26-28 September 2011. Journal of 

Dental Research, abstract #154983. 

16. Taplin, S., Mackay, J. and McKenna, C. (2011). 

Developing an iPad based blended learning module in autoelectronics. 

5th National Tertiary Teaching and Learning 

Conference, Nelson, New Zealand, 12-14 October 2011. 

17. Townshend, S.E. (2011). Reflection. 2011 New Zealand 

Applied Business Education (NZABE) Conference, Nelson, 

New Zealand. 

18. Trower, L.D. (2011). Tablets: Could they assist students 

with disabilities with learning Association of Tertiary 

Learning Advisors of Aotearoa New Zealand (ATLAANZ) 

Conference, Wellington Institute of Technology, Petone 

campus, 30 November – 1 December 2011. 

19. Ulloa, M. (2011). How emotionally intelligent ECE teachers 

support young children’s emotional competence. The 

Institute for Early Childhood Studies Spring Research 

Seminar “Challenge, Change, Choice”, Victoria University, 

Wellington, 10 September 2011. 

Conference Contribution – 

Paper in Published Proceedings 

1. Amber, G. (2011). Who understands CCP adequately 

Proceedings of the New Zealand Association of Counsellors 

(NZAC) Inaugural Counsellor Education Conference, 

Wellington, New Zealand, 5-6 December 2011. 

2. Eales, A. and Foss, R. (2011). Towards a Standard Model 

for Networked Audio Devices. Audio Engineering Society 

44th International Conference – Audio Networking. ISBN: 

978-0-937803-84-4. 

3. McKinlay, S. (2011). States of Affairs, Universals and 

Information Objects. The Computational Turn, Past, 

Present, Futures Proceedings of the First International 

Conference of the International Association for Computing 

and Philosophy (IACAP), Aarhus University, Denmark, 4-6 

July 2011. Pages 265-268. ISBN 978-3-86991-355-1. 

4. McKinlay, S. (2011). Scientific Explanation and Information. 

The Computational Turn, Past, Present, Futures 

Proceedings of the First International Conference of the 

International Association for Computing and Philosophy 

(IACAP), Aarhus University, Denmark, 4-6 July 2011. ISBN: 

978-3-86991-355-1. 

5. Townshend, S. and Nicolas, L. (2011). The evaluation and 

improvement strategies that educators at one New Zealand 

educational institute are choosing for developing their 

teaching: Trends and issues. Proceedings of the 2011 

New Zealand Applied Business Education (NZABE) 

Conference, Nelson, New Zealand. 

Conference Contribution – Poster 

1. Sudhakar, S.C. (2011). Flexible buffer management 

scheme for transmitting real-time audio in IP networks. 

CITRENZ. 

Conference Contribution – Other 

1. Berkett, K.N. (2011). Brainwave workshop Presentation. 

Wellington Kindergarten Association Conference. 

Wellington, 18 July 2011. 

2. Cadwallader, A. (2011). Member of the panel “Is learning 

support the luxury cabin of river boating” ATLAANZ 

Conference, Wellington, New Zealand, 30 November – 2 


3. Carton, T. (2011). Workshop presentation on Group 

Intervention at 2nd Unmasking Violence Conference, 

Hawera, New Zealand. 

Confidential Report for External Body 

1. Cadwallader, A.H. (2011). A Research Report for BNI 

New Zealand: A view of approaches to social responsibility 

and the ethics of small business operators in New Zealand. 

BNI New Zealand. 

2. Cook, F. and Lloyd, R. (2011). Water Content of Emulsified 

Fuels. E-Fuel Ltd. 

3. Moray-Smith, C.J. (2011). Report to Coroners Court: 

Expert opinion in respect of failed embalming procedure. 

Coroners Court, Wellington. 

Design Output 

1. Brown, J.A. (2011). Battle-Ska Galactica gig poster. 

Bodega, Wellington. 

2. Brown, J.A. (2011). Newtown Rocksteady Wellington Tour 

poster. Wellington. 

3. Brown, J.A. (2011). Niko Ne Zna: The Big Fat Gypsy 

Wedding gig poster. Bodega, Wellington. 

4. Brown, J.A. and Kidd, R. (2011). Interactive installation Te 

Awa: The River, Heart of Manuwatu. Te Manawa Museum 

of Art, Design and History, Palmerston North. 

5. Corbishley, H., Heffernen, S., Ashman, J., Young, S., 

Rattenbury, J., McArthur, D. and Cheyne, B. (2011). 

Houghton Valley Community Garden. Funded by Operation 

Green Thumb and Commonsense Organics, Kilbirnie, 

Wellington. 

6. Supanun, S. (2011). Golden Sun product re-branding 

design project. Acton International Marketing Limited, 

Wellington, New Zealand. 

7. Supanun, S., and Brown, J. (2011). School of Creative 

Technologies Corporate Identity Design (brochure/ 

interactive CD ROM). School of Creative Technologies, 

Wellington Institute of Technology. 

Discussion Paper 

1. Brown, C. and Weddell, M. (2011). Educational 

Technologies at Wellington Institute of Technology: An 

inventory of the current status. 

2. Corbishley, H.G. (2011). Stewardship: The importance of 

its role in Post-Modernist movements of the 20th and 21st 

centuries. Year 3 Review of PhD research project. 

3. Mackenzie, G. (2011). Success for Maori and Pasifika 

students in the cookery and culinary arts programme. 

4. Sissons, L., Ede, R., Brothers, P., Flowers, M., Giles, K. 

and Kerr, M. (2011). A new policy framework for vocational 

education. http://www.metros.ac.nz/news/a-new-policyframework-for-vocational-education/ 

5. Whitecliffe-Smith, L.A. (2011). Case Study: What are the 

comparisons between secondary and tertiary education 

with regards to the Trades Academy initiative 

Exhibition 

1. De Goldi, T. (2011). LIVE. REPEAT. PLAYBACK. 2011 

Prague Quadrennial: International Exhibition of Performance 

Design and Space. 

2. Gandhi, K. (2011). Seductive Mechanizm. Exhibition at Pixel 

Ink Gallery, Wellington, 1-26 June 2011. 

3. Rastorfer, L. (2011). Zwischen (Between). Solo exhibition 

of 10 works curated by Mark Hutchins (Director), Mark 

Hutchins Gallery, Wellington, 6-30 July 2011. 

4. Rastorfer, L. (2011). Deluge. Solo exhibition of 13 works 

curated by Stephen Higginson (Director), Milford Galleries, 

Dunedin, 30 April – 25 May 2011. 

Film/video 

1. Cooper, T.W. (2011). Maumahara 3. Researcher for 13 part 

TV series. Maori Television.


Journal Paper 

1. Adams, P., Prescott, A. and Dixon, R. (2011). Strange 

Bedfellows. Meta-narrative traditions in the alcohol and 

other drug field. Drug and Alcohol Review. Article published 

online DOI 10.1111/j.1465-3362.2011.00386-x. 

2. Angker, L., Swain, M.V., Wong, L. and Sissons, C.H. 

(2011). The effects of fluoride and mineralising treatments 

on plaque microcosm Ca, P and F, pH responses and 

cariogenicity. New Zealand Dental Journal. 107 (1): 12-18. 

3. Baker, T. and Clark, J. (2011). Educational equity in 

ethnically diverse group work. Intercultural Education. 22 

(5): 411-422. ISSN 1467-5986. 

4. Baker, T. (2011). Participation Rates and Interaction Patterns 

in Diverse Tertiary Student Project Groups: A Theoretical 

Model. Experiments in Education. Vol XXXIX No 1: 9-20. 

ISSN 0970-7409. 

5. Baker, T. and Clark, J. (2011). New Eyes: Converging 

perceptions of Chinese and New Zealand students towards 

cooperative learning. Experiments in Education. Special 

Symposium Issue on Cooperative Learning. Vol XXXIX No 

3: 37-44. ISSN 0970-7409. 

6. Benson, J., Pond, D., Funk, M., Hughes, F., Wang, X. 

and Tarivonda, L. (2011). A New Era in Mental Health 

Care in Vanuatu. International Journal of Family Medicine. 

Volume 2011: 7 pages. DOI 10.1155/2011/590492. 

7. Campbell, L., Fraser, N. and Horrocks, J. (2011). Where 

Have They Gone What Are They Doing A Survey of 

Counselling Graduates, 2005-2009. New Zealand Journal of 

Counselling. Special Issue on Counsellor Education: 112 – 

132. ISSN 1171-0365. 

8. Clark, J. and Baker, T. (2011). “It’s not fair!” Cultural 

attitudes to social loafing in ethnically diverse groups. 

Intercultural Communication. XX(1): 124-140. ISSN 1057 

7769. 

9. Cole, E. K. (2011). Correction on the Number of English 

Plays on Joseph. Notes & Queries. Vol. 58, No. 3: 377. 

Online ISSN 1471-6941, Print ISSN 0029-3970. 

10. Cole, E.K. (2011). Note on Anonymous Criticism of Sandys 

and Sylvester as Translators. Notes & Queries. Vol. 58, No. 

3: 380-381. Online ISSN 1471-6941, Print ISSN 0029-3970. 

11. Fraser, N. and Wilson, J. (2011). Students’ stories 

of challenges and gains in learning cognitive therapy. 

New Zealand Journal of Counselling. 31 (2): 79-95. ISSN 

1171-0365. 

12. Hayes, L.J., O’Brien-Pallas, L., Duffield, C., Shamian, 

J., Buchan, J., Hughes, F., Spence Laschinger, H.K. 

and North, N. (2011). Nurse Turnover: A literature review. 

International Journal of Nursing Studies. Article published 

online DOI 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2011.10.001. 

13. Hirsh, J. (2011). How many credits is this worth, Mister 

NZOIA Quarterly. Issue 55: 1-3. 

14. Horrocks, J. (2011). Cureland: The spa as metaphor. 

International Journal of Health, Wellness and Society. 1 (4): 

141-156. 

15. Hughes, F.A. and Bamford-Wade, A. (2011). Providing 

Nursing Leadership in a Community Residential Mental 

Health Setting. Journal of Psychosocial Nursing. 49 (7): 35- 

42. ISSN: 0279-3695. 

16. Hughes, F. (2011). Beating the Pacific Blues. Nursing 

Review. March Issue: 7-8. 

17. Hughes, F. (2011). Nurses’ contribution following an 

emergency. Kai Tiaki Nursing New Zealand. 17 (8): 33. 

18. Keith, M. (2011). Sexual harassment in the New Zealand 

hospitality industry. Human Resources Journal of 

New Zealand, 10(3), 156-173. 

19. Linzey, K. M. (2011). Reflective Interiors: The Pepsi 

Pavilion and the Tower of the Sun. Interstices: Journal of 

Architecture and Related Arts. 12: 76-83. ISSN 1170-585X. 

20. Parkinson, J., Baba, S. and Mackay, J. (2011). Language 

support for learning in a second language: What can the 

Malaysian example offer South Africa Language Matters. 

42 (1): 69-82. ISSN 1022-8195. 

21. Richardson, D.F., Adamson, S.J. and Deering, D.E. 

(2011). The Role of Therapeutic Alliance in the Treatment 

for People with Mild to Moderate Alcohol Dependence. 

International Journal of Mental Health and Addictions. 

Article published online DOI 10.1007/s11469-011-9357-y. 

22. Stears, M., Bentham, H. and Mackay, J. (2011). An 

analysis of student teachers’ understanding of integration of 

Science and Technology activities. Africa Education Review. 

8(1): 38-54. ISSN 1814-6627. 

Oral Presentation (Non-Conference) 

1. Anderson, C.A. and Ward, D. (2011). The Use of I-Pads 

in the Creative Technologies School. Presentation to 

Wellington Institute of Technology Teaching and Learning 

Forum, Petone campus, 16 November 2011. 

2. Adams, C. and Wildly, O. (2011). Presentation of Day to 

Evening makeup for a breast cancer fundraiser at Curves 

Gym, Miramar, Wellington, 9 November 2011. 

3. Baker, P. (2011). Presentation to Wellington Institute of 

Technology Teaching and Learning Forum, Petone campus, 

16 November 2011. 

4. Barrie, T. (2011). The History of the Hutt River – Te Awa 

Kairangi. Presentation given at Student Hub, Wellington 

Institute of Technology, Petone campus. 

5. Berkett, K.N. (2011). Training in the neuropsychological 

aspects of early and ongoing development and the 

developmental theorists. Guest lecture to Child Matters 

diploma students, Hamilton. 

6. Berkett, K.N. (2011). Brain Development Workshop. Full 

day workshop for professionals working in the area of 

Abuse and Trauma. Rotorua. 

7. Berkett, K.N. (2011). Facilitating a go-forward approach 

to community violence. Presentation given to community 

organisations (including NZ Police, CYFS, Abuse Teams, 

Birthright), Horowhenua. 

8. Bregmen, M.A. and S.B. (2011). 2011 Supported Learning 

Forum “Networking & Sharing”. Eastern Institute of 

Technology (EIT), Hawkes Bay. 

9. Bregmen, M.A. and Bregman, S.B. (2011). Transitioning 

from High School. Presentation given to Group Specialist 

Education (Ministry of Education), Lower Hutt, 24 February 


10. Bregmen, M.A. and Bregman, S.B. (2011). Transitioning 

from High School, Presentation given to Group Specialist 

Education (Ministry of Education), Lower Hutt, 5 July 2011. 

11. Bregmen, M.A. and Bregman, S.B. (2011). WelTec – A 

possible next step. Seminar given to Work and Income 

New Zealand (WINZ), Lower Hutt Office, 13 April 2011. 

12. Brinkley, P. (2011). The thin end of the wedge. Presentation 

to Wellington Institute of Technology Teaching and Learning 



to Southland Brick and Blocklayers Association, Gore. 


to National Annual General Meeting and Conference for the 

Brick and Blocklaying Federation, Auckland. 

15. Brown, C.A. (2011). eportfolios@Wellington Institute 

of Technology. Presentation to Wellington Institute of 



16. Carton, T. (2011). Is spirituality necessary for recovery 

Presentation given to staff and clients of the Wings Trust. 

17. Cook, F. (2011). Using Smartpens to help students learn 

how to solve thermodynamics problems. Presentation to 



18. Corbishley, H.G. (2011). Haewai – e nga wa o mua. Public 

Lecture given at St Francis de Sales Catholic School, Island 

Bay, Wellington. 

19. Foreman, P.L. (2011). Bi-cultural practice in the disability 

sector. Presentation given at Agape Trust Workshop, West 

Auckland. 

20. Fraser, N., Campbell, L. and Horrocks, J. (2011). 

Counselling graduates reflect on their Wellington Institute of 

Technology training. Presentation given at Research Week, 

Wellington Institute of Technology, Petone campus, 24 

February 2011. 

21. Hirsh, J. (2011). The Development of My Research Project. 

Presentation given at Research Week, Wellington Institute 

of Technology, Petone campus, 24 February 2011. 

22. Horrocks, J. (2011). Neurasthenia at Rotorua. Presentation 

given at Research Week, Wellington Institute of 

Technology, Petone campus, 24 February 2011. 

23. Hurley, C., Mackay, J. and Taplin, S. (2011). Teaching and 

Learning with New Technology at Wellington Institute of 

Technology. Presentation given to ITP 2011 Trades Forum, 

Auckland, New Zealand. 

24. Hurley, C., Mackay, J. and Taplin, S. (2011). Using new 

technology as a vehicle to effect changes in teaching and 

learning practice. Presentation to Wellington Institute of 




Hotels – Preliminary findings. Presentation given at 

Research Week, Wellington Institute of Technology, Petone 

campus, 24 February 2011. 

26. Langdon, P.W. (2011). Is Sobriety a Political Act 

Presentation given to staff and clients of the Wings Trust. 

27. McKenna, C. and Kelly, M. (2011). Using Smartpens to 

improve the learning of trade calculations. Presentation to 



28. Meehan, C. (2011). Chris Meehan: The use of mindmaps 

in teaching electrotechnology. Wellington Institute of 

Technology Teaching and Learning Forum, Petone, 

New Zealand. 

29. Mead, K. (2011). Demonstration to colleagues of microdermal 

needling, Presentation to Wellington Institute of 



30. Menchi, W.M. (2011). Hair Expo presentation. 

31. Menchi, W.M. (2011). Using Power Point Animations. 

Presentation to Wellington Institute of Technology Teaching 

and Learning Forum, Petone campus, 16 November 2011. 

32. Metcalfe, J. (2011). Assessment Writing – Understanding 

unit standards and assessment writing. Technical 

Presentation to colleagues at Wellington Institue of 

Technology, Petone campus, 15 November 2011. 

33. Parker, H.T. (2011). Blended Assessment presentation 

given to National Business Administration Forum (NBAF), 

Auckland, April 2011. 

34. Parker, H.T. (2011). Second Life presentation given to 

National Business Administration Forum (NBAF), Auckland, 

April 2011. 

35. Pike, D. (2011). Basic Effects Makeup. Presentation for 

Naenae Community Project, given at Wellington Institute of 

Technology, Church St Campus, Wellington. 

36. Pike, D. (2011). Tricks of the Trade. Presentation given at 

Salvation Army Women’s Event, June 2011. 

37. Schreuder, P.H. (2011). Beating the Crap out of Shit: Self- 

Harming Irrational Thoughts. Presentation at a workshop 

for working with teenagers, Wellington Society of School 

Counselors, Turnbull House, Wellington. 

38. Shadbolt, B.N. (2011). Teaching to the Converted. Food 

Safety presentation given at New Zealand Food Safety 

Authority (NZFSA) workshop, Wellington, 17 March 2011. 

39. Silverman, P.C. (2011). The accuracy of published research. 

Presentation given at Research Week, Wellington Institute 

of Technology, Petone campus, 24 February 2011.


40. Sloane, M. (2011). An Introduction to Detoxification in the 

Community. Presentation given to the Hawkes Bay District 

Health Board. 

41. Thomas, P.J. (2011). Using publisher’s on line resources for 

E learning options. Presentation to Wellington Institute of 



42. Townshend, S. (2011). The use of screencasts in tertiary 

accounting programmes. Presentation to Wellington 

Institute of Technology Teaching and Learning Forum, 

Petone campus, 16 November 2011. 


with disabilities with learning Presentation to Wellington 



44. Webster, A. (2011). Using YouTube with a purpose – 

Techniques and strategies. Presentation to Wellington 



45. Webster, A. (2011). Developing Reading Skills: Feedback 

on using the TEC tool. Presentation to the National Centre 

of Literacy and Numeracy for Adults. 

46. Webster, A. (2011). ESOL Students in the Mainstream: 

Writing Issues. Presentation to Wellington Institute of 



47. Whitecliffe-Smith, L.A. (2011). Short seminar to the 

public given at WelTec’s Open Day, Wellington Institute of 

Technology, Petone campus. 

48. Wilkins, J.C. (2011). Bi-cultural practice in the disability 

sector. Presentation given to ASL workshop, West 

Auckland. 

Other 

1. Morrell, R. (2011). Awarded Bachelor of Hospitality 

Management, Wellington Institute of Technology. 

2. Robinson, R. and Symonds, S. (2011). Adding Brain to 

Brawn. Article in May 2011 New Zealand Rugby World. 

New Zealand Rugby World, Issue 141: page 82. 

3. Scammell, E. (2011). Awarded Bachelor of Hospitality 

Management, Wellington Institute of Technology. 

4. Supanun, S. (2011). Awarded Certificate in Adult Education 

(Level 5). Wellington Institute of Technology. 

5. Valverde, I. and Cochrane, T. (2011). SENSES PLACES 

Blog. http://sensesplaces.wordpress.com/. 

Performance 

1. Gandhi, K. (2011). Red Bull Wreckers Yard, street art 

performance and competition. Bodega, Wellington, 21 May 


2. Valverde, I. and Cochrane, T. (2011). SENSES PLACES. 

Cross-cultural Embodiments through Hybrid Participatory 

Performance Environment. 2011 Digital Resources in the 

Humanities and Arts (DRHA) Collaboration (Participatory 

Performance and Round Table), Nottingham University, 

Ningbo Campus, China. 6 September 2011. 

3. Valverde, I., Cochrane, T. and Lee, P.J. (2011). SENSES 

PLACES. Dance Technology Workshop 3. Kenneth Myers 

Center, National Institute of Creative Arts and Industries, 

University of Auckland. 

4. De Goldi, T. (2011). Hohepa. Design Team: Set and 

costumes. New Zealand Opera and New Zealand 

International Arts Festival. 

Software 

1. Cochrane, T. and Valverde, I. (2011). SENSES PLACES – 

Dancer to Avatar web-enabled motion data capture system. 

http://virtual.Wellington Institute of Technology.ac.nz/ 

distance/wi 

2. Eales, A. (2011). Fli2 Distributed Control Protocol. 

Thesis – Doctorate 

1. Cole, E. K. (2011). The Translation of Hugo Grotius’ Sacred 

Senecan Tragedies in Seventeenth-Century England: 

Christ’s Passion, Sophompaneas, or Joseph and Paradise 

Lost. University of Sydney. English Department. 

Thesis – Masters 


hotels: Perspectives from managers and guests. Lincoln 

University. http://hdl.handle.net/10182/3844 

Working Paper 

1. Bell, B., Webster, A., Beetham, R., Winslow, R., Moore, 

G., McLearie, M. and Finch, L. (2011). ESOL Programme: 

General English. Evaluation of Identified Programmes 

from UpLift 2011. Working paper prepared for Academic 

Manager, School of Foundation Studies and Adult 

Education. 

2. Collins, J.A. and MacKenzie, G. (2011). Survey of Pacific/ 

Maori student retention and success at Wellington Institute 

of Technology. 

3. Messent, K.A. (2011). Certificate in Preparation for 

Tertiary Study (CPTS). Evaluation of Identified Programmes 

from UpLift 2011. Working paper prepared for Academic 

Manager, School of Foundation Studies and Adult 

Education. 


with disabilities with learning. Wellington Institute of 

Technology. 

Contributions to the 

research environment 

Consortia Membership 

1. Appleyard, R. (2011). Member of the Executive 

Housekeepers Forum, Wellington Hotels. 

2. Cadwallader, A. (2011). Member of the Metro Academic 

Directors Group. 

3. Cadwallader, A. (2011). Member of the Supervisory 

Management Council of Le Cordon Bleu New Zealand. 

4. Corbishley, H. (2011). Member of the Galway (Ireland) 

Collaboratorium. 

5. Fairbrother, P. (2011). Member of the Metro Research 

Managers Group. 

6. Hesp, M. (2011). Co-Chair of the Cybus Joint Venture 

Management Committee. 

7. Hesp, M. (2011). Member of the Supervisory Management 

Council of Le Cordon Bleu New Zealand. 

8. Hughes, F. (2011). Member of Costing Nursing Turnover 

Consortium. 

9. Mackay, J. (2011). Member of consortium involved in 

curriculum development for the Regional Foundation 

program. Work funded by Ako Aotearoa. 

10. Mackay, J. (2011). Member of research collaboration 

investigating Action Inquiry and the development of literacy 

and numeracy in the trades. Project led by University of 

Waikato. 

11. Mather, P. (2011). Member of Hutt Technology Valley 

Steering Group. Hutt Technology Valley Initiative is funded 

through TEC Project ESI909. 

12. Parker, H. (2011). Member of the National Business 

Administration Forum. 

13. Richardson, D. (2011). Member of Addiction Treatment 

Research Interest Group. 

14. Ricketts, A. (2011). Member of the Front Office Managers 

Forum, Wellington Hotels. 

15. Ricketts, A. (2011). Member of the Executive 

Housekeepers Forum, Wellington Hotels. 

16. Sissons, L. (2011). Chair of the Metro Chief Executives 

Group. 

17. Wong, L. (2011). Member of the Oral Microbiology and 

Dental Health Research Theme. 

Facilitating Networks 

1. Appleyard, R. (2011). Convener of the Front Office 

Managers Forum, Wellington Hotels. 

2. Appleyard, R. (2011). Organiser of the Wellington 

Receptionist of the year competition held August 2011, 

Museum Hotel, Wellington. 

3. Baker, P. (2011). Convener of the annual regional 

polytechnic communications research meetings. 

4. Barrie, T. (2011). Member of organising committee for 

the national Association of Tertiary Learning Advisors of 

Aotearoa New Zealand (ATLAANZ) conference, November 

2011, Wellington Institute of Technology Petone campus. 

5. Carton, T. (2011). Organiser of the third Wellington Institute 

of Technology Research Symposium. 

6. Corbishley, H. (2011). Member of executive team 

and organising committee for Solar Circuit Aotearoa 

New Zealand (SCANZ): Eco sapiens, held 14-16 January 

2011, New Plymouth. 

7. Corbishley, H. (2011). Session lead at SCANZ: Eco sapiens, 

held 14 – 16 January 2011, New Plymouth. 

8. Ford, M. (2011). Contributed to the formation of the ITP 

Beauty Therapy Focus Group. 

9. Gilmoni, R. (2011). Member of organising committee for 

the Tourism and Travel Tutor Conference held December 

2011, Wellington. 

10. Grima, J. (2011). Member of the organising committee for 

the United Nations International Women’s Day Centenary 

celebrations held 8 March 2011, Wellington. 

11. Heath, L. (2011). Affiliation with the Wellington Hairdressing 

Association. 

12. Hughes, F. (2011). Facilitator of the World Health 

Organisation (WHO) Pacific Island Mental Health Network. 

13. Hughes, F. (2011). Invited by New Zealand College of 

Mental Health Nurses, and commissioned by WHO, 

to present a series of nursing workshops on meeting 

emotional needs after disasters. 

14. Jay, C. (2011). Convenor of the Wellington Housekeepers 

Forum. 

15. Jay, C. (2011). Session moderator at the 9th APacCHRIE 

conference, held 2-5 June 2011, Hong Kong. 

16. Linzey, K. (2011). Co-host of the 20under40 24hour Design 

Competition held by The Architectural Centre. 

17. MacKay, J. (2011). Organiser of the Wellington Institute of 

Technology Teaching and Learning Forum 2011. 

18. Menchi, W. (2011). Facilitator of intensive education 

seminars at the Hair Expo, Sydney, Australia. 

19. Protheroe, M. (2011). External liaison and member of 

organising committee for the national Association of Tertiary 

Learning Advisors of Aotearoa New Zealand (ATLAANZ) 

conference, November 2011, Wellington Institute of 

Technology Petone campus. 

20. Rastorfer, L. (2011). Facilitated the formation of a 

relationship between The Dowse Art Museum and 

Wellington Institute of Technology for the ongoing support 

and display of student creative research. 

21. Russek, M. (2011). Organiser of New Zealand Bacon 

competition.


22. Wong, L. (2011). Secretary and committee member of 

the Wellington Health and Biomedical Research Society, 

responsible for organising the four meetings per year held 

by the society. 

Research Discipline 

1. Allen, T. (2011). Member of Wellington Institute of 

Technology Research Committee. 

2. Allen, T. (2011). Member of Wellington Institute of 

Technology Innovation and Research Grants Committee. 

3. Baker, P. (2011). Member of Wellington Institute of 


4. Baker, P. (2011). Member of Wellington Institute of 

Technology Ethics Committee. 

5. Cadwallader, A. (2011). Chair of Wellington Institute of 


6. Cadwallader, A. (2011). Chair of Wellington Institute of 

Technology Innovation and Research Grants Committee 

7. Fairbrother, P. (2011). Member of Wellington Institute of 


8. Hennessy, J. (2011). Member of Wellington Institute of 



Technology Ethics Committee. 


Technology Human Ethics Committee. 

11. Horrocks, J. (2011). Member of Wellington Institute of 


12. Mackay, J. (2011). Member of Wellington Institute of 


13. Mather, P. (2011). Director of Centre for Smart Product 

14. McKinlay, S. (2011). Member of Wellington Institute of 


15. Peck, A. (2011). Member of Wellington Institute of 


16. Prescott, A. (2011). Wellington Institute of Technology 

academic representative, expert advisor and co-writer for 

the Bachelor of Youth Development. 

17. Rastorfer, L. (2011). Member of Wellington Institute of 


18. Sissons, L. (2011). Member of Wellington Institute of 

Technology Innovation and Research Grants Committee. 

Research Environment 

1. Rastorfer, L. (2011). Curator of the Wellington Institute of 

Technology Art Collection, a display of staff and student 

creative works on the Petone and Wellington Campuses. 

Researcher Development 

1. Baker, P. (2011). Research Coordinator for the Schools of 

Hospitality & Tourism, Hair, Beauty & Exercise Science 

and Business & Administration, Wellington Institute of 

Technology. 

2. Horrocks, J. (2011). Research Coordinator for the School 

of Health & Social Services, Wellington Institute of 

Technology. 

3. Mackay, J. (2011). Research Coordinator for the School of 

Engineering, Wellington Institute of Technology. 

4. McKinlay, S. (2011). Research Coordinator for the School of 

Information Technology, Wellington Institute of Technology. 

5. Prescott, A. (2011). Peer-supervision of colleagues 

regarding cultural issues when undertaking research with 

Maori or Pacific students/participants. 

6. Rastorfer, L. (2011). Research Coordinator for the School of 

Creative Technologies, Wellington Institute of Technology. 

Student Assistance 

1. Adams, C. (2011). Supervision of team of make-up artists at 

the Fashion Tech Graduate Fashion Show. 

2. Adams, C. (2011). Supervision of students doing make-up 

artistry at the World of Wearable Arts Show (WOW). 

3. Armstrong, I. (2011). Supervision of Student Project: IDP 

Server Implementation. 

4. Besseling, P. (2011). Mentored winning student in the Ian 

MacLennan Trophy at the Wellington Food Show. 

5. Besseling, P. (2011). Mentored winning student in Nestle 

Toque d’Or Competition, Auckland. 

6. Bryant, P. (2011). Supervision of Student Project: REDnet 

Improvement. 

7. Campbell, S. (2011). Culinary trainer and mentor of winning 

student team in Nestle Toque d’Or Competition, Auckland. 

8. Campbell, S. (2011). Mentored student selected as one of 

four New Zealand junior chefs to compete in Australia. 

9. Campbell, S. (2011). Mentored student participating in 

Wellington Culinary Fare cookery competition. 

10. Chambers, G. (2011). Mentored student participating in 


11. Cochrane, T. (2011). Supervision of Student Project: 

Development of the iFilm App. 

12. Cochrane, T. (2011). Supervision of Student Project: Gusto 

Web Redesign. 

13. Collins, J. (2011). Trainer of four winning students in 

Culinary Fare cookery competitions. 

14. Duncan, D. (2011). Supervision of Student Project: REDnet 

IPv6. 

15. Eales, A. (2011). Supervision of Student Project: Boomrock 

Event Management System. 

16. Eales, A. (2011). Supervision of Student Project: Kinnect 

data capture. 

17. Ford, M. (2011). Mentored winning student in New Zealand 

Beauty Therapy Association Best student competition. 

18. Francis, M. (2011). Trainer of winning team in the Ian 

MacLennan Trophy at Wellington Food Show. 

19. Gould, J. (2011). Supervision of Student Project: Pulse 

CNC. 

20. Gould, J. (2011). Supervision of Student Project: 

Underwater ROV. 

21. Hewitt, A. (2011). Trainer of students participating in the 

Barista competition at Wellington Culinary Fare. 

22. Hogan, P. (2011). Trainer of winning student for Chicken 

Brunch competition at Wellington Food Show. 

23. Hunter, I. (2011). Supervision of Student Project: Primary 

School Audit. 

24. Hunter, I. (2011). Supervision of Student Project: 5th 

Element Web Design 

25. Jeon, T. (2011). Supervision of Student Project: Clean 

Team. 

26. Jeon, T. (2011). Supervision of Student Project: 

Development of a Wellington Institute of Technology 

Alumni System. 

27. Keats, E. (2011). Supervision of Student Project: Library 

Sharepoint. 

28. Manueli, K. (2011). Supervision of Student Project: 

InspireMe. 

29. McKinlay, S. (2011). Supervision of Student Project: 

Technology Solution Data Management. 

30. McKinlay, S. (2011). Supervision of Student Project: Wedly. 

31. McKinlay, S. (2011). Supervision of Student Project: Whai K 

Course Management System. 

32. Morrell, R. (2011). Co-manager of winning student team in 

Nestle Toque d’Or Competition, Auckland. 

33. Morrell, R. (2011). Mentored student participating in 


34. Rastorfer, L. (2011). Facilitated student creative research to 

be supported and exhibited at The New Zealand Academy 

of Fine Arts Collideoscope Exhibition. 

35. Sanderson, T. (2011). Mentored student participating in 


36. Smith, P. (2011). Trainer of student participating in Trainee 

Classic Cocktail Competition in New Zealand Culinary Fare, 

Auckland. 

37. Sudhakar, C. (2011). Supervision of Student Project: 

Course Enrolment Expert System. 

38. Sudhakar, C. (2011). Supervision of Student Project: 

Skyvid. 

39. Supanun, S. (2011). Supervision of student to complete the 

School of Creative Technologies Corporate Identity Design 

Project. Acton International Marketing Limited. 

40. Sutcliffe, R. (2011). Supervision of Student Project: 

Learning Support Results Data Management in Sharepoint. 

41. Sutcliffe, R. (2011). Supervision of Student Project: Sorcer 

Upgrade. 

42. Sutcliffe, R. (2011). Supervision of Student Project: Torrent 

Server Evaluation. 

Student Supervision 

1. Hughes, F. (2011). Co-supervisor of Julia Hennessy, 

enrolled for PhD at Auckland University of Technology. 

2. Protheroe, M. (2011). Postgraduate learning advisor 

for a Wellington Institute of Technology staff member 

undertaking a doctoral degree at the University of 

Queensland. 

3. Protheroe, M. (2011). Postgraduate learning advisor 

for a Wellington Institute of Technology staff member 

undertaking a postgraduate degree at Massey University. 

4. Weehuizen, H. (2011). Supervisor of Postgraduate Diploma 

and Master of Engineering students. 

5. Wong, L. (2011). Co-supervisor of Manjula Weerasekera, 

enrolled for PhD at Wellington School of Medicine and 

Health Sciences. 

Peer esteem 

Appointments 

1. Berkett, K. (2011). Member of a research selection 

committee to investigate and select research pertaining to 

neurological changes in adolescent development. 

2. Bregmen, M. (2011).Member on Board of Trustees for 

Emerge Supported Employment Agency. 

3. Bregmen, S. (2011). Member on Board of Trustees for 

Tautoko Services. 

4. Cadwallader, A. (2011). Member of Central Hub Advisory 

Group for Ako Aotearoa. 

5. Corbishley, H. (2011). Art advisor to E Tu Sculpture Trust, 

Lower Hutt. 

6. Cowper, P. (2011). Board member (Crown Entity 

Directorship) for Maritime New Zealand. 

7. Cowper, P. (2011). Deputy Chair and member of Porirua 

Digital Trust. 

8. Cowper, P. (2011). Member of New Zealand Institute of 

Directors.


9. Freeman, C. (2011). Board Member for Hospitality 

Standards Institute. 

10. Hennessy, J. (2011). Member of Nursing Council of 

New Zealand. 

11. Hughes, F. (2011). Member of World Health Organisation 

(WHO) Expert Panel on Mental Health. 

12. Hughes, F. (2011). Member of technical expert group 

advising on policy, services and legislation for the WHO 

Mental Health Policy and Service Development project. 

13. Hughes, F. (2011). Appointed as Acting Deputy Director of 

Mental Health for Ministry of Health, New Zealand. 

14. Hughes, F. (2011). Member of the Community and Public 

Health Advisory Committee for the Capital & Coast District 

Health Board. 

15. Hughes, F. (2011). Adjunct Professor, University of 

Technology, Sydney, Australia. 

16. Hughes, F. (2011). Adjunct Professor, Auckland University 

of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand. 

17. Hughes, F. (2011). Honorary Strategic Nursing Advisor to 

the Fred Hollows Foundation New Zealand. 

18. Mather, P. (2011). Board member for the New Zealand High 

Temperature Superconductor Industry Association. 

19. McKinlay, S. (2011). Member of the Executive for the 

International Association of Computing and Philosophy. 

20. Metcalfe, J. (2011). Member of NZQA Expert Panel to 

review Communication unit standards. 

21. Prescott, A. (2011). Member of NZQA Expert Panel to 

review Bachelor of Youth work. 

22. Protheroe, M. (2011). Member of the Executive for the 

Association of Tertiary Learning Advisors of Aotearoa 

New Zealand (ATLAANZ). 

23. Schreuder, P. (2011). Member on board of Trustees for 

Kapiti Living Without Violence Association. 

24. Sissons, L. (2011). Board member for the Electricity Supply 

Industry Training Organisation. 

25. Sissons, L. (2011). Board member for WorldSkills. 

26. Sissons, L. (2011). New Zealand government 

representative and Deputy Chair of the Board for Governors 

of the Commonwealth of Learning. 

Conference Addresses 

1. Baker, P. (2011). Invited to take responsibility for a session 

focussing on the influence of Elizabeth Cohen at the 

International Association for the Study of Cooperation in 

Education (IASCE) conference held 2013, United Kingdom. 

2. Berkett, K.N. (2011). Keynote speaker at the Upturn 2011 

Community Ministries Conference, Wellington Central 

Baptist Church, Wellington, 4-6 August 2011. 

3. Carton, T. (2011). Keynote Speaker at the 2nd Unmasking 

Violence Conference, Hawera. 

4. Cochrane, T. (2011). Invited for the SENSES PLACES 

performance to be presented at the Digital Resources for 

Humanities and Arts conference, held by the University of 

Nottingham at the Ningbo campus, Ningbo, China. 

5. Fraser, N. (2011). Invited Guest lecturer for Masters in 

Counselling Programme, Education Department, Auckland 

University, September 2011. Title of Lecture: Introduction to 

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy – Basic theory, principles and 

an overview of interventions. 

6. Sissons, L. (2011). Address to Higher Education Summit; 

Changing the Mechanics of the Tertiary Education Sector 

to Support Economic Growth and Innovation, Auckland, 9 

March 2011. 

7. Sissons, L. (2011). Keynote speech to Upper Hutt Business 

and Professional Women’s Group. 

8. Ulloa, M. (2011). Invited by Professor Carmen Dalli to 

present at the Spring Research Seminar “Challenge, 

Change, Choice” at the Institute for Early Childhood 

Studies, Victoria University of Wellington, 10 September 


Editorial/Refereeing 

1. Fraser, N. (2011). Reviewer for Higher Education Research 

& Development Journal December 2011; Thinking critically: 

A look at students critiques of a research article. 

2. Horrocks, J. (2011). Reviewer of three articles for Journal 

of Health, Wellness and Society. 

3. Hughes, F. (2011). Member of Editorial Board, Journal of 

Psychosocial Nursing, SLACK Journals, USA. 

4. Hughes, F. (2011). Member of Editorial Board, Journal of 

Contemporary Nursing, Springer, USA. 

5. Keith, M. (2011). Member of Editorial Board, New Zealand 

Journal of Applied Business Research. 

6. Keith, M. (2011). Member of Editorial Board, New Zealand 

Journal of Human Resources. 

7. Mackay, J. (2011). Invited to review two articles for the 

Education as Change Journal. 

8. Mackay, J. (2011). Invited to review a paper for the African 

Journal of Research into Mathematics, Science and 

Technology Education. 

9. McKinlay, S. (2011). Member of Editorial Committee, 

Journal of Knowledge Management Practice. 

10. Sissons, L. (2011). Member of Editorial Board, 

New Zealand Journal of Adult Learning. 

Favourable Citations 

1. Baker, P. (2011). Cited in Wikipedia entry on cooperative 

learning. 

2. Brown, C. (2011). Request from Harvard Faculty Club 

to refer to MLearning at the Open Polytechnic: Testing 

the Waters at the 2012 International Conference 

of the Association of Global Management Studies, 

Massachusetts, USA. 

Favourable Reviews 

1. Anderson, C. (2011). Letter of commendation from IT’S for 

development of Mac network. 

2. Cochrane, T. (2011). SENSES PLACES was the subject of 

a report in the Portuguese television programme Sociedade 

Civil, November 2011. In this programme on the Arts, the 

SENSES PLACES project is viewed as cutting edge work in 

the area of full body interfaces. 

3. Cochrane, T. (2011). SENSES PLACES was the subject 

of a report in the Portuguese television programme Com 

Ciência, November 2011. Of interest in this Science 

programme was the novel interface technology and 

its application to dance, and the collaboration between 

Portuguese, Japanese and New Zealand researchers. 

4. Rastorfer, L. (2011). Review of works in group exhibition 

Parallel for ‘ArtSeen’ Otago Daily Times, 4 August 2011. 

Excerpt; “Lorraine Rastorfer’s work is elegant and 

restrained, with her shimmering patterns like folding 

fabric...” http://www.odt.co.nz/entertainment/arts/171911/ 

art-seen 

5. Rastorfer, L. (2011).Review of solo exhibition Deluge 

for ‘Artseen’ Otago Daily Times, 5 May 2011. Excerpt; 

“Rastorfer has created patterns by randomly placing seeds, 

then allowing thin washes of paint to flow over and around 

them. The long, streaked shadowy regions created are 

reminiscent of sharply side-lit NASA images of alien worlds, 

or of channels left in sand by the outgoing tide. Space is 

important to the works, and the artist’s interest in oriental 

art leads to the use of large open areas which allow the eye 

to wander across the canvas. Like vertical Zen gardens, the 

pictures allow the mind to focus on individual details and to 

create new journeys through the art’s world with every new 

view. The impression is of art which, at first glance, seems 

minimal, but which gains new facets with repeated viewing. 

This aspect is compounded by the multi-hued reflections 

which the art gains from the medium.” http://www.odt. 

co.nz/entertainment/arts/158957/art-seen 

6. Ulloa, M. (2011). Review of Research Project Teaching to 

Care: Emotional Interactions Between Preschool Children 

and their Teachers in Montessori Voices. Article by Anna 

Pickering, Editor, entitled “Montessori Successful in 

Promoting Emotional Competency”, Issue 63, September 

2011. http://www.montessori.org.nz/voices 

Fellows/Memberships 

1. Baker, P. (2011). Member of the International Association 

for the Study of Cooperation in Education (IASCE). 

2. Baker, P. (2011). Member of the International Association 

for Intercultural Communication Studies (IAICS). 

3. Mackay, J. (2011). Member of Southern African Association 

for Research into Mathematics, Science and Technology 

Education. 

4. Mackay, J. (2011). Member of the International 

Organisation for Science and Technology Education. 

Prizes and Awards 

1. Cochrane, T. (2011). Wellington Institute of Technology 

Sustained Research Award. 

2. Hughes, F. (2011). Fullbright Senior Scholar. 

3. Langman, D. (2011). Wellington Institute of Technology 

Beginning Researcher Award. 

4. Mackay, J. (2011). Innovation Activity Award, awarded 

to the consortium to develop the Regional Foundation 

program, for outstanding and exemplary practice from 

the University Continuing Education Directors Annual 

Conference (UCEDAC), November 2011. 

5. McKinlay, S. (2011). Recipient of travel bursary awarded 

to the Best Postgraduate extended abstract, International 

Association for Computing and Philosophy (IACAP) 2011 

conference, Aarhus, Denmark. 

6. Rastorfer, L. (2011). Finalist in 2011 Wallace Art Awards. 

7. Richardson, D. (2011). Doctoral Scholarship from the 

University of Otago. 

8. Ricketts, A. (2011). Wellington Institute of Technology 

Emerging Researcher Award. 

9. Townshend, S. (2011). Awarded Best Refereed Paper 

Presentation for Screencast into the Future at the 


conference, Nelson. 

Student Factors 

1. Corbishley, H. (2011). Invitation from Massey University 

School of Fine Arts to critique Masters students work in 

progress. 

2. Linzey, K. (2011). Invitation from Victoria University to act as 

external assessor for Master of Interior Architecture thesis. 

3. Mather, P. (2011). Supervisor and mentor for Janina 

Bruggemann, undertaking a research project at Wellington 

Institute of Technology to complete her thesis for a 

Bachelor of Engineering Fachhochschule Sudwestfalen, 

School of Engineering, Meschede, Germany. 

Other 

1. Baker, P. (2011). Invited by Ako Aotearoa to run the 

national Professional Development for Tertiary Teachers 

programmes on Cooperative Education. 

2. Baker, P. (2011). Invited to submit a paper on Cooperative 

Education for a Special Edition of the Experiments in 

Education Journal. 

3. Besseling, P. (2011). Judge for the Auckland Salon Culinaire 

competition.

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4. Campbell, S. (2011). Head judge for Chef of the Capital – 

Venison. 

5. Campbell, S. (2011). Head judge for Open Cheese Class – 

Classics. 

6. Cochrane, T. (2011). Invited to review two papers for 

INTERACT 2011, the 13th conference on Human-Computer 

Interaction held by the International Federation for 

Information Processing, Technical Committee 13. 

7. Cochrane, T. (2011). Invited by Cyberport, Hong Kong to 

exhibit “He Mohiotanga” at SIGGRAPH Asia 2011 (The 4th 

ACM SIGGRAPH Conference and Exhibition on Computer 

Graphics and Interactive Techniques in Asia), held 12-15 

December 2011, Hong Kong. 

8. Cook, F. (2011). Judge for NIWA Science Fair. 

9. Corbishley, H. (2011). Commissioned by The New Dowse 

Museum and Art Gallery, Lower Hutt, to construct and 

install historic museum displays in the Petone Settlers 

Museum. 

10. Doidge, M. (2011). Invited by the Stephen Chew, Director 

of Asia Downunder to critique an exhibition by Sam Rawlins 

Crouching Kiwi, Hidden Taniwha, May 2011, Wellington. 

Asia Downunder Episode 25 broadcast 28 August 2011. 

11. Hennessy, J. (2011). Judge for 2011 the Mental Health 

Service Achievement Awards. 

12. Hennessy, J. (2011). Member of working party for 

Development of Guidelines for Nursing Reports. 

13. Hennessy, J. (2011). Review of Nursing Praxis Manuscript 

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16. Hewitt, A. (2011). Technical judge for Barista competitions 

at Auckland Culinary Fare Show. 

17. Hewitt, A. (2011). Judge for Regional Heats of National 

Barista Championship. 

18. Keith, M. (2011). (2011). Refereeing of papers for the 


conference, Nelson. 

19. Langman, D. (2011). Member of the wine judging panel for 

Consumer Magazine. 

20. Mather, P. (2011). Judge for Hutt Valley Chamber of 

Commerce Business Awards. 

21. McGarry, G. (2011). Review of Recovery Model article. 

22. Morrell, R. (2011). Head judge for the College Challenge 

at the New Zealand Culinary Fare cookery competition, 

Auckland. 

23. Morrell, R. (2011). Judge for New Zealand Beef and Lamb 

Burger competition. 

25. Protheroe, M. (2011). Refereeing of conference abstracts 

for the national Association of Tertiary Learning Advisors of 

Aotearoa New Zealand (ATLAANZ) conference, November 

2011, Wellington Institute of Technology Petone campus. 

26. Rastorfer, L. (2011). The inaugural Mark Hutchins 

Gallery Artist’s Dinner, held 20 April 2011 at Crazy Horse 

Restaurant, Wellington, was hosted amongst an installation 

of paintings selected from the Himmel exhibition by Mark 

Hutchins. Excerpt; “Senior chef de cuisine at Crazy Horse 

has designed a unique menu for this special occasion 

inspired by the lyricism and animated tactility of Lorraine 

Rastorfer’s works which promises some sensational 

surprises.” 

27. Rastorfer, L. (2011). Mark Hutchins (Director, Mark 

Hutchins Gallery) selection of Zenith (acrylic on panel, 

1200mm x 1200mm) for the group exhibition Summer 

Catalogue Collection, Mark Hutchins Gallery, Wellington, 27 

November 2011 – 9 March 2012. 

28. Rastorfer, L. (2011). Stephen Higginson (Director, Milford 

Galleries) selection of Dropped (acrylic on panel, 1500mm 

x 1200mm) for the group exhibition The Earl Street Journal, 

Milford Galleries, Dunedin, 27 November 2010 – 9 March 


29. Rastorfer, L. (2011). Stephen Higginson (Director, Milford 

Galleries) selection of Whistle and Magic Carpet for the 

group exhibition Parallel, Milford Galleries, Dunedin, 23 July 

– 17 August 2011. 

30. Ricketts, A. (2011). Judge for Wellington Regional 

Receptionist of the Year. 

31. Robinson, R. (2011). Judge for the Westpac Porirua 

Business Excellence Awards. 

32. Russek, M. (2011). Organiser and judge of the New Zealand 

Beef and Lamb Burger competition. 

33. Russek, M. (2011). Judge for Wellington Culinary Fare 

cookery competition. 

34. Sanderson, T. (2011). Judge for Wellington Culinary Fare 

cookery competition. 

35. Scammell, E. (2011). Review of Whitireia Attendance 

Tourism Qualification. 

36. Supanun, S. (2011). Selected for an interview by Teacher 

Channel TV programme, Bangkok, Thailand. 

37. Walker, G. (2011). Master of Ceremonies for Wellington 

Institute of Technology Graduations, February and July 


38. Wong, L. (2011). Judge for the annual Richard Stewart 

Memorial Prize, Wellington Health and Biomedical Research 

Society. 

39. Wong, L. (2011). Consultant advisor on the reestablishment 

of the ‘Artificial Mouth’ technology in the 

laboratories at Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam 

(ACDA), Amsterdam. 

24. Morrell, R. (2011). Judge for New Zealand Culinary Fare 

cookery competition.

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