WelTec 2013 Research Report

WELLINGTON INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

2013 Research Report

02 Wellington Institute of Technology

04 Foreword

08 Valuing Learning

12 Stimulating Creativity

16 Sound Networks

28 Building a Winner

32 Research Highlights

38 Summary of staff activities

20 Aiming High

24 Advancing Skills

06 Introduction

2013 Research Report 03

Contents


Welcome to the Wellington Institute of Technology's (WelTec)

Annual Research Report. This is the seventh formal report of our

research and technology development activities.

The 2013 Annual Research Report provides an insight into the

diverse areas of our research and development activities and

includes three profiles of our teaching and learning advisory staff

and their fascinating areas of research, as well as the significant

contribution that three of our students make to our research

and development. This research report is also a record of the

publications, achievements, and recognition of our staff and

represents the extensive range of research areas, and professions

and industries they are involved in.

I am particularly proud of the staff who are nearing the end of their

journey towards higher qualifications, whether they are striving

towards a PhD or a Masters. A number of our staff have just started

out, and to them, I wish them all the best for their journey which, at

the end, can only be rewarding. The benefit to themselves, their

students and their peers, is significant in terms of teaching and the

development of their careers. By setting high standards, this can

only be of benefit to the research culture at WelTec.

Foreword


Building our research capability and capacity will continue to

contribute to our desire for excellence, which includes participation

in the Performance Based Research Fund (PBRF). This report

comes after the release of the results of our first participation in 2012

which has enabled us to benchmark ourselves within the Institute of

Technology and Polytechnic (ITP) sector. I am delighted to see the

institute positioned mid-table among ITPs which can only augur well

for the future.

Much of our research activity in 2013 is related to the areas we teach,

and to increasing the productivity of local and national businesses.

Collaboration was also a feature for 2013, not only among our staff,

but with other Metro ITPs, with our strategic partner, Whitireia, and

outside the sector.

I am pleased to present the research and development achievements

for WelTec for 2013, and hope that you are enlightened by the

activities of our staff and students, and I look forward to continuing

this success in 2014.

Dr Linda SissonsChief Executive

Wellington Institute of Technology


Research endeavours at WelTec represent a rich and diverse range of

activities which make valuable contributions to business and industry,

wider society and the communities that the Institute serves.

One particular focus of the research conducted at WelTec is to inform

the teaching of the degrees that we offer. Across a broader spectrum of

research and development activities, we also aim to address the needs

of industry and professions by providing clever technology transfer,

problem solving and innovation. In this report you will see evidence of the

Institute’s involvement across all of these areas.

WelTec is now a participant in the Tertiary Education Commission’s

Performance Based Research Fund (PBRF). The work that our staff

have done to participate in the Quality Evaluation is now well reflected

in the outcomes from the funding round. Not only do our researchers

benefit from the funding outcomes but the Institute is also able to benefit

from the external research and development activity that is income

generating. This is an important development in building our research

and development capability and capacity, and positions us well for the

next funding round in 2018.

Collaboration was a key feature of our research and development

activity in 2013. With our Metro partner institutes we hosted the ITP

Technology Transfer Symposium in Wellington in July. The symposium

was accompanied by an Industry Showcase event which allowed Metro

institutes to present to a wide group of stakeholders,

the research and development work they are doing with New Zealand

industry

Introduction


This report also tells the stories of our students, their

technology and product developments, and their

associations with our industry partners. Our Engineering

Technology graduates continue to punch above their

weight. Success, and the high calibre of staff and students

involved in engineering research and development, was

again illustrated when Bachelor of Engineering Technology

graduate, Anthony Muir, was awarded the prestigious

Institution of Professional Engineers of New Zealand, Ray

Meyer medal for Excellence in Student Design. In our 2012

report we showcased the work of Lachlan Clelland, another

Bachelor of Engineering Technology graduate, who was

also awarded a Ray Meyer medal. You will read with

interest the commentary on Anthony’s work in the design

of a peak flow attenuation system which is destined to

have significant benefits for the building and construction

industry. Anthony’s achievement and those of our other

engineering students are the highlights of our response to

the government’s desire to increase engineering capability

in New Zealand.

Alan CadwalladerAcademic Director

Wellington Institute of Technology

WelTec and our strategic partner, Whitireia, collaborated

to host our inaugural joint research symposium, “Making

Connections”. This was a very successful event which

allowed the staff from both institutes to present the

outcomes of their high quality research and development

work - work that is conducted at both institutions across

a wide range of fields and disciplines. It is intended that

this joint symposium will become an annual fixture in our

research calendar.

The 2013 WelTec Annual Research Report will provide

you with an insight into the diversity and depth of work

that is undertaken by our hardworking teaching and

research staff. It documents the extremely successful

outcomes that have been enjoyed by our WelTec

research community, and it tells interesting stories about

the valuable contributions that their work makes. The

highly successful, internationally-recognised researchers

and the emerging researchers profiled in this report,

undertake research and development in areas that include

the complexity of controlling networked audio devices,

the creativity of an art practitioner who challenges our

thinking of everyday objects, and the rewards from helping

students achieve in their studies. The reader will also

enjoy the highlights of many of our other research active

staff and learn what our previously featured researchers

have accomplished in 2013.




The value of our research is that we keep investigating our practice”

“


Helping students to succeed and get the most out of their studies is the focus for

Mervyn Protheroe and Fiona Breen in their role as WelTec Learning Advisors. They

are certain that learning advisors play an important role in a student’s success.

Nothing makes them happier than hearing, “I got an A for my assignment”, from a

student who has received academic advice.

In 2013, they began a study to quantify the effectiveness of the work of Learning

Advisors by comparing the retention, success and final grades of students who had

received learning support against those students who did not use their services.

Their initial findings show that students studying at higher levels, using learning

advisory services had fewer appointments than those studying at lower levels, and

yet achieved greater success than those at lower level students.

Mervyn says, “As Learning Advisors, we help students complete their assignments

and theory-based course work by giving them strategies to use. The advice we give

can be as simple as talking to them about time management and planning their

work, or as complex as helping them to understand assignment requirements and

clarifying the questions.”

Mervyn has been a Learning Advisor at WelTec for the last 14 years, initially

providing learning advice across all subject areas. Latterly, he has been providing

specialist advice for information technology, engineering and mathematics students.

During this time he completed his doctorate investigating how students seek

help and developed recommendations to help learning advisors in their roles. He

recommends that Learning Advisors emphasise to students that seeking help is not

unusual and is a legitimate approach to improving their achievement. It is important

that students who seek help are not viewed negatively. Mervyn’s doctoral research

has helped him and his colleagues advise students in new and more effective ways.

Working alongside Mervyn, Fiona has found the research experience highly

rewarding. “It’s very useful to quantify the value of learning advisory services, as the

right assistance at an opportune time can make all the difference to our students,”

says Fiona who is the Learning Advisor with the School of Hospitality.

Fiona and Mervyn presented their findings at the first joint WelTec/Whitireia

Research Symposium, and subsequently at two national tertiary Learning Advisor

and Student Support Services conferences. Their presentations generated

considerable interest and praise from the academic advisory and educational

research community as there has been little quantitative research on the effect that

Learning Advisors have on student success.

Mervyn explains, “The value of our research is that we keep investigating our

practice. This provides indications of our effectiveness and where we can improve

our provision to students so that they can achieve at their best.

Valuing Learning



TO CREATE

Combine


Bachelor of Creative Technologies Tutor, Malcolm Doidge, works as part of a

collaborative teaching team, undertakes research and maintains his own art practice.

Malcolm has also just embarked on a two year Master of Fine Art at Massey University.

Malcolm’s work, which includes two and three dimensional work, installations and new

media, has been selected for several national art awards including the NCC Art Award,

Anthony Harper Art Award, Trust Waikato Art Award and most recently, the 2013

Wallace Art Award and touring show.

Malcolm describes the approach to his work as ‘bricolage’, a French term for tinkering.

He takes everyday items and applies creativity in the workshop to transform them

into something unexpected. Malcolm is interested in how everyday objects, such as

brooms and wheelbarrows, can be altered to make the familiar seem very unfamiliar.

His art materials reflect their origins in ‘big box’ retailers and draws attention to this by

transforming these mass produced items into objects that comment on sustainability

and consumerism.

“I am cautious about recycling and reuse as the art’s comment on sustainability” says

Malcolm. “My work is about sustainability but in a wider context. What is it that attracts

people to cheap goods and DIY? Humour is also part of my work.”

Malcolm is also interested in imitation and how ideas change as they are spread.

“Humans are constantly imitating and copying and, in doing so they introduce error in

this process and produce something new.

As a teacher, Malcolm says it’s important that students are involved in project-based

learning. “Learning skills is important as it helps them be flexible in their thinking and

their work. Students encounter problems, work together with what they have, and adapt

their ideas. Solving technical and creative problems is an important part of their learning

process.”

Tutors in the School of Creative Technologies are working together to develop new

ways of delivering project-based learning. “The Creative Technologies whanaungatanga

- we’re all in this together - is becoming central to our thinking. Also our tikanga - the

way we do things here - is to work collaboratively for the benefit of everybody.”

This whanaungatanga carries over to Malcolm’s Masters research. He explains that he is

studying with colleagues and it’s important to see and support what others are doing.

Stimulating Creativity


Solving technical and creative problems is an important part of their learning process”

“


Compose a new


Students benefit from his research because they can see the potential of his ideas.”


“

The fields of computer music and computer audio have always been of interest to Andrew

Eales, a Senior Academic Staff Member who teaches programming on the Bachelor of

Information Technology degree. Andrew completed a Master of Music in Composition

while also playing clarinet part-time in the South African National Symphony Orchestra,

and went on to become a Lecturer in theoretical music subjects for nine years. During this

time, he became interested in computer music and completed undergraduate studies in

Computer Science.

A sabbatical spent writing software for spatialised sound was followed by a Master of

Science in Computer Science at Rhodes University. The research in Andrew’s thesis

addressed the design of music notation software, and was awarded the bronze research

medal from the South African Academy for the Advancement of Science, recognising

the best research dissertations in Science, Engineering and Technology at South African

Universities.

Andrew’s current research interests involve the control and management of networked

audio devices. He has developed a standard model of networked devices and a novel

network environment that supports the discovery and control of these devices. He

explains that cable connections between audio devices such as mixing consoles,

amplifiers and microphones are being replaced by network connections. This allows a

tablet or a smart phone to be used to control an audio device such as a mixing console.

The challenge is getting these devices to talk to each other in an accurate and efficient

manner. By developing a standard device model and a networked environment that uses

this model, networked devices are able to communicate in an easier and more efficient

manner. This research forms part of his PhD in Computer Science which is nearing

completion.

Research into audio networks has led him to becoming a member of a technical

committee and a standards committee of the Audio Engineering Society. These

committees develop new standards for audio networks and liaise with other standards

committees such as the Internet Engineering Task Force which oversees the Internet.

In 2013, he presented a paper at the New York Convention of the Audio Engineering

Society and was also an invited panelist discussing the current state of audio networking.

This four-day annual event for industry and academia drew over eighteen-thousand

registrations and included over two hundred papers and presentations.

Andrew notes that students benefit from his research because they can see the potential

of his ideas in an area of interest to them. He explains that the fundamental principles

are widely applicable and so simple, that people often overlook them and adopt more

complex solutions. Looking to the future is difficult, as the audio industry is currently

adopting a variety of new network technologies. Andrew may consider patenting his ideas

before other organisations get the opportunity to develop them further.

Sound Networks



feeds


In 2013, James Wu was studying towards his New Zealand Diploma in Engineering

when he was awarded a Product Development Internship at WelTec’s Centre

for Smart Product. James was delighted with this as it allowed him to work on

developing a product for the project component of his Engineering diploma and

continue his studies at the same time.

In fact James found himself working on a number of projects while at the Centre,

one of which involved taking an existing device and adapting it so the Department

of Conservation could use it for weed and gorse control in remote and inaccessible

parts of the country.

Allan Tod, from Creek Grange ACE Limited, had developed a gas-powered projectile

used for avalanche control, which he called the ACE Round which is now successfully

used in New Zealand and many countries overseas. The New Zealand Department

of Conservation had approached Allan to see if the ACE Round could be modified to

control weeds and gorse.

As an avalanche control device, the ACE Round activates after it penetrates into the

snow. For weed and gorse control, a new activator needed to be developed that

would cause the two-part front of the ACE Round to split apart and let the seeds or

weed control pellets fall to the ground. The modified device would enable coverage

of areas that are hard for Department of Conservation staff to access by foot and

would easily cover a much larger area.

Allan approached Paul Mather from WelTec’s Centre for Smart Product for help. The

Centre for Smart Product acts as an interface between businesses - which have real-

world problems to solve - and WelTec researchers, students and resources.

Paul saw the potential and realised that not only would this make an ideal project for

an Engineering student, but that James would be the ideal student to take this on.

Working with a commercial client and having a “real” project to work on was valuable

– James says “I learn a lot better when I do something, rather than just reading the

textbooks and doing calculations. You also learn about customer service, meeting

their needs, and making them happy”.

James successfully developed a new electronic activator and the modified ACE

Round is now ready for field testing.

James is intending to continue his studies towards a Bachelor of Engineering

Technology and found the experience of working on industry projects very valuable.

Aiming High


Having a ‘real’ project to work on was valuable.”


“



The experience that the graduates and students gain on our internships is invaluable”


“

Six years ago the first generation bionic hands came onto the market, priced at

US$95,000. Mat Jury, from 5th Element Limited in the Hutt Valley, was perplexed by

the cost and began a garage project. Mat gained an appreciation of what it was like to

lose a hand after a mountain bike accident which resulted in both his arms and wrists

being in plaster.

Internationally, there is major interest and investment in advanced prosthetics.

Wanting to develop a robust prosthetic hand has taken the garage project to full time

product development.

Mat first approached WelTec in 2010 for expert help to further develop his prosthetic

hand and the Centre for Smart Product was called in to help with developing specific

parts. The project brief was to select suitable materials and standard components

which needed to be analysed and tested, and validated for manufacturing use. This

project was at the leading edge and involved using high end manufacturing methods

including 3D printing with titanium.

Andrew Rodger, an Engineering Consultant from Centre for Smart Product with

a background in rapid product development who has been involved in numerous

product development projects, took charge of the project.

Andrew employed a recent Bachelor of Engineering Technology graduate, Daniel

Taylor, on a one-year Graduate Internship to work on the prosthetic hand. The

internship allowed Daniel to develop his skills as a mechanical engineer and product

developer under Andrew’s supervision, using the knowledge he gained from his degree

in mechanical engineering to further develop the prosthesis so that Mat could move

closer to commercial production.

“Working on the prosthetic hand was a worthwhile project” said Daniel. “It set me up

for the workplace”. Having the Graduate Internship has contributed to his CV and

portfolio.

This is one of the many examples of “someone with a good idea” who approached

WelTec because the Centre for Smart Product could add value and support them in

their product development to a point where it can attract commercial investment. It

also demonstrates an approach which supports local businesses and industry and

gives WelTec students and graduates experience in creating potentially commercial

products – the businesses gain access to WelTec resources and at the same time the

student gains invaluable experience.

Daniel is now using his product development and mechanical engineering knowledge

and skills at Calvert Plastics in the Hutt Valley. No doubt the company and customers

will benefit from the time Daniel spent on the Graduate Internship with Centre for

Smart Product. Andrew says “The experience that the graduates and students gain on

our internships is invaluable”

Advancing Skills




Bachelor of Engineering Technology graduate, Anthony Muir, has gained much more

from his study than a valuable qualification. His final year project has been recognised

with the Institute of Professional Engineers of NZ Ray Meyer Medal for Excellence

in Student Design. This is the second consecutive year that a WelTec Engineering

Technology graduate has won the medal.

Anthony’s project involved developing and validating a new system to manage the

peak flows from extreme rain events. The system comprises flow separation and a

series of underground holding tanks which attenuates the water flowing into the

environment. His study demonstrated that when the system is installed for any

development, the run-off from the land does not exceed pre-development levels,

delivering improved environmental performance with considerable cost savings.

Anthony’s attenuation system has the potential for international as well as local

applications. When used in new residential developments the savings can be up to

$500,000 for the developer, and with lower ongoing infrastructure costs for ratepayers

as it needs almost no maintenance.

As a carpenter in his family’s construction company, Anthony returned to education

over ten years ago when the industry first indicated a need for tradespeople to

do continuing professional development. He started with a National Diploma in

Architectural Technology at WelTec. He enjoyed the experience and went on to

complete a New Zealand Diploma in Engineering. This was followed by a research

paper at Victoria University of Wellington. He was asked to present this paper at the

43rd Annual Conference of the Australian and New Zealand Architectural Science

Association in Tasmania in 2009.

Anthony, who started his career as a builder’s labourer has also published a research

paper in the Architectural Science Review. The paper on his attenuation system was

prepared with his WelTec supervisor Bob McGrath and will be presented at Water New

Zealand’s Stormwater 2014 conference.

This has all been achieved by Anthony while continuing to work full time. He is now

an architectural engineer for the family business and is teaming up with his father to

prepare his patented new system for the market.

“I’m a different man to the one I was 10 years ago,” says Anthony. “I’m more confident, I

can organise my ideas and communicate them confidently. But what pleases me most

about all these new skills is that I can use them to help solve people’s problems. My

ongoing learning has also helped me identify the best education opportunities. I can

honestly say the professionalism, teaching quality and commitment to students at the

School of Engineering Technology at WelTec is absolutely superb.”

Building a Winner


By using new skills I can use them to help solve people’s problems.”


“



Research highlights and summary of staff activities

Research Awards 2013Dr James Mackay, School of Engineering Technology, received the Sustained

Excellence for Research Award for 2013. James’s research focus is Physics

Education. He completed his PhD in 2012 and has received a rating from the

recent PBRF Quality Evaluation. In 2013, he presented papers at the International

Commission on Physics Education conference and the World Conference on

Science and Technology Education. As a result, he has developed several research

collaborations. With collaborators from the School of Linguistics and Applied

Language Studies at Victoria University of Wellington, James has received funding

from the Ako Aotearoa National Project Fund to explore the use of language in the

Trades. His specific interest in this project is the use of multiple representations of

physics and engineering concepts.

Adi Brown, School of Creative Industries, was the recipient of the Emerging

Researcher Award for 2013. Adi is a visual artist working in the mediums of

sculpture and photography. She participated in the PBRF as a new and emerging

researcher. In 2013 she continued her art practice and to build her research

portfolio, also completing her Master of Fine Art at the College of Creative Arts at

Massey University. Adi presented a paper at the International Conference on The

Arts in Society and used the opportunity to visit galleries, residencies and network

with other practitioners while in Europe.

Olivia Wildey is a Make Up Artist in the School of Creative Industries and was

recognised as an Emerging Researcher for her professional practice in make up

artistry and fashion events, videos and magazines. She has been involved with

many leading New Zealand designers as well as the World of Wearable Arts.

StaffFrom the School of Creative Industries, Tony De Goldi, featured in the 2012

Research Report, has continued to be at the forefront of theatre design and was

commissioned by the Victoria University of Wellington School of Music, to design

the set for their 2013 production, Il Corsaro, one of Verdi’s lesser known operas. He

has also been commissioned as Production Designer for the New Zealand Opera

production of Benjamin Britten’s Noah’s Flood. Lorraine Rastorfer worked towards

and held another solo exhibition at Milford Gallery in Dunedin and was awarded a

residency at New Pacific Studio at Mt Bruce in the Wairarapa. Staff gaining higher

qualifications include Adi Brown, who was awarded her Master of Fine Art in

2013, Grant Corbishley who is close to completing his PhD, and Malcolm Doidge,

featured on page 12, and Supanun Supphawut have embarked on a Master of Fine

Arts at Massey University.

In 2013, School of Business and Information Technology’s Steve McKinlay

submitted his PhD at Charles Sturt University. Steve was awarded the LLC Litwin

Books Award for ongoing Doctoral Dissertation Research in The Philosophy

of Information, and had a major role in a workshop on the Philosophy of

Cybersecurity at the University of Auckland. Andrew Eales, featured on Page

16, is another Information Technology tutor completing a PhD. Business tutor,

Jeremy Zwiegelaar, is another staff member continuing with PhD studies in

Entrepreneurship at Massey University.

WelTec Research Awards


School of Engineering Technology academic staff member, Dr Induka

Werellagama, appointed in 2013, was awarded the Sri Lanka President's Awards

for Scientific Publications. The award honours scientists who consistently publish

in international journals and contribute to the development of Sri Lanka. Induka‘s

research focuses on improving the environmental quality of water supplies to

communities and wastewater treatment using wetlands.

School of Health and Social Services Youth Development tutor, Arden Perrot, was

presented with a Victoria Medal for Academic Excellence from Victoria University

of Wellington in 2013. Arden is also embarking on Masters study. Dr Fiona Beals

was invited to give the keynote address at the first WelTec-Whitireia Joint Research

Symposium. Deidre Richardson, Counselling tutor has submitted her PhD to

the University of Otago in which she studied the therapeutic relationship. Millie

Tapusoa, Tutor on the National Certificate Health, Disability and Aged Support was

awarded a prize at the Pacific Research Hui held at the University of Waikato.

WelTec Honorary Research Associate Dr John Horrocks, Dr Kerese Manueli

and Aleki Silao were invited to present research findings from the Ako Aotearoa

National Project funded project “Success for Pacific Learners: The impact of Tertiary

Education Strategies” at the Higher Education Research and Development Society

of Australasia (HERDSA) conference. John and Neil Ballantyne also presented this

research at the invitation of the Industry Training Federation - Maori and Pasifika in

Vocational Education and Training.

In 2013, Trish Baker, featured in the 2012 Research Report, has been providing

workshops on co-operative learning, sponsored by Ako Aotearoa. Together with

her collaborator, Jill Clark of Whitireia, they have been providing practical advice on

group work to tertiary teachers gained from the research they have undertaken.

WelTec’s Executive Dean, Julia Hennessy is completing studies towards her PhD

at AUT University. Using an appreciative inquiry approach, she is investigating

the contribution of mental health support workers to New Zealand mental health

services.

EventsA major highlight for WelTec in 2013 was receiving its first result in the

Performance Based Research Fund (PBRF). As a first time participating

organisation in this government level external measure of research, WelTec placed

mid-table amongst participating Institutes of Technology and Polytechnics (ITP).

This is an indication of the quality of the research undertaken by the staff and

shows the institute is well-placed for the future.

In July, the first ITP Technology Transfer Symposium and Industry Showcase was

held in Wellington. This was a collaborative event organised and led by the Metro

ITPs which comprises Christchurch Polytechnic and Institute of Technology (CPIT),

Manukau Institute of Technology (MIT), Otago Polytechnic, Unitec Institute of

Technology (Unitec), WelTec, and Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec).


The Metro ITPs are leading the way for industry-engaged research which has

immediate and practical outcomes, and shared ideas on Research and Technology

Transfer. The event was well attended by most ITPs, as well as representatives

from the Tertiary Education Commission, Ministry for Business, Innovation and

Employment, and Callaghan Innovation, who also contributed to the programme.

To round off the year, WelTec and Whitireia strengthened the strategic partnership

between the two institutions by holding the first Joint Research Symposium. Titled

“Making Connections” staff provided their colleagues with an insight into their

research, and enjoyed the opportunity to create links and research collaborations.

Keynote presentations were given by Emeritus Professor Dennis Robinson

(University of Nebraska Medical Center) and WelTec Youth Development tutor,

Dr Fiona Beals.

External FundingWelTec was the recipient of two research grants from Ako Aotearoa in 2013. A

three-year National Project Fund project to explore the use of language in the

Trades is being led at WelTec by Dr James Mackay in collaboration with researchers

from Victoria University of Wellington. Ako Aotearoa Regional Hub funding was

received for a study to evaluate the success of Pacific learners in the Trades,

specifically focussed on the Pacific Trades Initiative established by the government

in response to the Tertiary Education Strategies.

International VisitorProfessor Bob Lambourne, from The Open University and Chair of the

International Commission on Physics Education, was hosted by Dr James Mackay

on a visit to WelTec. While at the institution Professor Lambourne presented a

seminar to staff on educational physics.

International RelationshipThe relationship between WelTec and the South Westphalia University of

Applied Sciences, Department of Engineering and Economics at the Meschede

campus, continues to be strong following the signing of the first Memorandum

of Association in 2007. Since then 19 Engineering students from Meschede have

undertaken internships in New Zealand through WelTec’s Centre for Smart Product

and two WelTec students from the School of Business and Information Technology

and the School of Engineering Technology have undertaken internships at

Meschede. As a sign of the continuing strength of the relationship, Professor Dr

Patrick Scheunemann will visit WelTec to undertake research and teach classes in

the School of Engineering Technology.

StudentsOur students continue to work on high quality, industry relevant projects with

support from their supervisors (in brackets).

Bachelor of Engineering Technology prize winning student Anthony Muir (Bob

McGrath), featured on Page 28, validated his Peak Flow Attenuation System which


reduces the effect of extreme rain events in new land developments. Dominic

McKeown (Bob McGrath) conducted a survey of Wellington city households into

water usage habits to get information for future water capacity planning. Mark

Anderson (Bob McGrath) analysed the life cycle costs of jet pumps in storm water

catchment management. Developing a barnacle breaker was Shaun Hollow’s

(Frank Cook) project brief with New Zealand Diving and Salvage Ltd. Kushal

Gautam (Frans Weehuizen) and Nathan Strawbridge (Frans Weehuizen) each

worked on projects at Callaghan Innovation to develop superconductor flux pumps,

and to design a synchronous generator load simulator. The on-going relationship

with Callaghan Innovation ensures WelTec students can work on projects with

an organisation that drives the innovation sector in New Zealand. A result of this

relationship was the Ray Meyers Medal prize-winning work of Lachlan Clelland,

featured in the 2012 Research Report.

Bachelor of Information Technology students also undertake projects in their third

year. Andrew Lauv and Ardian Silvandianto (Paul Bryant) continued a project

on New Zealand practices in the disposal of data storage devices. Developing a

series of reports for Capital and Coast District Health Board on the submission of

maternity data was the focus for Liam Nattras, Daniel Dixon, Gabriel Hema and

Luke van Soest (Rhys Owen) developed a calibration rig for multi-axis movement

sensors for John Gould’s research in robotic navigation. Anna Boyd and Karl Ellis

(Rhys Owen) developed interfaces for SNMP-compliant network devices in support

of Andrew Eales’ research in network control protocols. Two projects emerged

through Grow Wellington: Bevan Clarke, Natalie Johnson and Mustafa Ogab

(Andrew Eales) developed a proof of concept application to promote specialist

electronic identity management solutions; Helen James, Hema Paspuleti and

Chesda Roth, (Steve McKinlay) evaluated online business suites in the custom print

industry.

The final year exhibition is the highlight for Bachelor of Creative Technologies

students. Deidre Utopo (Craig Anderson) used graphic design and photography in

“Aganu’u”, an online account of her journey to connect with her Samoan heritage.

She photographed people with traditional and contemporary tatau finding they

had a common intent to connect with their culture and heritage. Vanessa Young’s

(Tony De Goldi) interior design concept was to characterise a city with aesthetically

pleasing public spaces which are functional and attractive, serving as backdrops for

social events and activities. Through design and use, her pop-up type stall provides

diversity and enjoyment. Vanessa received an internship from the Centre for Smart

Product. Influenced by recent drought events in the Wellington region and the

impact on the environment, graphic and web design student Yae Takahashi (Craig

Anderson) designed an interactive and educational website to inform residents

about water pollution and water conservation.


Research OutputsJournal PapersBeals, F. (2013). Travelling downunder: Dismantling the ‘Global South’.

Policy and Practice. 16 : 139-149.

Beals, F., Braddock, C., Dye, A., McDonald, J., Milligan, A., and Stafford,

E. (2013). The embodied experiences of emerging teachers: Exploring the

potential of collective biographical memory work. Cultural Studies

Critical Methodologies. 13 : 419-426.

Eales, A., and Foss, R. (2013). Modeling Complex Networked Audio

Devices. Journal of the Audio Engineering Society. 61 :212-223

Erasmus, P. (2013). The clinical supervisor. Funeral Care Journal, 37 : 24.

Erasmus, P. (2013). NZ funeral directing, embalming qualifications. Funeral

Care Journal, 38 : 25-26.

Erasmus, P. (2013). Best of the best. Funeral Care Journal, 39 : 15.

Erasmus, P. (2013). Training diplomas now 34-week courses. Funeral Care

Journal, 39 : 29.

Hirsh, J. (2013). Staying in the Loop; The importance of teacher

involvement in the Adventure Based Learning journey. NZ Outdoor

Instructors’ Association (NZOIA) Quarterly, 62, 16-17.

Mannapperuma, W.M.G.C.K., Abayasekara, C.L., Herath, G.B.B., and

Werellagama, D.R.I.B. (2013). Potentially pathogenic bacteria isolated from

different tropical waters in Sri Lanka. Water Science and Technology: Water

Supply. 13 : 1463-1469.

Weerasekera, M.W., Sissons, C.H., Wong, L., Anderson, S., Holmes, A.R.,

and Cannon, R.D. (2013). Use of denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis for

the identification of mixed oral yeasts in human saliva. Journal of Medical

Microbiology. 62 : 319-330.

Book ChaptersBaker, P., and Clark, J. (2013). Working with student collaborative groups:

Getting it right! Teaching Innovations Supporting Student Outcomes in the

21st Century. pp 34-44. ISBN 9781300832911.

Baker, P., and Parker, H. (2013). Using group work to assess integrated unit

standards: Mission impossible? Teaching Innovations Supporting Student

Outcomes in the 21st Century. pp 56-68. ISBN 9781300832911.

Conference ProceedingsEales, A., and Foss, R. (2013). Audio Device Representation, Control and

Monitoring using SNMP. 135th Convention of the Audio Engineering Society,

New York.

Grima, J. (2013). Employability outcomes of the Graduate Diploma in Event

Management programme at a NZ tertiary institution. In J. Fountain and

K. Moore (Eds.), Tourism and Global Change: On the Edge of Something

Big. Council for Australasian University Tourism and Hospitality Education

(CAUTHE) 2013 Conference Proceedings, pp. 243-246, Christchurch.

Doctoral Thesis McKinlay, S. (2013). The Philosophy of Information: Ethical, Ontological and

Epistemic Perspectives. Charles Sturt University.

Masters ThesisBrown, A.G. (2013). Uncanny Urges: The familiar made strange. Massey

University.

Commissioned Report for External BodyCorbishley, H. G., and O’Keffe, M. (2013). Restieaux Dairy Farm

Archaeological Report. Historic Places Trust.

Grima, J.A. (2013). Project Manager’s Report for the Commonwealth

Foundation, Commonwealth People’s Forum 2013.

Confidential Report for External BodyHolt, M. (2013). Client Mental Status Confidential Report. Henderson Health

Centre, Auckland.

Mercier, J. (2013). Training opportunities for the youth sector in Aotearoa.

AraTaiohi, Wellington.

Ulloa, M. (2013). Infant Attachment Assessment Report. NZ Family Court.

TextbooksBosch , D., Hendricks, A., Mackay, J., and Tarling, I. (2013). Solutions for

all, Technology Grade 9 Learners Book. Macmillan, South Africa (Pty) Ltd.

ISBN: 978-1-4310-1496-5.

Bosch, D., Hendricks, A., Mackay, J., and Tarling, I. (2013). Solutions for all,

Technology Grade 9 Teachers Book. Macmillan, South Africa (Pty) Ltd. ISBN:

978-1-4310-1497-2.


Creative Research OutputsArtefact/Object/CraftworkCorbishley, H.G. (2013). ‘When the creek talks back’. Materials: text and

image. Dimensions: A4 x 10 sheets. Exhibition publication: The Imaginary

Archive and Galway Collaboratorium with Gregory Shelotte. ‘Dark Matter

Archives’ (http://www.darkmatterarchives.net). Installation in Graz

Collaboratorium Exhibition curated by Gregory Shelotte, Graz, Austria.

Corbishley, H.G., and Doidge, M.D. (2013). Flags of the Commonwealth

State of Maoriland. Materials: text and image. Dimensions: A4 x 6

sheets. Exhibition publication: The Imaginary Archive and Galway

Collaboratorium with Gregory Shelotte. ‘Dark Matter Archives’ (http://www.

darkmatterarchives.net). Installation in Graz Collaboratorium Exhibition

curated by Gregory Shelotte, Graz, Austria.

Doidge, M.J. (2013). New brooms and pantries. Materials: Two modified

rubberwood budget brooms. Strange Baroque Ecologies: Symposium

opening. Massey University, Wellington.

Doidge, M.J. (2013). ‘New Brooms.’ Materials: mixed media. Dimensions:

1600 x 500 x 100mm. 22nd Wallace Art Award Finalist and travelling

selection. Pataka Art Gallery and Museum, Porirua; Wallace Gallery,

Morrinsville.

Doidge, M. (2013). ‘Parks and Gardens.’ Materials: steel, rubber. Dimensions:

1600 x 1500 x 700mm. Master of Fine Arts Group Exhibition ‘Lowest Prices’,

The Engine Room, Massey University, Wellington.

McGhie, G. (2013). “+25: Bone, Stone and Shell revisited.” Twelve carved

pieces. Group Exhibition, Visual Culture Gallery, Wellington.

Rastorfer, L. (2013). ‘Summer’. Group Exhibition, Milford Galleries, Dunedin.

Te Whatu, B. (2013). Featured artist, Exhibition: “Call of Taranaki: Reo

Karanga O Taranaki”. Puke Ariki Museum, New Plymouth.

Te Whatu, B. (2013). Manaia Heru. Ceremonial Comb Pendant. Materials:

whalebone, paua, copper. Mini-Mastersworks V. Cross-cultural Group

Exhibition. Spirit Wrestler Gallery, Vancouver, Canada.

Te Whatu, B. (2013). Te Wero Potaka. The Challenging Spinning Top.

Materials: andesite, ivory, slate. Mini-Mastersworks V. Cross-cultural Group

Exhibition. Spirit Wrestler Gallery, Vancouver, Canada.

Design OutputCorbishley, H.G. (2013). ‘Aurora’, The New Dowse Museum, Lower Hutt.

Corbishley, H. G. (2013). Design of Houghton Valley Community Website.

http://houghtonvalley.org.nz/. (PhD output)

De Goldi, T. (2013). Il Corsaro by Verdi. Final Props Design, NZ School of

Music, Wellington.

De Goldi, T. (2013). Il Corsaro by Verdi. Final Set Design, NZ School of

Music, Wellington.

ExhibitionBrown, A.G. (2013). ‘Transitional Object 1 (Feathers)’ Materials: feathers,

tape, glue, MDF, plinth, 80 x 40mm. ‘Transitional Object 2 (Hair)’ Materials:

felted hair, 80 x 40mm. ‘Transitional Object 3’ Materials: twigs, paper,

cellotape, plastic, plant material, 120 x 100 x 120mm. ‘Wandering Womb’

Materials: organic material, paint, cloth, glue, 12 x 30mm. ‘Transitional object

4 (Mummy)’ Materials: plaster, bandages, feathers, organic material, 40 x

50 x 40mm. ‘My very own private little rose bush’ Materials: glass, fibres,

organic material, white tac, 20 x 20 x 20mm. ‘Untitled Fetish’ Materials: Hair,

cloth, rubber, organic material, paint, 22 x 4 x 4 cm. ‘Out of Body experience

1’ Digital Print, 1200 x 900mm. ‘Out of Body experience 2’ Digital Print, 1200

x 900mm. Master of Fine Arts Postgraduate Exhibition, Massey University,

Wellington.

Doidge, M.J. (2013). ”Aisle 47” Exhibition and performance incorporating

‘New Brooms’. Materials: mixed media. Dimensions: 1600 x 500 x 100mm.

Bunnings, Rongotai, Wellington.

Rastorfer, L. (2013). ‘Vanitas’ Solo Exhibition. Milford Galleries, Dunedin.

Literary OutputsHorrocks, J. (2013). Ferry, Tangaroa at Days Bay, Windy Point [Poems].

M. McCallum, A. Manchester and M. Rainey-Smith (Eds.). Eastbourne: An

Anthology. Makaro Press, Wellington. pp. 28, 139, 28.

Horrocks, J. (2013). The North Slope. Landfall. Otago University Press,

Dunedin. 225 : 10-14.


Conference Research OutputsConference Oral PresentationsAnderson , C.A. (2013). Leo’s big adventure. WelTec-Whitireia Research

Symposium, Porirua.

Baker, T., and Clark, J. (2013). Perceptions of status in diverse student

project groups in NZ tertiary institutions: Elizabeth Cohen’s legacy.

International Association for the Study of Cooperation in Education (IASCE)

Conference, Hull, UK.

Baker T., and Clark J. (2013). “But I want to work with my friends”. National

Tertiary Learning and Teaching Conference, Invercargill.

Ballantyne, N., and Horrocks, J. (2013). Success for Pacific Learners.

Industry Training Federation - Maori and Pasifika in Vocational Education

and Training, Wellington.

Beals, F. (2013). Strengthening the hub of our practice: replacing policy-

centred practice with treaty-centred practice. Keynote presentation. Voices

of the Pacific Forum, Wellington.

Beals, F. (2013). The secret to Dreampot cooking: Understanding the world

of our students through a sociological lens. Keynote presentation. WelTec-

Whitireia Research Symposium, Porirua.

Beals, F., and Fagg, D. (2013). Ethics and the professionalization of

youth work (Australian & NZ perspectives). Voices of the Pacific Forum,

Wellington.

Beals, F. (2013). Travelling Downunder: Development Education, Youth

Work and the Implications of Language. WelTec-Whitireia Research

Symposium, Porirua.

Breen, F., and Protheroe, M. (2013). The impact of academic advice

on completions at an Institute of Technology. Australia and NZ Student

Services Association (ANZSSA) Conference, Wellington.

Breen, F., and Protheroe, M. (2013). The impact of learning advice on

student success and retention. Association of Tertiary Learning Advisors

Aotearoa NZ (ATLAANZ) Conference, Napier.

Breen, F., and Protheroe, M. (2013). Students and Learning Advisors

connecting: Does our practice affect student retention and success?

WelTec-Whitireia Research Symposium, Porirua.

Bregmen, M. A., and Bregmen, S. B. (2013). ‘Michael’s Story’. NZ Disability

Support Network (NZDSN) Annual Conference, Wellington.

Brown, A.G. (2013). ‘Uncanny Urges: The familiar made strange’. 8th

International Conference of the Arts in Society. Budapest, Hungary.

Cadwallader, A., and Sissons, L. (2013). Raising Standards. NZ Education

Summit 2013, Auckland.

Carton, J. A. (2013). Client welfare as a by-product of professionalisation.

4th Addiction Research Symposium, Auckland.

Carton, J. A., Prescott, A., and Langdon, P. (2013). Reconceptualising

Stigma: Walking the walk. Cutting Edge 2013 Drug and Alcohol Practitioners’

Association of Aotearoa NZ (DAPAANZ) Conference, Rotorua.

Corbishley, H.G. (2013). Dialogical Aesthetics: the generation of creative

projects via a listening and conversation method. WelTec-Whitireia Research

Symposium, Porirua.

Corbishley, H.G. (2013). Stewardship: An ethico-aesthetic approach to

uncertain futures in the Houghton Valley Area. International Conference of

Visual Methods. Victoria University of Wellington.

DeGoldi, T. (2013). Te Ao Hurihuri (The ever evolving world): Two worlds

collide. WelTec-Whitireia Research Symposium, Porirua.

Doidge, M.J. (2013). Mahi Tahi: Collaboration as a teaching tool. NZ/Sino

Excellence in Vocational Teaching Symposium. Qingdao Technical College,

Qingdao, China.

Doidge, M.J. (2013). Mahi Tahi: Working Together. NZ/Sino Excellence in

Vocational Teaching Symposium. Qingdao Technical College, China.

Duignan, G. (2013). Deliberate acts of culturally responsive teaching:

Supporting international students. WelTec-Whitireia Research Symposium,

Porirua.

Eales, A. (2013). Command and Control Protocols, Target Application Use

Cases. www.aes.org/events/135/networkaudiosessions/?ID=3685.

Fraser, N., and Horrell, T. (2013). Peer consultation for counsellor

educators. NZ Association of Counsellors Research Conference, Hamilton.

Gamini P.H.S. and Werellagama D.R.I.B. (2013). Cost of Water and Cost

Recovery (A study on water pricing). Water Sector Convention, Colombo, Sri

Lanka.

Hennessy, J. (2013). Preparing pupils for university and the wider tertiary

education sector. NZ Education Summit 2013, Auckland.

Horrocks, J. (2013). ‘In their nakeds. ’Katherine Mansfield, Freud, and

neurasthenia. Katherine Mansfield: Masked and Unmasked Conference.

Victoria University of Wellington.

Horrocks, J. (2013). Yeah right: The use of brand-stretching to promote

unhealthy products. WelTec-Whitireia Research Symposium, Porirua.

Horrocks, J., Silao, A., and Manueli, K. (2013). Success for Pacific Learners:

The Impact of Tertiary Education Strategies (Ako Aotearoa Stream). Higher

Education Research and Development Society of Australasia (HERDSA)

2013 Conference. Auckland.

Kopnoff, A. (2013). Active Teaching Approach to Electrical Engineering.

National Tertiary Learning and Teaching Conference, Invercargill.

Mackay, J. (2013). “We shouldn’t have to do this, we’re girls! An examination

of gender, self efficacy and conceptual understanding in electrotechnology

for a class of South African Technology teacher trainees. 4th World

Conference on Science, Technology and Education. Kuching, Malaysia.

Mackay, J., and Fawcett, M. (2013). Using Pencasts to find out how

students think about physical ideas. International Conference on Physics

Education, Prague, Czech Republic.

Parker, H.T. (2013). What is a Livescribe Smartpen? National Business

Administration Forum, Nelson.

Peter, C, Losekoot, E, and Poulston, J. (2013). Be Prepared or She’ll Be

Right? Terrorism, Hotels and Mega Events in NZ. Council for Australasian

University Tourism and Hospitality Education (CAUTHE). Christchurch.

Perrot, A.R.D. (2013). New Generation Pacific Leaders. Pacific Leadership

Symposium, Auckland.

Perrot, A. R. D. (2013). Youth of Steel. Building Pathways, Youth

Development Conference, Ara Taiohi Wananga, Wellington.


Perrot, A. R. D. (2013). Pacific Leadership. Voices of the Pacific Conference,

Praxis NZ and Youthwork Wellington.

Prescott, A. (2013). The positioning of youth voice when multiple

philosophies collide: Drug policy in schools. 4th Addiction Research

Symposium, Auckland.

Priest, H., and Lomax, D. (2013). Tamaiti Whangai Maori student support.

WelTec-Whitireia Research Symposium, Porirua.

Richardson, D. (2013). The role of alliance on mood and drinking

outcomes with an alcohol dependent and depressed treatment population.

Australasian Professional Society on Alcohol and other Drugs (APSAD)

Scientific Conference, Brisbane, Australia.

Schreuder, P. (2013). Inner and outer voice coaching and addictive

behaviours. The Global Addictions Conference, Pisa, Italy.

Schreuder, P. (2013). Inner and outer voice coaching (narRETive Therapy)

with food ‘addiction’. NZ Food Addiction Symposium, Christchurch.

Schreuder, P. (2013). Self assessment for alcohol and gambling. NZ Rugby

Elite Coaching Conference, Wellington.

Seno, L. I. (2013). Development of a cross-matrix as a framework for

evaluating learning methods. WelTec-Whitireia Research Symposium,

Porirua.

Silverman, P.C. (2013). The assessment of therapies in complimentary and

alternative medicine: Is a biomedical approach the complete answer? Health,

Wellness and Society Conference, Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Silverman, P.C. (2013). Research on massage, the way forward? Massage

NZ Conference. Wellington.

Silverman, P.C. (2013). Olympic Weightlifting by an Olympic Lifter. FitEx -

The Science and Business of Fitness & Exercise Conference, Auckland

Sullivan, D.A. (2013). “An excellent gathering of notable prints: Frank

Denton and the international collection of Pictorial Photography at the

Sarjeant Art Gallery”. ‘Art/ History Matters’ Symposium. Massey University,

Wellington.

Wall, V. (2013). Abuse and Women with Intellectual Impairment. Keynote

address. Needs Assessment Service Co-Ordination Association (NASCA)

National Forum, Wellington.

Wall, V., and Miller, S. (2013). Social Enterprise as a means of enabling

people with an intellectual disability. Australasian Society for Intellectual

Disability (ASID) Conference, Sydney, Australia.

Wall, V. (2013). Massage therapy as a caring activity. WelTec-Whitireia

Research Symposium, Porirua.

Conference Poster PresentationJeon, T. (2013). Investigating the impact of pair-programming on entry level

information technology students. Computing and Information Technology

Research and Education NZ (CITRENZ) Conference 2013. Hamilton.

Other Conference ContributionsBaker, T., and Clark, J. (2013). Cooperative Learning: A teacher’s guide to

working with groups. National workshops sponsored by Ako Aotearoa.

Baker, T., and Clark, J. (2013). Taking the stress out of group assessment.

Workshop presentation. National Tertiary Learning and Teaching

Conference, Invercargill.

McKinlay, S. (2013). Unintended Consequences, Cluelessness and

Cybercrime. Workshop presentation: The Philosophy of Cybersecurity:

Confronting Practice with Reflection. Australasian Association of

Philosophy Conference, Auckland.

Zwiegelaar, J.B. (2013). A longitudinal configuration study on New Venture

Performance of nascent entrepreneurs. Workshop presentation and paper

for Doctoral Symposium.Australian Conference for Entrepreneurship

Research Exchange.

Non-Conference Oral PresentationsBeals, F. (2013). Education for diversity, social and environmental justice

course. Panel member. Victoria University of Wellington.

Beals, F. (2013). Putting developmental theory into youth development

practice. Developmental Research, Praxis, Wellington.

Beals, F., and Perrot, A.R.D. (2013). Enhancing mentoring through

intentional coaching: Bringing out the leader in young people. Connect &

Collaborate, YMCA National Youth Hui. Wellington.

Bregmen, S. B., and Bregmen, M. A. (2013). ‘Islands of Interest’,

Development of new qualification – teaching progressions – how will this

look. National Disability Supported Learning Forum, Christchurch.

Bregmen, M. A., and Bregmen, S. B. (2013). Altogether Autism - transition

from school network. Altogether Autism Advisory, Wellington.

Carton, J. A. (2013). Mindfulness and Marxist Alienation. Mindfulness

Symposium, Wings Trust, Auckland.

Corbishley, H. G. (2013). The Houghton Valley PhD Project. University of

the Third Age, Wellington.

Langdon, P. W. (2013). Addiction and Families. Pillars, Auckland.

Perrot, A.R.D. (2013). Afternoon delight - Pasifika Young Leaders Speak.

Prefect Talanoa, Pasifika Education, Wellington.

Perrot, A. R. D. (2013). Education for Change. Pacific Islands Polynesian

Education Foundation, Ministry of Education, Wellington.

Perrot, A.R.D. (2013). Leadership and Rugby. Future Leaders, Wellington

Cadets, Wellington.

Perrot, A.R.D. (2013). Leadership in the Workplace Workshop, Quitline,

Wellington.

Perrot, A.R.D. (2013). Self-Leadership as Inspiration. Student Experiences.

Pasifika Day, Victoria University of Wellington.

Peter, C. (2013). She’ll be right? Terrorism, Tourism, Turbulence. Seminar,

Victoria University of Wellington.

Richardson, D. (2013). Therapeutic Alliance; What difference does it make

- if any? Guest lecturer, Treatment of Addiction and Co-Existing Disorders,

University of Otago, Christchurch.

Schreuder, P. (2013). Alcohol, drugs and gambling: Challenges in

professional rugby. NZ Rugby Elite Coach Workshop, Dunedin.

Schreuder, P. (2013). Dealing with Sh#t Workshop, Quitline, Wellington.

Tapusoa, M. (2013). Emotions - the Connection to the Student. Pacific

Research Hui, Hamilton.

Tapusoa, M. (2013). Emotions and Cognitive Engagement for Pasifika

Tertiary Students. Te Whare Wananga, Auckland.

Vilke, M. (2013). Personality Disorders and Alcohol and Drug Abuse.

The Bridge and Salvation Army, Wellington.


Peer EsteemPrizes and AwardsBrown, A. WelTec Emerging Researcher Award 2013

Mackay, J. WelTec Sustained Excellence in Research Award 2013

McKinlay, S. LLC Litwin Books Award for Ongoing Doctoral Dissertation

Research in The Philosophy of Information, 2013.

Muir, A. Co-winner, Ray Meyers Medal for Excellence in Student Design,

Institute of Professional Engineers of NZ (IPENZ)

Perrot, A. Victoria Medal for Academic Excellence 2013, Victoria University

of Wellington

Rastorfer, L. Artist Residency Award, New Pacific Studio, Mt Bruce,

Wairarapa.

Tapusoa, M. Research grant award and second prize for presentation,

Pacific Research Hui, University of Waikato

Werellagama, D.R.I.B. Sri Lanka President’s Award for Scientific Publication

Wildey, O. WelTec recognition as Emerging Researcher 2013

AppointmentsBregmen, M. Trustee, Board of Emerge, Supported Employment Agency

Bregmen, S. Trustee, Tautoko Services Board (Nationwide community

organisation)

Bregmen, S. Trustee, The Paladin Project Charitable Trust: Enabling people

with an intellectual disability

Cook, F. Judge, NIWA Science Fair

Corbishley, H.G. Art advisor, ‘E TU Sculpture Trust’, Lower Hutt

Eales, A. Member, Audio Engineering Society Technical Committee -

Network Audio Systems (TCNAS)

Eales, A. Member, Working Group SC-02-12 (Audio Applications of

Networks); Audio Engineering Society Standards

Eales, A. Observer Member: Control Protocols Working Group,

Entertainment and Services Association (ESTA)

Fawcett, M. Council member, NZ Veterinary Nurse Association

Grima, J. Advisory committee member, Commonwealth People’s Forum

2013

Grima, J. Event manager, ‘Commonwealth Shorts’ world premiere, Auckland

Grima, J. Project manager, Commonwealth People’s Forum 2013, Colombo,

Sri Lanka

Hennessy, J. Member, Achievement Awards Assessment Panel, The Mental

Health Services (TheMHS) Conference, Melbourne, Australia

Jays, M. Member, Pacific Training Institute Advisory Committee

Mather, P. Judge, Hutt Valley Chamber of Commerce Business Awards

Mercier, J. Member, Youthline Professional Practices Group

Pivac, D. Advisory group member, Lower Hutt Youth Network and Upper

Hutt Youth Network

Pivac, D. Member, Wellington Regional Youth Mortality Review Group

Rastorfer, L. Elected member, WelTec Board of Studies

Robinson, R. Judge, Westpac Porirua Business Excellence Awards

Schreuder, P. Trustee, Kapiti Living Without Violence, NZ Association

Sissons, L. Board member, Polytechnics International NZ Limited

Sissons, L. Board member, WorldSkills NZ

Sissons, L. Elected board member, Wellington Employers’ Chamber of

Commerce

Sissons, L. NZ Government representative and Deputy Chair, Board of

Governors of the Commonwealth of Learning

Sloane, M. Member, Health, Disability, Social Services and Whanau Ora

Qualification Review working group.

Sloane, M. Member, Human Services and Welfare Qualifications working

group – Addictions qualifications, Youth qualifications

Sloane, M. Member, Mental Health and Addictions Post-graduate

Programme Advisory Committee, University of Otago, Christchurch

Sloane, M. Member, Addictions Advisory Committee, School of Public

Health, University of Auckland

Vilke, M. Member, “Reduce Harm” Committee, Victoria University of

Wellington

Vilke, M. Member, Advisory Body for “Reduce Harm”, Victoria University of

Wellington

Vilke, M. Member, WelTec and Whitireia Joint Centres of Excellence

Wall, V. Trustee, The Paladin Project Charitable Trust: Enabling people with

an intellectual disability

Wildey, O. Beauty editor, N/A Magazine

Wildey, O. Creative director, Make Up, WORLD, NZ Fashion Week

Young, A. Member, Executive Committee, Wellington branch, NZ Veterinary

Association

Invited Conference AddressesBaker, P. Discussion panel member, International Association for the Study

of Cooperation in Education (IASCE) Conference, Hull, UK

Beals, F. Keynote speaker, Voices of the Pacific Conference, Praxis NZ,

Wellington

Beals, F. Invited keynote speaker, WelTec-Whitireia Research Symposium,

Porirua

Carton, T. Invited speaker, Wings Trust Symposium, Auckland

Doidge, M. NZ delegation address speaker, Qingdao Technical College,

China

Grima, J. Invited speaker, Annual Event Manager’s Forum, Gisborne

Mackay, J. Session chair, International Conference on Physics Education,

Prague, Czech Republic

Mather, P. Invited speaker, Metro Technology Transfer Symposium and

Industry Showcase, Wellington

Perrot, A. Keynote speaker, Pacific Leadership Symposium, Auckland

Perrot, A. Invited organiser and presenter, Quitline workshop, Wellington

Peter, C. Invited speaker, Tourism lecture series, Victoria University of

Wellington


Rodger, A. Invited speaker, Metro Technology Transfer Symposium and

Industry Showcase, Wellington

Schreuder, P. Invited speaker, NZ Food Addictions Symposium, Christchurch

Silverman, P. Invited speaker, Massage NZ 2013 Conference, Wellington

Rastorfer, L. Invited speaker, International Women’s Day Breakfast, National

Committee Aotearoa NZ, Wellington

Vilke, M. Invited speaker, The Bridge and Salvation Army, Wellington

Wall, V. Invited keynote speaker, Needs Assessment Service Co-Ordination

Association (NASCA) National Forum, Wellington

Editorial/RefereeingBaker, P. Manuscript reviewer, Pedagogies: An International Journal; Journal

of Youth Studies; and set: Research Information for Teachers

Brown, A. Abstract Reviewer, WelTec-Whitireia Research Symposium.

Brown, A. Manuscript reviewer, “Pictorial Slippage’, Proceedings of the ‘8th

International Conference on the Arts in Society’, Budapest, Hungary, 2013,

The International Journal of Arts Theory & History

Erasmus, P. Member, Editorial Board, Funeral Care Journal

Hennessy, J. Manuscript reviewer, Nursing Praxis

Horrocks, J. Manuscript reviewer, D.H. Lawrence Journal; Landfall Online;

Association for the Study of Literature, Environment and Culture - Australia

& NZ (ASLEC-ANZ); and NZ Books

Keith, M. Member, Editorial Board, Human Resources Journal of NZ

Mackay, J. Abstract Reviewer, WelTec-Whitireia Research Symposium

Mackay, J. Manuscript reviewer, African Journal of Research in Mathematics,

Science and Technology Education; Proceedings of the International

Conference on Physics Education

Perrot, A.R.D. Abstract Reviewer, WelTec-Whitireia Research Symposium

Silverman, P. Manuscript reviewer, Health, Well-being and Society

Silverman, P. Peer reviewer, Massage NZ, Wellington

Sullivan, D. Abstract Reviewer, WelTec-Whitireia Research Symposium

Vilke, M. Abstract Reviewer, WelTec-Whitireia Research Symposium

Zwiegelaar, J. Manuscript reviewer, Australia Conference on

Entrepreneurship Research Exchange; US Association of Small Business and

Entrepreneurship

Zwiegelaar, J. Abstract Reviewer, WelTec-Whitireia Research Symposium

Favourable ReviewsPeter, C. ‘She’ll be right? Terrorism, Tourism and Turbulence’ presentation

at Victoria University of Wellington reviewed in ‘Inside Tourism’

Rastorfer, L. The Fates (triptych) from 2012 Wallace Art Award exhibition

selected for corporate exhibition by Adriana Mattina, Curator, Mobile Art,

Auckland

Rastorfer, L. Review by James Dignam in Otago Daily Times of ‘Vanitas’

solo exhibition, Milford Galleries, Dunedin

Rastorfer, L. Favourable exhibition review, six works from solo exhibition

Himmel (2008), Intercontinental Hotel, Wellington. Extension to exhibition,

curator, Mark Hutchins Gallery

Te Whatu, B. Two sculpture pieces selected for Mini-Masters V Exhibition at

Spirit Wrestler Gallery, Vancouver, Canada

Student FactorsMcGrath, R. Academic Supervisor, Peak Flow Attenuation System. Anthony

Muir, BEngTech, co-winner Ray Meyers Medal for Excellence in Student

Design, Institute of Professional Engineers of NZ.

Other Peer EsteemBeals, F. Invited participant, NZCER workshop/think tank “NZ students’

international capabilities”, Ministry of Education

Corbishley, H.G. ‘Aurora’, commission, The New Dowse Museum, Lower

Hutt, to paint external mural on existing sculpture

Doidge, M. Selected finalist, 22nd Wallace Art Award and travelling

exhibition, Pataka Art Gallery and Museum, Porirua, and Wallace Gallery,

Morrinsville

Doidge, M. Selected exhibitor, “Strange Baroque Ecologies” exhibition, The

Engine Room, Massey University. 7th Annual “Blow” Creative Arts Festival

Doidge, M. Selected exhibitor, PARK(ing) Wellington Sculpture Trust one

day sculpture installation, Wellington City Council

Fraser, N. Invited speaker, NZ Association of Counsellors (NZAC) Inservice

Symposium, Auckland

Mercier, J. Examiner, Masters dissertation, AUT University, Auckland

Perrot, A. Sole performer, television advertisement for Victoria University of

Wellington

Perrot, A. Invited speaker, Prefect Talanoa, Pasifika Education, Wellington

Perrot, A. Invited speaker, Year 11 Pasifika Day, Victoria University of

Wellington

Perrot, A. Invited speaker, Future Leaders, Wellington Cadets, Wellington

Rastorfer, L. Editorial review of International Women’s Day 2013

presentation published in The Circular, National Council of Women NZ

Rastorfer, L. Black Pearl (2010) selected for group exhibition, ‘Large Works’,

Milford Galleries, Dunedin.

Rastorfer, L. Tanzen (2) selected for 2013 Summer Show, Milford Galleries,

Dunedin

Schreuder, P. Invited speaker, Samoa Rugby

Silverman, P. Editorial invitation, article for Massage NZ Journal on the

Health Wellness and Society Conference in Brazil.

Silverman P. Practitioner profile: Massage NZ Journal

Te Whatu, B. Featured artist, “Call of Taranaki: Reo Karanga O Taranaki”

Exhibition, Puke Ariki Museum, New Plymouth

Ulloa, M. Invited assessor, NZ Family Court: Infant Attachment Assessment

Report

Wong, L. Consultant to Dr E. Zaura, Academic Centre for Dentistry,

Amsterdam

Wong, L. MSc Examiner, Department of Anatomy, Division of Health

Sciences, University of Otago


Contribution to the Research EnvironmentConsortium MembershipMackay, J. Co-investigator, Language and the Trades, collaboration with

Victoria University of Wellington

Mackay,J. Co-investigator, Gender and Electrotechnology, collaboration

with National Council for Women, IPENZ, and BCITO

Perrot, A.R.D. Advisory member, Ako Aotearoa project: Evaluation of Pacific

Learner Success in the Trades

Tapusoa, M. Advisory member, Ako Aotearoa project: Evaluation of Pacific

Learner Success in the Trades

Zwiegelaar, J. PhD student associate, NZ Small to Medium

Entrepreneurship Research Centre, Massey University

External Research FundingFilemoni, T., Horrocks, J., and Wong, L. Ako Aotearoa Regional Hub Fund:

Evaluation of Pacific Learner Success in the Trades

Facilitating NetworksHarrison, S. Organiser, WelTec placement providers’ Professional

Development Symposium

Mackay, J. Host of international visitor, Professor Bob Lambourne, The

Open University, and Chair, International Commission for Physics Education.

Mackay, J. Link established with Catherine Saldutti, Concept Connexions,

USA

Nicholas, L. Organiser, WelTec- Whitireia Joint Hospitality Forum

Wong, L. Co-organiser, WelTec-Whitireia Joint Research Symposium,

Porirua.

Contribution to the Research EnvironmentAllen, T. Member, Metro ITP Research Group

Arnold, A. Member, WelTec Research Committee

Arnold, A. Research Coordinator, Health and Social Services

Baker, T. Member, WelTec Research Committee

Baker, T. Research Coordinator, Hospitality

Brown, A. Re-presentation: ‘Uncanny Urges’, WelTec-Whitireia Research

Symposium.

Cadwallader, A. Member, Central Hub Advisory Group, Ako Aotearoa

Cadwallader, A. Member, Metro ITP Research Group

Cadwallader, A. Member, WelTec Innovation and Research Grants

Committee

Cadwallader, A. Chair, WelTec Research Committee

Doidge , M.J., and Ward, D.R.T. Re-presentation: Mahi Tahi - Working

together. WelTec-Whitireia Research Symposium.

Farrell, M. Organising committee member, NZ Communication Association

Conference, Wellington.

Hennessy, J. Member, WelTec Ethics Committee

Hennessy, J. Member, WelTec Research Committee

Jays, M. Member, WelTec Ethics Committee

Mackay, J. Member, WelTec Research Committee

Mackay, J., and Fawcett, M. Re-presentation: Using Pencasts to find

out how students think about physical ideas. WelTec-Whitirea Research

Symposium.

McKinlay, S. Co-organiser, Philosophy of Cybersecurity workshop,

University of Auckland

Priest, H. Member, WelTec Ethics Committee

Sissons, L. Chair, WelTec Innovation and Research Grants Committee

Sullivan, D. Research Coordinator, Creative Technologies

Sullivan, D. Re-presentation: An excellent gathering of notable prints: Frank

Denton and the international collection of Pictorial Photography at the

Sarjeant Art Gallery. WelTec-Whitireia Research Symposium.

Tapusoa, M. Assisting with Pacific perspective in research

Townshend, S. Member, WelTec Research Committee

Weddell, M. Organising committee member, Australia and NZ Student

Services Association international conference

Wong, L. Member, WelTec Research Committee

Zwiegelaar, J. Member, WelTec Research Committee

Researcher DevelopmentRastorfer, L. Mentored Adi Brown for international conference acceptance

and Master of Fine Arts studies.

Student AssistancePeter, C. Third Year Bachelor of Hospitality Management degree students,

Southern Institute of Technology.

Rastorfer, L. Coordinator, Public graduate student exhibition, ‘We Are’ at

WelTec Church Street Campus and NZ Portrait Gallery, Wellington.

Student SupervisionMather P. Vanessa Young (BCT student) Centre for Smart Product.

Rastorfer, L. CinqToi Rima. Public graduate exhibition. Academy of Fine

Arts Gallery, Wellington.

Rodger A. Daniel Taylor (BEngTech graduate intern), Jean George Paul

(BEngTech), Shaun Hollow (BEngTech), James Wu (NZDE), Centre for

Smart Product.


Profession / Industry-Related OutputsCreative OutputsAdams, C. H. Antony and Cleopatra, Wellington Summer Shakespeare

production.

Cooney, G., and Wildey, O.C. ALC 2014 Winter Catalogue.

Haung, V., Link, R. and Wildey, O.C. Hells Pizza Commercial, Wellington.

Haung, V., and Wildey, O.C. Daft Punk- Lose Yourself To Dance. Music

video, N/A Magazine.

Pike, D.S.”Nosferaut-project”, German Film Festival, Wellington.

Sneddon, C., Mills , C., and Wildey, O. Spring/Summer preview Fashion

Show. Wellington.

Sneddon, C., Mills, C., Wildey, O.C., and Dyer, B. Fashion in the Capital

Campaign Imagery, Wellington.

Sneddon, C., Watson, T., and Wildey, O.C. Wellington Fashion Week 2014

Campaign imagery. Wellington.

Sneddon, C., Wildey, O.C., and Mills, C. NZ Fashion On Tour, Queenstown.

Tweedie, K., Vitali, A., and Wildey, O.C. Jetsetbohemianfashion, NZ

Fashion Week, Auckland.

Wildey, OC, Beel, M, Castles, B, Hooper, F., and Le Strange Corbett, D.

WORLD showcase. Wellington Fashion Week.

Wildey, O.C., and Cooney, G. ALC 2014 Summer Campaign photoshoot.

Wildey, O.C., Watson, T., Beel, M., and Sneddon, C. Terrace Tunnel Photo

shoot and video shoot, Lexus.

Wildey, O.C., Gordon, N., and Haung, V. ‘Goldie’ Makeup Artist Exhibition -

10 pieces of work, Nina Gordon Jewellery exhibition, Wellington.

Film/videoTownshend, S. E. How to use Screencasts as an assessment method. How to

build a screencast- basics. Why Screencast? SPARK issue 2- WelTec.

Industry publicationsBok R. Christmas trifles and deserts. Slice - Baker’s Association of NZ

magazine, 20 : A4

Grima, J. Getting “a foot in the door”: Event management graduates and

employability outcomes.HospoNews.co.nz.

Grima, J. Not “just” a student event. HospoNews.co.nz.

Townshend, S.E. Screencast into the future. HospoNews.co.nz.

Technical ReportsRobinson, R. Hutt City Council, Baseline, Bostik, and Earthlink Green Waste

Oral PresentationsMorrell, R. Secondary school teachers up-skilling workshop. WelTec School of

Hospitality, Wellington.

Robinson, R. Waste and Recycling, Rata Business Breakfast Sustainability,

Lower Hutt.

Wildey, O.C., and Pullyn, H. LO’real Photographic seminar, Wellington.

Wildey, O., and White, A. GHD Editorial Seminar, Wellington.


Peer Esteem from Profession / IndustryAppointmentsBok, R. Judge, Chef of the Capital class, Gateau/pastry class, Wellington

Culinary Fare

Bok, R. Pastry judge, NZ National Culinary Fare, Auckland

Bok, R. Invited column writer, HospoNews

Campbell, S. Head judge, Chef of the Capitol class, Seafood main course

class, Wellington Culinary Fare

Francis, M. Judge, National Bacon and Ham competition

Gibbs, P. Judge, National Culinary Fare

Hewitt, A. Judge, NZ Barista Championship

Morrell, R. Judge, International Culinary College Competition, Wellington

Pike, D. Industry Judge, BodyFx Special Effects Competition, Armageddon

Expo, Wellington

Whitecliffe-Smith, L. Executive committee member Hair and Beauty Forum

Favourable ReviewsWildey, O. ‘’World Class Makeup & Hair ‘’ NZ Fashion Week review, Dominion

Post

Wildey, O.C., Beel, M, Castles, B, Hooper, F., and Le Strange Corbett, D.

WORLD showcase. Described by media as best hair and makeup in NZ. The

most Extravagant show Wellington has hosted.

Student FactorsHewitt, A. Student, Third place, Barista section, Wellington Culinary Fare

Morrell, R. Henry Battell Wallace, Second place, Toops Pasta Competition

Morrell, R. Sowon Lee, Second place, Dilmah Tea Beef Open Competition

Morrell, R. Team, First place, International Culinary College competition

O’Hara, J. Student, Second place, Novice category, NZARH Editorial Stylist

of the Year

O’Hara, J. First place, Urban night hair; Second place, Directional colour;

First place, Wellington Regional Overall Champion, Wellington region

NZARH competition

Other Peer EsteemAdams, C. Industry panel discussion member, ‘How to break into industry,

what to expect, Q&A’, Massey University

Walker, G. Master of Ceremony, WelTec Graduation

Wildey, O.C. Invited makeup artist, Australian Hair Expo, NZ Hair Expo,

L’Oreal, WORLD,

Wildey, O.C. Invited speaker, L’Oreal makeup training and national

hairdressing editorial workshops

Contribution to Profession / Industry

Contribution to Profession / IndustryAppleyard, R. Organiser, 2013 Wellington Hotel Receptionist of the Year

competition

Appleyard, R. Organiser, 2013 Wellington Hotel Front Office Managers

Forum

Bok, R. Organiser, NZ Pastry Team, NZ Chocolate Festival 2013

Campbell, S. Organiser, International Culinary College Competition

Hewitt, A. Organiser, WelTec and Whitireia Barista Student Challenge.

Morrell, R. Organiser, NZ Bacon Competition

Morrell, R. Organiser/presenter, Chef 4 A Day, Wellington Regional

secondary schools

Sanderson, T. Organiser/facilitator, Chef 4 A Day, Wellington Regional

secondary schools

Sanderson, T. Organiser, Secondary teachers up-skilling workshop in

Hospitality (Cookery)

Whitecliffe-Smith, L.A. Facilitator, Annual Hair and Beauty Forum,

Palmerston North

Student Supervision and MentoringBell, T. Mentoring students for Wellington Culinary Fare

Besseling, P. Mentoring students for Ian MacLennan Trophy

Campbell, S. Mentoring students for Wellington Culinary Fare, National

Culinary Fare, International Culinary Competition, and Toque d’Or

competition.

Chambers, G. Mentoring students for Wellington Culinary Fare

Francis, M. Mentoring students for Wellington Food Show 2013

Gibbs, P. Mentoring students for Wellington Culinary Fare

Rowe, P. Mentoring students for Wellington Regional Hairdressing

competitions

Sanderson, T. Mentoring for Ian MacLennan Memorial Trophy

Vansverry, R. Mentoring student for Wellington Culinary Fare

Walker, G. Mentoring students for Trainee Waiter’s Table competition

Wildey, O. Mentoring students at Fashion in the Capital, Miromoda Maori

Fashion Award Show, NZ Fashion Week.


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