Methods of Estimation of flood discharge 4.1 Introduction After estimating the change in rainfall‚ as described in chapter 3‚ the next step is to convert that rainfall change into a flood flow (an amount of water flowing in a river). This chapter looks at both screening and advanced tools that can be used to help river managers estimate changes in flood flows. Historical data and ongoing data campaigns are vital components of any forecasts of flood flows. Although climate change means that future
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Apparel targets a youth market that is prevalent and growing in the urban centers of New Zealand. American Apparel is a unique clothing retailer that targets metropolitan young adults. Universities in New Zealand are growing at a high rate‚ where Auckland‚ New Zealand’s business centers are overtaken by young adults pursuing college educations (Euromonitor International‚ 2009). The high percentage of young adults combined with high university enrollment will support the fashionable yet affordable
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Society exists because human beings do not live in isolation and businesses play a leadership role in shaping the society because it has an important influence over the distribution of resources of society. Since the businesses use the resources of the society to gain private profit‚ they have a moral obligation to repay the society. (Ryan‚ N.‚ Parker‚ R.‚ & Brown‚ K. 2003). Businesses have clearly identified this responsibility and have started taking up the challenge to legitimate its practices
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affordable‚ healthy food is a challenge facing many urban residents worldwide. Outline this issue with respect to Auckland‚ and investigate one local ’alternative ’ food initiative that attempts to address this problem. In this essay I will give a brief overview of the relationship between urbanization and food security and the challenge created for many urbanites residing in Auckland who struggle to access affordable and healthy food on a daily basis. I will identify and explore one local initiative
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language. How do I learn? Studying abroad is one of the most popular ways to learn English. Many students look to an English language schools in Auckland because of their strong reputation and the country’s welcoming view on international learners. Over 30% of Auckland residents are non-native to the country and nearly 19% are Asian. Auckland also ranks as the city with the third
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Biology Internal: Achievement Standard 3.2 “Integrate biological knowledge to develop an informed response to a socio-scientific issue” “Xenotransplantation: A Possible Treatment For Type 1 Diabetes” What Is Diabetes? Type-one diabetes is a severe disease that currently affects around 34.7million people worldwide. It is an auto-immune disease where the body’s immune system attacks the beta cells in the pancreas‚ these cells are the ones who produce the hormone; insulin. Insulin controls the
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| |Date: | 27 August 2009 | Executive Summary The aim of this report is to analyse and outline the business perspectives for opening a new independent book store in the Auckland region. The report analyses the current book retail industry and specifically discusses a new book shop’s viability highlighting the internal and external risks and opportunities as well as strengths and shortcomings. To assess the book retail
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in the UK At Auckland house we have a set shift pattern which all staff are expected to work and is subject to change with 24 prior hour notice. This may have an impact on the requirement process as the candidate may not be prepared to work the proposed patterned in which case this would have an influence on the decision I make at the recruitment stage. 1.2 Explain circumstances when it is necessary to seek specialist expertise in relation to recruitment and selection At Auckland house we do have
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Module Title Practical Marketing Module Code BFK0017 Debenhams Reports Content The Company The Concept--------------------------------------------3 The target customers-----------------------------------4 Buying Behaviour---------------------------------------5 Customer Expectations---------------------------------6 The retailer Marketing situation-------------------------------------8 The competitors----------------------------------------9
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Cited: Said‚ Edward W. Orientalism. New York‚ NY: Random House‚ Inc.‚ 1978. The University of Auckland. Course Catalog: Introduction to Pacific Studies. New Zealand: 2009. http://www.auckland.ac.nz‚ accessed November 11‚ 2009.
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