For Māori and Pasifika living in Aotearoa New Zealand, language, identity, and wellbeing
are inter-linked and multifaceted. However, as English is the most widely spoken language …

Media representations and dominant social constructions of the 'ideal'physique for young
women are often framed through a Westernised lens that focuses on heteronormative, White …

Academic labour markets around the world are increasingly globalised and tied to
transnational circuits of neoliberal capital. Universities in New Zealand are closely aligned …

Communal celebrations bring out the best in us, offering a place for people to come together
and take a break from the routines of daily life. They are a vital aspect of city life and are …

This paper examines the positive role of sport in building social cohesion and the accrual of
social and cultural capital for many young Pasifika men. In the process, we also critique the …

Studies of indigenous and ethnic minority news media tend to emphasise their political
advocacy role, their role in providing a voice to communities overlooked by mainstream …

There is a growing body of literature on the nexus of media, race, and crime, which reveals
that crime is exaggerated in mainstream media and that these same venues tend to racialize …

Media representation of ethnic minorities and communities is important in multicultural
societies that reflect ethnic cultural diversity. Therefore, the role of ethnic news media …

This thesis sets out to explore the under-researched field of New Zealand's Pacific media to
yield insights into Pacific media and audiences, and what makes media 'ethnic'. It draws on …

This special issue on 'Media in minority contexts' includes some of the best papers
presented at a 2012 conference on the same theme held at the University of Alberta. The …