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Tourist Hazard Awareness on the Tongariro Alpine Crossing
Scholarship details
| Study levels | Degree |
|---|---|
| Close date | Monday, 22 September 2025 |
| Ethnicities | Maori |
| Domestic/international | Domestic Only |
About the scholarship
This study will provide an updated view of tourism multi-hazard and risk awareness using Tongariro National Park as a case study. We aim to assess tourist perceptions, preparedness, and the effectiveness of current risk communication. Employing a multi-hazard, risk communication approach, we will conduct summer season surveys across multiple sites within the park. This project is part of the Hazard & Risk Management Strategic Science Investment Fund (SSIF) Programme within the Social Science for Resilience to Hazards project and Vision Mātauranga SSIF of Earth Science New Zealand.
Entry requirements
Applicants must be Māori, or of Māori descent. Enrolled in a Bachelors (minimum entering their 3rd year in 2026) within the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Faculty of Science, or School of Psychological Sciences. Strong verbal communication skills, willingness to undertake multi-day fieldwork, physically fit for easy/moderate hiking, awareness of field safety protocols, and understanding of ethical considerations when working with the public.