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Professor Regina Scheyvens BA(Hons), PhD
Professor & Co-Director - Pacific Research and Policy Centre
Doctoral Mentor Supervisor School of People, Environment and PlanningMy research focuses on the relationship between tourism, sustainable development and poverty reduction, and I have conducted fieldwork on these issues in Fiji, Vanuatu, Samoa, the Maldives and in Southern Africa. I am also very interested in gender and development, sustainable livelihood options for small island states, and in theories of empowerment for marginalised peoples. Recent collaborative projects explore economic development on customary land in the Pacific, links between tourism and the SDGs, and links between corporate social responsibility and development in the Pacific.
Supervision interests
- Tourism, sustainable development & the SDGs
- Community development and empowerment
- Corporate Social Responsibility
- Culture and development in the Pacific
- Development in small island states
- Customary land as a basis for economic development
Roles and Responsibilities
- Programme Coordinator (Development Studies)
- Conference convenor: Tourism and the SDGs (January 2019, Albany campus of ۶Ƶ, NZ)
- Primary Investigator on a Marsden project (2017-2020) on "The Land Has Eyes and Teeth: Customary landowners' entanglements with economic systems in the Pacific"
- Primary Investigator (along with Glenn Banks) on a Marsden project (2013-15) examining "Harnessing the power of business: the contested involvement of corporations in community development initiatives in the Pacific"
Professional
Contact details
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Ph: + 64 6 35605799 or + 64 21 2179481
Location: 3.02, Social Sciences Tower
Campus: Palmerston North
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - ۶Ƶ (1989)
- Doctor of Philosophy - ۶Ƶ (1996)
Certifications and Registrations
- Licence, Mentor Supervisor, ۶Ƶ
Prizes and Awards
- Winner of the John Rooney Award of the Association of American Geographers specialty group on Recreation, Tourism, and Sport for ‘outstanding contributions to the applied field’. - Association of American Geographers specialty group on Recreation, Tourism, and Sport (2019)
- Recipient of a James Cook Fellowship, Royal Society of New Zealand - Royal Society of New Zealand (2021)
- Winner of the ۶Ƶ Medal for Research Supervision, 2015 ($10,000). This award was on the basis of sustained excellence in postgraduate supervision, leading to positive outcomes for my students. - ۶Ƶ (2015)
- Awarded a Visiting Professorship at University of Gothenburg, Sweden: 2015-17 - University of Gothenburg, Sweden (2015)
Research Expertise
Research Interests
Tourism, sustainable development & the SDGs
Community development and empowerment
Corporate Social Responsibility
Culture and development in the Pacific
Development in small island states
Customary land as a basis for economic development
Thematics
Resource Development and Management, Health and Well-being
Area of Expertise
Field of research codes
Human Geography (160400):
Recreation, Leisure and Tourism Geography (160402):
Social and Cultural Geography (160403):
Studies In Human Society (160000)
Keywords
Research Projects
Completed Projects
Project Title: The re-development of tourism in Aotearoa and the Pacific post-pandemic: seeking sustainable, self-determined indigenous development
Date Range: 2021 - 2023
Funding Body: Royal Society of New Zealand
Project Team:
- Prof Regina Scheyvens - Project Leader
Project Title: The land has eyes and teeth: customary landowners' entanglements with economic systems in the Pacific
Date Range: 2017 - 2020
Funding Body: Royal Society of New Zealand
Project Team:
- Prof Regina Scheyvens - Project Leader
- Prof Glenn Banks - Team Member
- Dr Litea Meo-Sewabu - Team Member
Project Title: Harnessing the power of business: the contested invovement of corporations in community initiatives in the Pacific
Date Range: 2013 - 2016
Funding Body: Marsden Fund - Full
Project Team:
- Prof Regina Scheyvens - Project Leader
- Prof Glenn Banks - Team Member
Research Outputs
Journal
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Book
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Thesis
[Doctoral Thesis]Edited by: Andrews, R., Scheyvens, R.

Report
[Technical Report]Authored by: Scheyvens, R.
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[Commissioned Report]Authored by: Scheyvens, R.
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Conference
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Banks, G., Leonard, S., Scheyvens, R.

[Conference]Authored by: Muhammad, I., Scheyvens, R.
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Banks, G., Scheyvens, R., Stewart-Withers, R.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Banks, G., Scheyvens, R.
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[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Banks, G., Scheyvens, R.
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[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Muhammad, I., Scheyvens, R.
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[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Glavovic, B., Scheyvens, R.
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Glavovic, B., Scheyvens, R.
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Other
[Internet publication]Authored by: Scheyvens, R.
[Internet publication]Authored by: Scheyvens, R., Stewart-Withers, R.
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[Working Paper]Authored by: Banks, G., Scheyvens, R.
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Consultancy and Languages
Consultancy
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2006
- NZAID
Desk review of NZAID's funding for tourism-related programmes in Asia and the Pacific over a 20 year time span. -
2005-2008
- Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand
Three contracts for short periods of time to support the development and implementation of a monitoring and evaluation plan for the gender programme of CORDs, a Maasai NGO in Tanzania. -
October 2011
- Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand
Monitoring visit to Samoa to assess tsunami rehabilitation and recovery projects
Teaching and Supervision
Teaching Statement
131.121 Rich World, Poor World
131.321 Strategies for Sustainable Development
131.701 Development and Underdevelopment
131.703 Gender and Development
131.706 Globalisation and Development
Summary of Doctoral Supervision
Position | Current | Completed |
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Main Supervisor | 2 | 16 |
Co-supervisor | 2 | 10 |
Current Doctoral Supervision
Main Supervisor of:
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Bronwyn Hutchison
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Doctor of Philosophy
The clay in our hands: How the diverse Indigenous economies of traditional Kichwa ceramics (mocahua) support well-being -
Astoria Qi
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Doctor of Philosophy
Regenerative tourism and social-ecological resilience: Application to Picton (Waitohi & Waikawa), Aotearoa New Zealand
Co-supervisor of:
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Swarnima Kriti
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Doctor of Philosophy
The Role of Care and Commoning in Postdevelopment Practice: Working with Te Hiko, New Zealand and Chinhari, India -
Clare Wedu Kokinai
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Doctor of Philosophy
Exploring Societal Changes, Cultural Interpretations for‘ Gutpela Sindaun and Post-conflict Resilience in Bougainville Indigenous Communities – Papua New Guinea
Completed Doctoral Supervision
Main Supervisor of:
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2023
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Lan Phuong Nguyen
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Doctor of Philosophy
Engaging with the private sector for development: A critical analysis of attempts to partner with business for women’s economic empowerment in Vietnam -
2022
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Heidi-Mari Van Der Watt
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Doctor of Philosophy
"Better lives for all"? Prospects for empowerment through marine wildlife tourism in Gansbaai, South Africa -
2020
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Suliasi Vunibola
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Doctor of Philosophy
E da dravudravua e na dela ni noda vutuni-i-yau’ - Customary land and economic development: case studies from Fiji. -
2019
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Gabriel Christoph Maria Laeis
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Doctor of Philosophy
What's on the Menu? How the cuisine of large-scale, upmarket tourist resorts shapes agricultural development in Fiji -
2017
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Andrew Kangwa Chilufya
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Doctor of Philosophy
Optimising Community Development through Corporate Social Responsibility: An Examination of the Tourism Industry in Livingstone, Zambia - view more...
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2016
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Emma Hughes
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Doctor of Philosophy
The tourist resort and the village: Local perspectives of corporate community development in Fiji -
2015
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Patricia Webster
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Doctor of Philosophy
The Marketisation of Charitable Organisations in Social Development -
2013
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Shane Aporosa
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Doctor of Philosophy
Yaqona (kava) and education in Fiji: Investigating 'cultural complexities' from a post-development perspective -
2012
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Abdur Cheema
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Doctor of Philosophy
Exploring the role of the mosque in dealing with disasters: a case study of the 2005 earthquake in Pakistan -
2012
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Sharon McLennan Cruz
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Doctor of Philosophy
An alternative model for development? Promise and politics in the projecthonduras network -
2011
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Vicky Walters
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Doctor of Philosophy
The power to reform: Water and poverty of democracy and rights in the era of "good" governance -
2011
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Johannes Prinsen
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Doctor of Philosophy
The Decentralisation of Education & Health Servicesin Uganda & Tanzania from a Local Perspective & in a Historical Context -
2010
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Tom Ondicho
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Doctor of Philosophy
Tourism, Power and Politics: The challenges of Maasai involvement in tourism development. -
2009
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Lesley Batten
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Doctor of Philosophy
"Lady, is this civilisation?" A case study of community participation in a health development programme in Aotearoa New Zealand -
2008
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Kirsten Wild
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Doctor of Philosophy
Aid, education and adventure. Exploring the impact of development scholarships on women's lives -
2007
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Rochelle Stewart-Withers
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Doctor of Philosophy
Contesting Development: The Experience of Female-headed Households in Samoa - view less...
Co-supervisor of:
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2023
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Sueann Waite
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Doctor of Philosophy
Narratives of Creole islandness: Exploring the relational practices of public servants and community leaders in Jamaica -
2021
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Michelle Greene
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Doctor of Philosophy
Physical Education (PE) as a pathway to empowerment of young people in Rarotonga, Cook Islands. -
2020
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Hennah Steven
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Doctor of Philosophy
Exploring the Role of Women in Indigenous Businesses Based on Customary Land: Case Studies from Papua New Guinea -
2018
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Sharon Bell
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Doctor of Philosophy
Health justice for all: The development of alternative health system capabilities in the conflict-affected context of Shan State, Myanmar -
2018
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Emma Richardson
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Doctor of Philosophy
Mining and Development: Examining the effectiveness of mining company-community development intervention in New Ireland Province, Papua New Guinea - view more...
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2018
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Waheed Ahmed
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Doctor of Philosophy
Transport and Women's Social Exclusion in Urban Areas in Pakistan -
2016
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Paul Beumelburg
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Doctor of Philosophy
Apiianga no te oraanga akapuapinga e te taporoporo i te ipukarea: Education as Sustainable Development: Mangaia, Cook Islands. -
2015
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Dennis Rockell
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Doctor of Philosophy
Pacific Island Labour Programmes in New Zealand: an aid to Pacific Island Development ? A critical Lens on the Recognised Seasonal Employer-Policy -
2012
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Kathryn Hay
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Doctor of Philosophy
Agenda success? The prospects for sub-regional human rights arrangements in the Pacific -
2009
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Trisia Farrelly
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Doctor of Philosophy
Business Va'avanua: Cultural Hybridisation and Indigenous Entrepreneurship in the Bouma National Heritage Park, Fiji
Media and Links
Media
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28 Mar 2014 - Newspaper
One willing helper
Article reflecting on 25 years of Development Studies at Massey, showing the contribution that staff and alumni are making through their research and practice internationally -
25 Nov 2020 - Newspaper, Online
Pacific tourism is desperate for a vaccine
Pacific tourism is desperate for a vaccine and travel freedoms, but industry must learn from this crisis -
23 Jan 2019 - Radio
'Overtourism' a new concern
'Overtourism' is a serious issue around the world. It's the idea that we might have reached "peak tourism" because our incredible destination can't handle the crowds. -
22 Mar 2014 - Newspaper
Kiwis urged to adopt global citizen approach
News item in relation to the 25th anniversary of Development Studies at ۶Ƶ. -
21 Mar 2014 - Online
Private sector role rising in international develo
The private sector is playing a greater role in aid and development in poorer countries one of the key changes in the 25 years since ۶Ƶ launched the first Development Studies programme - view more...
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20 Dec 2019 - Newspaper, Online
We can no longer afford to be complacent
Issues of overtourism and growth in New Zealand -
18 Dec 2019 - Radio
Tourism is eroding our natural beauty
A report just out in the last couple of hours, by The Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment (PCE) Simon Upton is warning that that increasing numbers of tourists are eroding the very attribut -
11 Jun 2013 - Magazine, Online
Making a difference with tourism
Voluntary Service Abroad blog and magazine post based on an interview with Regina Scheyvens about tourism in the Pacific -
06 Sep 2013 - Radio
Aid landscape in the Pacific is changing
Radio NZ interview with Regina Scheyvens and others regarding the changing nature of aid being delivered by the NZ aid programme, as discussed at a forum held this week in Wellington called 'Looking F - view less...
Other Links
- - Shows current research around tourism and COVID-19 in the Pacific
- - Conference site for a conference on Tourism and the SDGs - 25-26 January 2019
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