Recent Research Reports & Publications
(copies available on request)

G. Fitzgerald; R Wilkinson (2009). Assessing the social impact of invasive animals in Australia. Canberra, Invasive Animals Cooperative Research Centre. http://www.invasiveanimals.com/. (44p)


G Fitzgerald (2009). Public Attitudes to current and proposed forms of pest animal control: a summary and review of Australasian and selected international research. Canberra, Invasive Animals Cooperative Research Centre. http://www.invasiveanimals.com/. (51p). 


G. Fitzgerald; N. Fitzgerald; C. Davidson (2007). Public Attitudes toward invasive animals and their impacts: a summary and review of Australasian and selected international research. Canberra, Invasive Animals Cooperative Research Centre. http://www.invasiveanimals.com/. (57p).


R Wilkinson; G. Fitzgerald (2006). Public attitudes toward possum fertility control and genetic engineering in New Zealand. Landcare Research Science Series No.29. Lincoln. Manaaki Whenua Press. 


G. Fitzgerald; N. Fitzgerald; R. Wilkinson (2005). Social acceptability of stoats and stoat control methods: Findings of a survey of the NZ public. Science for Conservation no.253. Wellington, Department of Conservation.


G. Fitzgerald; N. Fitzgerald; R. Wilkinson (2002). Social acceptability of stoats and stoat control methods: focus group findings. Science for Conservation no.207. Wellington, Department of Conservation.


G. Fitzgerald; N. Fitzgerald  (2007). Holcim (New Zealand) Ltd proposed Weston Option cement plant development: social and community effects assessment. Prepared for Holcim (NZ) Ltd, Februrary, 2007. Christchurch. (contact Holcim NZ Ltd for a copy, or contact us directly).


G. Fitzgerald. (2006). Christchurch City Council New Brighton residential study: social impact assessment. Christchurch, Christchurch City Council. http://www.ccc.govt.nz/ cityplan/ proposedplanchange27/ (48p). 


Fitzgerald Applied Sociology and Boffa Miskell Limited (2003). Project Aqua community and social effects: further assessment report. Christchurch, Meridian Energy, Fitzgerald Applied Sociology, and Boffa Miskell Ltd (139p). 


G. Fitzgerald; N. Fitzgerald (2004). Living with power transmission infrastructure: report on the Transpower landowner focus groups. Wellington, Transpower NZ Ltd. http://www.gridupgrade.co.nz (58p).


N. Fitzgerald (2006). Nanoscience and nanotechnology research case study: the practical benefits resulting from collaboration between social scientists and nanotechnology researchers. Report prepared for the Ministry of Research, Science & Technology. Wellington, Ministry of Research Science & Technology. 


G. Fitzgerald; N. Fitzgerald (2006). A sociological perspective on biodiversity protection policy. In Parminter, T.Theoretical Frameworks for Policy: A description of world views underlying alternative decision making frameworks and how these can influence the  formulation of policy for biodiversity. Pp 27-53. Hamilton, AgResearch Ltd.


G. Fitzgerald; N. Fitzgerald (2005). Assessing community resilience to wildfires: concepts and approach. Paper prepared for SCION Research. Christchurch, Fitzgerald Applied Sociology.


G. Fitzgerald (1999). Community involvement in conservation management issues. A New Zealand action research project. DOC Technical Series no.21. Wellington, Department of Conservation.


G Fitzgerald, C Davidson (2005). Methods for assessing the impacts of government policies on families. Christchurch, Fitzgerald Applied Sociology (180p).


Community case studies conducted for the FRST/TBA research programme "Resource Community Formation  and Change in New Zealand" 1998 - 2000. (click link to download pdf of working paper)

1998: Waihi -  G Fitzgerald                                             
1998: Rununga -  W McClintock, G Fitzgerald, N Taylor  
1998: Ohai -  G Fitzgerald                                               
1998: Tuatapere -  W McClintock, G Fitzgerald
2000: Manapouri -  G Fitzgerald
2000: Twizel -  N Taylor, G Fitzgerald, W McClintock