Wildbore launch photos
The launch of "Wildbore: A photographic legacy" on Wednesday night was an amazing success, with over 80 people attending, including...
New Zealand between the Wars
Question: What is the connection between these two images? Auckland children drinking the free issue of a daily half pint of milk which...
‘Beyond Manapouri’ is a must-read for all landscape architects and planners
“Reading this book will likely change your perception of the New Zealand environment. It is a must-read for all New Zealand landscape...
Have we been too hands off when it comes to our environment?
Reflecting on what I learnt from researching the last 50 years of environmental policy and management in New Zealand, a question has...
Is New Zealand on the verge of a tipping point?
In a recent article published in George Washington University’s online journal History News Network, I argue that New Zealand may be on...
The school that moved: Wildbore geocache no. 1
In 1977, an entire school house moved from its existing location on a country road in the shadow of the Ruahine Range in the Manawatu to...
'A vision to restore the environment': how history helps us make sense of the present
Earlier this month, the Minister for the Environment David Parker made an address to the Forest & Bird annual conference entitled "A...
