Reprinted from the University of Canterbury’s Chronicle – 07/05/03 In 1928 a young student named William Pickering began his academic studies at what was then Canterbury College. Seventy five years later the internationally renowned space engineer returned to the University of Canterbury to be awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Engineering. The doctorate was conferred on…
But Government Plucking Consumers to Feather Its Own Nest News release from the Energy Trusts of New Zealand Inc (ETNZ) – 21/10/03 Wellington (Oct. 20, 2003) – The Energy Trusts of New Zealand is urging the government to change the law to allow consumer trusts to invest in much-needed generation facilities and sell that power…
The last months – October 2002 to May 2003 Dorothy – 01/10/03 Neil and Gae Cherry showed great courage and inner strength in their stoic acceptance of the limitations imposed on them both by Neil’s motor neurone disease. They frequently expressed their immense gratitude to the carers who made life at home possible for Neil….
Moana Tipu Reprinted with permission from the Ngai Tahu magazine, “Te Karaka” – 19/09/03 Ko tau hikoi i runga i taku whariki Ko tau noho ki toku whare Ka huakina ai ko aku tatau, ko aku matapihi Your steps on my whariki your respect for my home opens my doors and windows It is a…
Travel an integral part of Neil’s life and career Dorothy – 19/09/03 Travel within New Zealand and internationally became an increasing part of Neil Cherry’s career and the Cherry family’s life as the years went by. As Neil’s work on meteorology, climatology, wind research, and the dangers of electromagnetic radiation became more widely known, the…
News release from the Auckland Energy Consumer Trust – 19/09/03 The Auckland Energy Consumer Trust has reiterated its calls for the government to review current laws that prevent electricity network owners like the AECT from investing significantly in the electricity generation industry. AECT chair Karen Sherry said the government continues to fiddle around with short-term…
A bitter-sweet time Dorothy – 17/09/03 In November 2001 Neil Cherry received sweet and bitter news – the award of the New Zealand Order of Merit for his work in science, education and the community, and a diagnosis of probable motor neurone disease. November 27 2001 – the day when the wonderful news arrived Neil…
An interview with Eleanor Dorothy – 10/09/03 A view of the bay with a pohutukawa flowering in the foreground The Bay of Many Coves right opposite Tory Channel and Arapawa Island, always seemed to Eleanor and her husband and family a truly beautiful place. They spent a holiday in their uncle’s bach in Honeymoon Bay,…
An interview with Eleanor Dorothy – 10/09/03 A view of the bay with a pohutukawa flowering in the foreground The Bay of Many Coves right opposite Tory Channel and Arapawa Island, always seemed to Eleanor and her husband and family a truly beautiful place. They spent a holiday in their uncle’s bach in Honeymoon Bay,…
An interview with Eleanor Dorothy – 29/08/03 The Bay of Many Coves right opposite Tory Channel and Arapawa Island, always seemed to Eleanor and her husband and family a truly beautiful place. They spent a holiday in their uncle’s bach in Honeymoon Bay, and they dreamed of owning a house in the area. They took…
