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Farming In New Zealand – The Ups And Downs In Profitability Since The 1860’s
– Dorothy – 6/3/98 An interview with Graham Miller Many farmers in Marlborough are urging the Government to declare Marlborough a disaster area because of the prolonged drought which is Graham Miller turning the province into a brown dustbowl. The situation is very serious, and is not of the farmers’ making. Looking back over the…
People Making Changes Issue 34 – Barry Sligh, A Man Of Many Changes – Part 2
Dorothy – 6/3/98 The team in action – Kiwis working with Nepalese to improve schools in remote areas of Nepal. You will probably want to read Part 1 if you have not already… Fundraising efforts On their return a team of New Zealanders under Barry’s leadership sold seed and gave lectures to raise money for…
Having An Attractive Flower Garden During Dry Periods – Part 2
Dorothy – 6/3/98 Hardy plants that cope with dryness – information from Jocelyn Thorpe. You will probably want to read Part 1 if you have not already… Jocelyn Thorpe at the Merivale Garden Centre holds a mixed bowl of hardy plants. Last week Jocelyn suggested low growing plants that can withstand very dry conditions. This…
People Making Changes Issue 33 – Barry Sligh, A Man Of Many Changes
Dorothy – 27/2/98 Barry Sligh – a man of many changes – entrepreneur, stone mason, nurseryman, philanthropist…. Barry and two Nepalese children Barry Sligh has become a name familiar to many New Zealanders since he established his home, garden and nursery at Taunton Gardens at the head of the Lyttelton Harbour and they were featured…
Having An Attractive Flower Garden During Dry Periods – Part 1
Dorothy – 27/2/98 Hardy plants that cope with dryness This season’s drought and the clear indications of climatic change have made me think that gardeners need Jocelyn Thorpe at the Merivale Garden Centre holds a mixed bowl of hardy plants. guidance in choosing plants so that their gardens are less susceptible to the damaging effect…
The Revive Rotoiti Project – Part 2
Dorothy – 20/2/98 An interview with Paul McArthur, Conservation Officer / Protection in the Nelson/Marlborough Conservancy of the Department of Conservation. If you haven’t already, first take a look at Part 1. Part 2 – The project in action Sir David Attenborough at the launch of the Revive Rotoiti Programme source – Ross Wearing Sir…
Collecting – A Pleasure Or An Addiction?
Dorothy – 20/2/98 Are you a collector? A private collection of over 100 ‘tazo’s’ found in ETA chip packets in New Zealand Your answer probably should be YES even though you declare, “I’m not a hoarder – I travel light and DO NOT collect things.” Most of us are collectors of treasures – those you…
The Revive Rotoiti Project – Part 1
– Dorothy – 13/2/98 An interview with Paul McArthur, Conservation Officer / Protection in the Nelson / Marlborough Conservancy of the Department of Conservation. The problems and the planning The enemies of the birds and bush The St Arnaud Range where the mainland island is being developed. Click here for a larger version. In the…
The Economics Of The Family: Peeking Into The “Black Box”
Judy Bethwaite, Victoria University of Wellington – 12/2/98 More in an occasional series about an economist’s approach to life and the universe! Judy Bethwaite When it was announced in 1990 that the family benefit was to be scrapped, an off-the-cuff comment by Prime Minister David Lange seemed to attract rather more attention than the policy…
People Making Changes Issue 31: New Zealand Special Olympics Help Develop Skills
Dorothy – 6/2/98 The New Zealand Special Olympics Foundation and the 1997 Fourth New Zealand Special Olympic National Games “Everyone is a winner just by participating in these games.” Terry Carboon, Chairman of the Special Olympics Foundation, in his message of welcome to the South Island games in 1996. Saying this he emphasised the motivating…