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Dutton’s “Arts and Letters Daily”
Reprinted from University of Canterbury’s “Chronicle” – 16/07/04 Associate Professor Denis Dutton (Philosophy) has been named by Time magazine as among “the most influential media personalities in the world.” Associate Professor Dennis Dutton (Philosophy) Click here to view a larger version The accolade appears in the June 14 American edition in an article on the…
Living in Hanmer Springs
Dorothy – 09/07/04 An interview with Daphne and Roger Keey – two people who have chosen to spend much of their time as Hanmer Springs residents The 140 km trip from Christchurch to Hanmer Springs is a constant pleasure rather than a boring necessity, say Daphne and Roger who spend about half their time in…
Hanmer Springs resort.
Dorothy Hunt – 18/06/04 Needing a break? Find a free weekend or even a free day and go to Hanmer Springs – just a two hour trip from Christchurch . Plan your day from a wide range of choices. Soaking in the hot pools for relaxation or to ease aching muscles or joints A Hanmer…
New Art New Zealand 2004
Telecom Prospect 2004: New Art New Zealand – 04/06/04 30 May – 22 August 2004 City Gallery Wellington is proud to present Telecom Prospect 2004: New Art New Zealand in partnership with the Adam Art Gallery, the New Zealand Film Archive and Massey University. Telecom Prospect 2004: New Art New Zealand (30 May – 22…
Kiwi Encounter
Gillian McDonald – 21/05/04 For the first time in New Zealand a tourism venture, Kiwi Encounter, will enable visitors to Rotorua to see kiwi “conservation in action” and at the same time support a facility dedicated to increasing the numbers of kiwi chicks raised for release in the wild. To add to the excitement, and…
Fred Preece of 28 Maori Battalion
Gabrielle Huria – 14/05/04 A look at the life of Fred Preece, a surviving member of 28 Maori Battalion Gabrielle Huria Reprinted with permission from the Ngai Tahu magazine, “te Karaka” Fred Preece Click here to view a larger version These days the CNN embedded reporters bring war to the comfort of our living room….
Wellington’s Karori Wildlife Sanctuary
Dorothy – 07/05/04 Right in the heart of Wellington the Karori Wildlife Sanctuary sited in a former reservoir catchment offers city dwellers and visitors the chance to walk in New Zealand native bush that still covers much of the Wellington hillsides. More than that because of its predator-proof fence walkers may see any of a…
Rangitoto – Auckland’s Fragile Icon
Jacqueline Crompton Ottaway – 30/04/04 Rangitoto, Auckland’s youngest, largest and most distinctive volcanic cone, stretches lazily across the Auckland skyline, dominating the Auckland Harbour and Gulf with its shifting shades of purple, grey and green. This symmetrical island has become the city’s icon – a symbol of what it means to live in Auckland and…
Heathcote River, Christchurch
Dorothy – 23/04/04 A bus trip following the course of the Heathcote River with a well-informed and enthusiastic guide greatly changed my view of this river. The trip gave us an insight into the history of the area, its role as a food source and a route for Maori crossing Canterbury, navigation by early colonists,…
Christchurch Botanic Gardens
Jim Crook – Secretary of the Friends of the Botanic Gardens 13/10/00 The gift of Hagley Park and the Botanic Gardens Cherry trees in blossom The early settlers in Christchurch made the infant town a magnificent gift when the Provincial Government dedicated a large area of land close to the town centre as a reserve…