The tall poppy syndrome - how achievers cut themselves downThe tall poppy syndrome is a phenomenon where high-achievers are attacked or resented for their success - New Zealand is particularly...
Brunner coal mine - holiday destination?This is a photo of the mining settlement of Brunner, perched on the side of the Grey River, on the West Coast of the South Island. The...
Why the BA is the degree of the futureIs the Bachelor of the Arts (BA) threatened with extinction? Not according to Prof. Paul Spoonley, Pro-Vice Chancellor of Massey...
Totara Reserve: from exploitation to conservationMy adventure into the world of environmental history began in earnest with my exploration of the history of a forest reserve in the...
Finding your shrine in the landscapeI have just been re-reading Eleanor Catton's short essay 'The Land of the Long White Cloud', in Tell you what: Great New Zealand...
Can environmental history bring hope?I first posted this in November 2015. It is so relevant to the book I have been writing about rivers, so am reposting. I was fortunate to...