Views from the Bay
from the centre of New Zealand: pictures and observations
Archive for March, 2010
Young Women in Science
31 Mar 2010Two of the many highlights from my time at Cawthron Institute were the successes of a couple of young women scientists in the prestigious UNESCO-L’Oreal “Young Women in Science” programme.
Encouraged by her mentor, Dr Lesley Rhodes, Dr Alison Haywood was the first of these in 2001. Much to everyone’s surprise and delight, she was one [...]
Psychotherapists en masse
27 Mar 2010Our household has gradually come back to normal after a period of high stress: my wife was on the local organising committee for a national annual conference, for the NZ Association of Psychotherapists. My role was that of support person and unofficial photographer.
One of the highlights was a guest speaker by the name of Michael [...]
Race Unity Day 2010
21 Mar 2010March 21 is observed around the world as the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. It recalls killing of 69 black protestors at Sharpeville in South Africa in 1960. Here in Nelson our observance took the form of a celebration of our multicultural community, “Race Unity Day“.
You will find a large [...]
Karamea – a side trip
In: Photographic
15 Mar 2010An isolated, beautiful spot on the West Coast, Karamea has its own special microclimate. It’s located on the western edge of the Kahurangi National Park, near the beginning (or end) of the Heaphy Track (one of the great walks of New Zealand). A short walk up the nearby Oparara river takes you to a large [...]
Antique and Classic Boat Show March 2010
In: Nelson events
12 Mar 2010A complete change from the noise and thunder of the recent powerboat weekend at Lake Rotoiti, the Antique and Classic Boat Show attracted a different demographic altogether. Nelson turned on a beautiful day, bringing out the best of a beautiful setting. Centre stage had been taken over by the aristocracy, the “Royal Kerr Bay [...]
Lake Rotoiti powerboat racing
8 Mar 2010Every March the peaceful atmosphere of this alpine lake is shattered by the noise of high performance motors: the Lake Rotoiti powerboat championships. From a distance the sight is amazing. the giant rooster tails thrown up by the big guys dwarf the support boats:
Nelson trolley derby
In: Nelson events
1 Mar 2010For the past four years in Christchurch I have missed this annual event, when the upper reaches of a popular city street are taken over by racers. The residents are happy to be shut in for a day while the street is closed off. This year 79 trolleys and 90 drivers took part, the fastest [...]
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This blog presents the images and observations of someone who has had a long and successful career, ranging from heavy engineering to environmental sciences, from paper machines to marine biology.
The digital revolution has enabled Graeme Robertson to devote much of his time to a rediscovered passion, photography. His images have won national competitions and been published in magazines and newspapers.
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- Fireplaces: It really depends on what your looking for if you ask me, if your goal is to have an pleasing decor [...]
- CINZIA ANDREINI: SAREBBE MOLTO BELLO POTERLE VEDERE COSI DI PERSONA .................UN BACIO DALL'ITALIA TOSCANA [...]
- television fan: What point is it being black if you cannot get sunburnt. Sent from my iPhone 4G [...]
- Michael mensah brown: I WILL SURELY BE THERE. [...]
- Lexus GS: A Freudian slip is when you say one thing but mean your sister. Sent from my iPhone 4G [...]