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Hydrology Histories

Reminiscing

Dr MS Srinivasan

Dr MS Srinivasan, a hydrologist with NIWA in Christchurch and an Executive member of the Society, has started a new initiative of recording the times and memories of New Zealand's senior hydrologists. Take some time to read/listen to their memories below.

If you know people that would like to be involved in this project, please contact MS at ms.srinivasan@niwa.co.nz.

Hugh Thorpe

Biographical Data

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Part One: Jogging the memory lane

Part Two: My introduction to Groundwater

Part Three: Emergence of Groundwater in NZ

Part Four: Dam break analysis

Part Five: First irrigation well in Canterbury

Part Six: Story of canal surge

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Richard Ibbit

Biographical Data

Click below to play the audio files.

Part One: Arrival in NZ – Early work

Part Two: Birth of TiDeDa

Part Three: Data Quality

Part Four: Early years of TiDeDa 1

Part 5: Early years of TiDeDa 2

Part 6: Electronic Recording System

New Zealand Hydrological Society:

the first 50 years, 1961-2011 with reports on New Zealand hydrology through the ages.

The New Zealand Hydrological Society was established in 1961 with 8 members and has grown to about 600.

The publication was in recognition of 50 years of achievement by the Society’s officers and members.

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