#otago harbour

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D U N E D I N

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Glistening Harbour, Ōtepoti, 2022

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On August 27th 1784 William Cargill the founder of Otago settlement in New Zealand was born.

Cargill was born in Edinburgh during the Scottish enlightenment, but was instilled with the socially conservative views of his mother and the Free Church of Scotland.

Following his father’s death, William was forced to leave school and accept position as an ensign in the 84th Regiment of Foot in 1802. There he rose to the rank of captain and served with distinction in India, Spain, and France.

During the 1830s Cargill, now struggling to support his ten children and make a living in London, became interested in emigration.

By 1845 he held a leading role in the plan to establish a pre-industrial and exclusively Free Church of Scotland settlement in New Zealand. Despite the Colonial Office’s attempts to obstruct the scheme, inadequate funding, and the Scottish migrants’ reluctance to relocate to such a far-flung location, Cargill and 243 other settlers set sail for New Zealand in November 1847.

On 23rd March 1848 the Free Church settlers established Dunedin at the head of the Otago Harbour. Cargill’s tenacity and patriarchal style of leadership proved vital in helping the struggling settlement to survive problems of chronic isolation and the unsuitability of the land for arable farming.

Five years later he was elected as the first superintendent of the province of Otago, but proved to be autocratic, inflexible, nepotistic and intolerant of criticism or Anglicanism. Nevertheless, he dominated the politics of his province more completely than did any other early superintendent, and was vital to Otago’s early modest success.

He died of a stroke on 6th August 1860, at his home "Hillside" in Dunedin, and is buried in Dunedin Southern Cemetery beside his wife and three of his 17 children.

Numerous names have connections with Cargill, the city of Invercargill is named in his honour, as is Mount Cargill, which towers above northern Dunedin. "Cargill's Corner" is a major road intersection in South Dunedin, and one of the roads which crosses at it is Hillside Road, named for Cargill's house. A Tasmanian sandstone monument to Cargill, simply known as the Cargill Monument, was built in Dunedin in 1863–64.

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CEO Statement on Sunday March 25, following cancellation of the first day of racing. Reproduced from the New Zealand Herald article below:

Sir Russell Coutts’ full statement on SailGP Christchurch

SailGP operates all over the world, and no doubt there are marine mammals in the water in all of the locations we race. We’ve never had an incident in 35 events.

Our people and our athletes care deeply about marine conservation. In addition to our normal marine mammal protocols, SailGP has had this extreme marine mammal management plan forced upon us in Lyttelton, demanded by the Department of Conservation, Ecan and Ngāti Wheke for this event. Otherwise, SailGP would not be permitted to race. Other harbour users, including commercial users, are not subject to such protocols.

In particular, Guy Harris, the harbourmaster, has been extremely restrictive in prohibiting practice for our international teams, including this morning where they were desperately seeking his approval to allow them much-needed time on the water. He refused without giving any reasons. Earlier in the week, he also stated to me that because SailGP is a commercial entity, other non-commercial entities and views have priority.

I find it astonishing the amount of influence iwi have over the authorities here in New Zealand. The Department of Conservation would not allow racing in Lyttelton unless SailGP had approval from the iwi. I suspect most New Zealanders don’t realise the full implications of such a stance.

It’s been my experience throughout my long career connected with the ocean that dolphins are extremely intelligent mammals and are inherently aware of boats around them. The Hector’s dolphin is not an endangered species as Otago university professor Liz Slooten recently claimed. That was a lie.

Of course, with any decision like this, there needs to be a balance. For example, one could say that because there is a chance of a road death that we shouldn’t be allowed to drive on the roads. I suspect most people would conclude that such a stance would be far too extreme and not practical. Inherently, as a society we accept an element of risk in our daily lives.

The Department of Conservation, Ecan and Lyttelton Port Company have enforced services upon SailGP - (which is an international company with its main offices in London and New York) - that are not required and not demanded anywhere else in the world, yet are nevertheless imposed as a condition for allowing the races to proceed in Lyttelton. The costs from those unrequired services total approximately $300k. In addition to that, there are 11 so-called expert dolphin observers that are being paid... $600 per day each, plus their expenses in a programme that totals $78,000.

It was demanded that those dolphin observers be on site from Thursday onwards, despite the harbourmaster reducing practice on that day to around 11 minutes of sailing. These are costs and services that SailGP doesn’t face anywhere else in the world. In conducting this event, SailGP alone is spending approximately... $5.5million the local economy.

SailGP distributes live broadcast to 212 territories worldwide and many of those broadcasters including CBS in the US turned the feed off well before the conclusion of the live broadcast window.

There are a lot of considerations in managing an event like this yet almost none of those are not being properly considered by the environmental and harbour authorities here in Christchurch.

The fact is almost all of the people here in Christchurch are incredibly supportive and positive. I’d like to thank all of those people who have made us feel so welcome. I feel sorry for the fans, local businesses and all those people that are so proud of this incredible city that the event has been so disrupted. Let’s hope we finish with some great racing today.

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Port Chalmers Bootsfahrten Und Segeltouren

"Port Chalmers Bootsfahrten Und Segeltouren" explore the enchanting allure of Port Chalmers, New Zealand, where maritime heritage meets scenic perfection. Ideal for boat tours and sailing escapades, the town invites visitors to indulge in wildlife, history, or tranquil waterside relaxation. Embark on a maritime adventure and uncover Otago Harbour's beauty from a distinctive perspective. Your nautical journey awaits!

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Which Is Better, Australia Or New Zealand For Abroad Education?

If you are looking for study abroad options, then the thoughts of Australia or New Zealand as the preferred destinations must have crossed your mind. Both countries have universities and colleges in specific cities, which offer the best education both at the undergraduate and post-graduate levels. Australia’s education system is at par with the best universities in the world, whereas student life is great in New Zealand. So, all those international students who are harbouring dreams of studying abroad are often confused. However, you do not need to be confused, as you have help at hand in the form of a study abroad consultant. 

When you are out there to find out, which is best, there are a number of factors and parameters that you need to check. Find out what they are from the study abroad consultants in Delhi. 

Factors That Can Affect Your Decision 

Culture – It is an important thing to consider when you are trying to decide between Australia or New Zealand as a foreign education country. Australia has a mix of Western Anglo and Aborigines, whereas the people are more modern and new-age. Both countries have an eclectic environment and the people are hospitable in both. The best study abroad consultants in Delhi say that students will find the culture to be great at both places, while studying and living there. 

Education System – For many students and their parents, this is the main factor that they would look up to. The best overseas education consultants in Delhi will also tell you about this aspect in the first place. You can go for various courses, that too at various levels in New Zealand. The levels are marked from 1-10. For example, a certificate-level course may be marked as level 1, and the PhD course is level 10. Apart from meeting the university’s criteria, you have to prove your English proficiency to go and study there. If you are an international student, wanting to head to Australia, you need to have a background of 12 years of continuous education in school. This applies to undergraduate-level courses. You can ask about this aspect from the best overseas education consultant in Delhi for Australia. 

QS-Ranked Universities – Both countries are home to some of the top universities. The top ones are Auckland University, University of Otago, Victoria University of Wellington, and Massey University. In Australia, the top universities are Australian National University, the University of Melbourne and The University of Sidney. The educational standards at both these places are world-class. So, you have to check, whether your subject or course is there or not. Additionally, the course structure also matters. You also need to find out detailed information on the fees. 

Other Factors:

Next comes the admission procedures and requirements. You can apply at any Australian University with just 60% marks. But for admission to any of the prestigious universities in New Zealand, you need 70%. 

Now, coming to the options that you may have, Australia has more univeristies than New Zealand. If you are interested in pursuing courses in engineering, computers, mathematics, MBA or health care, Australia is a better option. However, if you want to pursue courses like hotel management or Business IT, then New Zealand is better. Both countries follow a semester-based schedule for their courses. 

Now comes the ultimate decision-making factor for many international students. It is the cost of education. If you want the fees to be cheaper, then you should go for New Zealand. Both educational as well as living expenses, are cheaper in New Zealand as compared to Australia. 

Scholarships are also quite abundant in both cases. You can apply for such funds both at private as well as the Government level. So, it is a win-win situation for students, as per the best UK education consultants in Delhi. 

Visa System in Both Countries 

You have to apply for student visa if you are interested in studying in Australia, and you can take a spouse along, if you are pursuing master’s or PhD courses. Moreover, you can also work for 40 hours part-time. The ease of getting a visa to New Zealand also makes it a good deal. Moreover, spouses can also work on your work visa. The permanent residency process for both places is standard as well. Now, you have to decide, based on the courses that are being listed above. The ultimate decision depends on your career goals. The best Australia consultants in Delhi can give you some suggestions. Northeast students in India can connect with the study abroad consultants Guwahati. Admissify is the leading overseas education consultant today, who can help you to realize your study abroad goals. So, ask them about it!

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Super Rugby Pacific 2023 squads (New Zealand)

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Super Rugby Pacific 2023 squads (New Zealand)

the New Zealand Super Rugby Pacific squads announced . Super Rugby 2023 Teams Blues, Chiefs, Hurricanes, Crusaders and Highlanders announce 2023 squads All you need to know as the Kiwi franchises this season.

While the vast majority of the squads’ make-up was already known, the five Kiwi franchises on Wednesday confirmed just who were filling the remaining spots in their 38-man contracted lists for next season (Moana Pasifika’s squad will be unveiled at a later date).

2023 Super Rugby Fixtures & Draw | Super Rugby Pacific

Blues 2023 squad

Forwards: Adrian Choat (Auckland), Sam Darry (Canterbury), Kurt Eklund (Bay of Plenty), Josh Fusitu’a (Auckland), Alex Hodgman (Auckland), Akira Ioane (Auckland), Nepo Laulala (Counties Manukau), James Lay (Auckland), Dalton Papalii (Counties Manukau), Taine Plumtree (Wellington), Marcel Renata (Auckland), Ricky Riccitelli (Taranaki), Tom Robinson (Northland), Rob Rush (Northland), Anton Segner (Tasman), Hoskins Sotutu (Counties Manukau), Cameron Suafoa (North Harbour), James Tucker (Waikato), Patrick Tuipulotu (Auckland), Ofa Tuungafasi (Northland), Soane Vikena (Auckland).

Backs: Beauden Barrett (Taranaki), Finlay Christie (Tasman), Caleb Clarke (Auckland), Corey Evans (Auckland), Taufa Funaki (Auckland), Bryce Heem (Auckland), Rieko Ioane (Auckland), AJ Lam (Auckland), Sam Nock (Northland), Stephen Perofeta (Taranaki), Harry Plummer (Auckland), Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens (Taranaki), Zarn Sullivan (Auckland), Caleb Tangitau (Auckland), Mark Telea (North Harbour), Tanielu Tele’a (Auckland), Roger Tuivasa-Sheck (Auckland)

Chiefs 2023 squad

Forwards: Aidan Ross (Bay of Plenty), Ollie Norris (Waikato), Jared Proffit (Taranaki), Samisoni Taukei’aho (Waikato), Tyrone Thompson (Hawkes Bay), Bradley Slater (Taranaki), Angus Ta’avao (Auckland), George Dyer (Waikato), Atunaisa Moli (Tasman), Brodie Retallick (Hawke’s Bay), Tupou Vaa’i (Taranaki), Josh Lord (Taranaki), Laghlan McWhannell (Waikato), Manaaki Selby-Rickit (Bay of Plenty), Naitoa Ah Kuoi (Bay of Plenty), Samipeni Finau (Waikato), Kaylum Boshier (Taranaki), Sam Cane (Bay of Plenty), Luke Jacobson (Waikato), Pita Gus Sowakula (Taranaki), Simon Parker (Waikato).

Backs: Brad Weber (Hawke’s Bay), Cortez Ratima (Waikato), Xavier Roe (Waikato), Damian McKenzie (Waikato), Bryn Gatland (North Harbour), Josh Ioane (Otago), Rivez Reihana (Northland), Anton Lienert-Brown (Waikato), Quinn Tupaea (Waikato), Alex Nankivell (Tasman), Rameka Poihipi (Canterbury), Gideon Wrampling (Waikato), Ngane Punivai (Canterbury), Peniasi Malimali (Counties Manukau), Etene Nanai-Seturo (Counties Manukau), Emoni Narawa (Bay of Plenty), Shaun Stevenson (North Harbour).

Hurricanes 2023 squad

Forwards: Xavier Numia (Wellington), Pouri Rakete-Stones (Hawke’s Bay), Pasilio Tosi (Bay of Plenty), Tyrel Lomax (Tasman), Owen Franks (Canterbury), Tevita Mafileo (Bay of Plenty), Asafo Aumua (Wellington), Dane Coles (Wellington), Jacob Devery (Hawke’s Bay), James Blackwell (Wellington), Dominic Bird (Wellington), Isaia Walker-Leawere (Hawke’s Bay), Justin Sangster (Bay of Plenty), Caleb Delany (Wellington), Devan Flanders (Hawke’s Bay), Reed Prinsep (Canterbury), TK Howden (Manawatū), Brayden Iose (Manawatū), Du’Plessis Kirifi (Wellington), Tyler Laubscher (Manawatū), Ardie Savea (Wellington), Peter Lakai (Wellington).

Backs: TJ Perenara (Wellington), Cam Roigard (Counties Manukau), Jamie Booth (North Harbour), Aidan Morgan (Wellington), Brett Cameron (Manawatū), Jordie Barrett (Taranaki), Peter Umaga-Jensen (Wellington), Riley Higgins (Wellington), Billy Proctor (Wellington), Bailyn Sullivan (Waikato), Salesi Rayasi (Auckland), Julian Savea (Wellington), Kini Naholo (Taranaki), Dan Sinkinson (Waikato), Ruben Love (Wellington), Josh Moorby (Northland).

Crusaders 2023 squad

Forwards: Joe Moody (Canterbury), Finlay Brewis (Canterbury), George Bower (Otago), Codie Taylor (Canterbury), Brodie McAlister (Canterbury), George Bell (Canterbury), Oli Jager (Canterbury), Tamaiti Williams (Canterbury), Fletcher Newell (Canterbury), Scott Barrett (Taranaki), Sam Whitelock (Canterbury), Mitchell Dunshea (Canterbury), Quinten Strange (Tasman), Zach Gallagher (Canterbury), Ethan Blackadder (Tasman), Christian Lio-Willie (Otago), Tom Christie (Canterbury), Sione Havili-Talitui (Tasman), Cullen Grace (Canterbury), Corey Kellow (Canterbury), Dominic Gardiner (Canterbury).

Backs: Mitchell Drummond (Canterbury), Willi Heinz (Canterbury), Noah Hotham (Tasman), Richie Mo’unga (Canterbury), Fergus Burke (Canterbury), Taha Kemara (Waikato), Dallas McLeod (Canterbury), David Havili (Tasman), Braydon Ennor (Canterbury), Jack Goodhue (Northland), Leicester Fainga’anuku (Tasman), Pepesana Patafilo (Wellington), Macca Springer (Tasman), Sevu Reece (Tasman), Melani Nanai (Worcester Warriors), Chay Fihaki (Canterbury), Will Jordan (Tasman).

Highlanders 2023 squad

Forwards: Jermaine Ainsley, Leni Apisai, Nikora Broughton, Daniel Lienert-Brown, Josh Dickson, Shannon Frizell, Ethan de Groot, Billy Harmon (captain), Max Hicks, Fabian Holland, Luca Inch, Ayden Johnstone, James Lentjes, Andrew Makalio, Rhys Marshall, Saula Ma’u, Marino Mikaele Tu’u, Pari Pari Parkinson, Hugh Renton, Jeff Thwaites, Will Tucker, Sean Withy.

Backs: James Arscott, Connor Garden-Bachop, Marty Banks, Mosese Dawai, Folau Fakatava, Sam Gilbert, Scott Gregory, Mitch Hunt, Vilimoni Koroi, Jonah Lowe, Cameron Millar, Jona Nareki, Fetuli Paea, Aaron Smith, Josh Timu, Thomas Umaga-Jensen.

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TUESDAY WK 4 - TE PAPA CURATOR TOUR, ROBIN WHITE: SOMETHING IS HAPPENING HERE:

Dame Robin White; artist; 2017; FijiRobin White: Te Whanaketanga : Something Is Happening Here.

At 10:30am we were lucky enough to have a tour of the exhibition from curator Nina Tonga, who took us through the layout of the show and some of White’s work, life, and legacy.

Notes taken during tour:

very labour intensive work - tapa, using natural materials 

lots of labour just for the cloth

wanted to start early - start with something “full on”

fluid approach to time - more indigenous approach - reflected in layout 

time - travelling through, 

saw image much earlier than when she painted i - next to opposite tapa work - reflecting styles.

Mangaweka, Dame Robin White; artist; 1973; Mangaweka, oil painting. (Above). 

Something is happening here, Dame Robin White; artist; 2017; Fiji, bark cloth.  (Above). 

Writing herself into the painting

sense of the current 

inspired by surroundings

referencing her own life, 

icons of place 

pacific life 

ahead of time

sense of place 

paints the places she’s in

“painting the everyday” - humble 

portrait, confident woman, echoing father, doing really well.

This is me at Kaitangata, Dame Robin White; 1979; New Zealand Material screenprint Dimensions Image: 363mm (width), 500mm (height). (Above). 

‘Olympia’ didn’t expect it to be Robyns fave

represents what she was wanting to happen 

depicts people and places 

studying at elam as a painter, then teachers college 

‘motherhood’ 

juggling everything 

personal intimate spaces 

lived with these images “the baby” immortalising characters and spaces in work.

nz’s women’s conference 

have lives beyond 

time in dunedin

harbour cove - understand the landscape. 

placing people in the landscape

her mum, little details, sam, 

frame - poop table , 

reflection. 

become “sites” fish and chip shop - etc

big shift..

‘wallpaper’

reflection of where she is living

learning the language 

story telling

political voice 

pacific medium - lost everything in house fire lead to collaboration 

women’s centre, weaving 

traditional fading as logo arrives 

domestic, personal

referencing current, collab work. 

Dame Robin White; 1978, Mere and Siulolovao, Otago Peninsula, screenprint. (Above). 

Reflection:

I thoroughly enjoyed this tour through Robin White’s work, and this extensive collection (which we learned didn’t include her own collection of work!)  The life and legacy of the work was truly inspiring to me, especially as a woman artist which dealt with quite intimate, domestic, humble themes. White’s work also addressed motherhood, feminist issues, and pushed the boundaries in her work. As the curator said she was “ahead of her time” in many ways. I also loved how vastly her practice and styled changed as she grew as a person, and experienced new cultures, new places, new people, new languages. I love how art can reflect someones life or a moment of someones life. 

Links: https://collections.tepapa.govt.nz/object/38667 

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Dunedin, Otago Peninsula and Royal Albatross

Combining 2 days into one here as we have spent two days in and around Dunedin and the Otago Peninsula and been down the edge of Otago harbour on both sides enjoying the lovely views of what must have been a caldera at one stage that formed the harbour. Our first visit was to the end of the main peninsula as we booked to see Royal Albatross chicks at the Royal Albatross centre. ON the way we stopped at Portobello to watch some noisy sea lions on the beach, much bigger than the fur seals we have been seeing mainly to date. At the centre we saw 4 chicks all about 3 months old sitting patiently waiting for their parents to return with food. at we left we did see several adults flying and whilst it would have been good to see the chicks and adults reunited the tickets were timed visits so we missed out on that.

Whilst in Dunedin, which is a scottish setttlement and the name Dunedin comes from the Gaelic for Edinburgh, we went to the Pioneer viewpoint over the harbour bay where there is a peice of rock from Edinburgh Castle and also to the world steepest street, Baldwin Street though we didn't try to walk up it. If you did you actually can get a certificate for doing so!

On our second visit we went to the other side of the harbour and round to Port Chalmers and to the sea wall where we walked out again to see more sea lions. We also found a monument to Scott and his colleagues to commemorate their Antarctic explorations. we had some more fantastic views over beaches and cliffs around Purakaunui and Waitati. Loved Dunedin, well worth a visit.

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The coastline of Dunedin (NZ) from the European Space Agency satellite Sentinel-2.

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I have a whole folder of photos of the sunrise over the Otago Harbour that I take from the car on my way to work (I'm not the driver).

Anyway, I love this place.

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On August 27th 1784 William Cargill the founder of Otago settlement in New Zealand was born.

Cargill was born in Edinburgh during the Scottish enlightenment, but was instilled with the socially conservative views of his mother and the Free Church of Scotland. 

Following his father’s death, William was forced to leave school and accept position as an ensign in the 84th Regiment of Foot in 1802. There he rose to the rank of captain and  served with distinction in India, Spain, and France.  During the 1830s Cargill, now struggling to support his ten children and make a living in London, became interested in emigration.

By 1845 he held a leading role in the plan to establish a pre-industrial and exclusively Free Church of Scotland settlement in New Zealand. Despite the Colonial Office’s attempts to obstruct the scheme, inadequate funding, and the Scottish migrants’ reluctance to relocate to such a far-flung location, Cargill and 243 other settlers set sail for New Zealand in November 1847.

On 23rd March 1848 the Free Church settlers established Dunedin at the head of the Otago Harbour. Cargill’s tenacity and patriarchal style of leadership proved vital in helping the struggling settlement to survive problems of chronic isolation and the unsuitability of the land for arable farming.

Five years later he was elected as the first superintendent of the province of Otago, but proved to be autocratic, inflexible, nepotistic and intolerant of criticism or Anglicanism. Nevertheless, he dominated the politics of his province more completely than did any other early superintendent, and was vital to Otago’s early modest success. 

He died of a stroke on 6th August 1860, at his home "Hillside" in Dunedin, and is buried in Dunedin Southern Cemetery beside his wife and three of his 17 children.

Numerous names have connections with Cargill, the city of Invercargill is named in his honour, as is Mount Cargill, which towers above northern Dunedin. "Cargill's Corner" is a major road intersection in South Dunedin, and one of the roads which crosses at it is Hillside Road, named for Cargill's house. A Tasmanian sandstone monument to Cargill, simply known as the Cargill Monument, was built in Dunedin in 1863–64.

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Portobello Penninsula,Otago Harbour,Dunedin,South Island,New Zealand

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playing around with oil pastels today...

image of local harbour entrance