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Hydrological Histories
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.
Hugh Thorpe
Click below to open the PDF files.
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


Richard Ibbit
Click below to play the audio files.
If you know people that would like to be part of recording about
New Zealand's hydrology and hydrologists please contact MS at MS.Srinivasan@mpi.govt.nz or admin@hydrologynz.org.nz
Dr MS Srinivasan is a hydrologist and an Executive member of the Society.

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