Trip Report: Judo Nationals in Christchurch, October 14-16 2022

November 14, 2022

Finally, I make it to NZ judo nationals, taking 3rd. Designer Cottage was a great place to stay. Plus, Christchurch Tram.

Trip Report: Queen Charlotte Track, October 22-27 2022

November 11, 2022

Post-punted-paper-deadline trip to Queen Charlotte, plus a stay in Anakiwa. Occasional good views, a bit on the long side.

Trip Report: Banks Peninsula Track, October 3-4 2022

November 2, 2022

Back at Akaroa for the Banks Peninsula Track with great views of the hilly coast.

September: more research, some trips

October 11, 2022

Normal month in a non-teaching term. Making progress with research. Executing and planning trips, though not far afield (South Island).

Submission to NZ inquiry on inter-regional passenger rail

September 17, 2022

NZ needs inter-regional passenger rail as an alternative to flying and driving for climate and other reasons. Here’s my submission to a Parliamentary inquiry, with comparisons to Canada and Switzerland.