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Whakapapa winter 1972 on the Bruce Road

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The NZ Parks and Reserves Rangers’ Archive aims to protect and promote important collections and stories about the management of Aotearoa's most significant recreation and conservation resources between 1952 and 1987 - when they were administered by the Department of Lands and Survey, prior to the formation of the Department of Conservation. The focus is on all aspects of ranger and parks and reserves history, including conservation and recreation management, the experiences of individuals and families in the field, and the relationship of the Department of Lands and Survey with national and international communities.

 

 

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National and Maritime Parks
National and Maritime Parks
The Dept. of Lands and Survey administered ten national parks and three maritime parks. Three more national parks were created by the Dept. of Conservation, and Te Urewera National Park was dises...
Historical Matter: Arthur's Pass National Park
Historical Matter: Arthur's Pass National Park
This is a collection of notes and documents made by Andy Dennis. It was a draft for the 50th year anniversary publication. The documents have been organised into roughly the Chapters outlined ...
Books
Books
Books about individuals, or parks and reserves
Newspaper and Magazine Articles
Newspaper and Magazine Articles
All News reports in papers or magazines that are not park publications
Management Plans and Park Resource Reports
Management Plans and Park Resource Reports
Management Plans, Resource reports, Flora and Fauna Reports
Bruce Jefferies Story - A Life in Conservation
Bruce Jefferies Story - A Life in Conservation
The story is presented in the following chapters: * 1943-1966 Early Life * 1966-1974 First Ranger job at Tongariro National Park * 1971-72 Antarctica * 1974-1976 Head Office Wellington * 19...
Kevan A Wilde's Story: Cave and Karst Management in New Zealand
Kevan A Wilde's Story: Cave and Karst Management in New Zealand
The story is presented in 7 chapters: - Introduction - Conservation awakening - More thoughts and adventures - Cave and Karst management at the local level - Ranger Base for Waitomo - Other...
Park Vehicles
Park Vehicles
Conferences
Conferences
A collection of items from the various Rangers and Chief Rangers Conferences that were organised by the Department of Lands and Survey during the 1960s-1980s.
Neil Clifton, Ranger Record: November 1975 to February 1987
Neil Clifton, Ranger Record: November 1975 to February 1987
My career as a ranger with the Department of Lands and Survey began in November 1975 when I was appointed to a ranger vacancy at Whakapapa, Tongariro National Park. In January 1979 while still ho...
Overseas Exchanges
Overseas Exchanges
Paul Greens' career in the National Park Service 1974-1987: His story
Paul Greens' career in the National Park Service 1974-1987: His story
Tracks and Bridges
Tracks and Bridges
Park Magazines and Newsletters
Park Magazines and Newsletters
A collection magazines, journals and newsletters published by the parks and reserves
Volcanic eruptions-Tongariro National Park
Volcanic eruptions-Tongariro National Park
Volcanic eruptions in Tongariro National Park.
Search and Rescue
Search and Rescue
A collection of stories about Search and Rescue (SAR) events in our parks and reserves.
Interpretation
Interpretation
Stories
Stories
A collection of personal stories about life within the parks and ranger service.
Land Districts
Land Districts
Reserves outside national parks were generally managed within Lands and Survey Land Districts. This collection organises archive material for reserves by District.
Te Namu Newsletter-Fiordland National Park
Te Namu Newsletter-Fiordland National Park
The collection comprises issues of Te Namu from 1977-1982
Ranger Reunions
Ranger Reunions
Collection of memorabilia from various ranger reunions 1993 to the present time.
Relieving Rangers
Relieving Rangers
This is a collections of stories and photographs from the middle 70s when Relieving Rangers were recruited to fill-in existing ranger positions while the rangers were away on training courses. S...
"Our Conservation Journey" a Summary by Bruce and Margaret Jefferies
"Our Conservation Journey" a Summary by Bruce and Margaret Jefferies
Originally a PowerPoint presentation to Taupo Rotary, this collection summarises Bruce's career ib Conservation.
Abel Tasman National Park: Rangers Memoirs
Abel Tasman National Park: Rangers Memoirs
Individual chapter from the Rangers Archive Book
The John Mazey Papers - Tongariro National Park
The John Mazey Papers - Tongariro National Park
A collection of reports about the history of Tongariro National Park prepared by John Mazey in the 1970s.
Arthur's Pass National Park: Rangers Memoirs
Arthur's Pass National Park: Rangers Memoirs
Individual chapter from the Rangers Book Archive
Egmont National Park: Rangers Memoirs
Egmont National Park: Rangers Memoirs
Individual chapter from the Ranger Archive Book
Fiordland National Park: Rangers Memoirs
Fiordland National Park: Rangers Memoirs
Individual chapter from the Rangers Archive Book
Mount Aspiring National Park: Rangers Memoirs
Mount Aspiring National Park: Rangers Memoirs
Individual Chapter from the Rangers Archive Book.
Mount Cook National Park: Rangers Memoirs
Mount Cook National Park: Rangers Memoirs
Individual chapter from the Ranger Archive Book.
Nelson Lakes National Park: Rangers Memoirs
Nelson Lakes National Park: Rangers Memoirs
Individual chapter from the Ranger Archive Book
Tongariro National Park: Rangers Memoirs
Tongariro National Park: Rangers Memoirs
Individual chapter from the Ranger Book Archive
Te Urewera National Park: Rangers Memoirs
Te Urewera National Park: Rangers Memoirs
Individual chapter from the Rangers Archive Book
Westland National Park: Rangers Memoirs
Westland National Park: Rangers Memoirs
Individual chapter from the Rangers Archive Book
Park Boats
Park Boats
A collection of parks boats used in our national parks and reserves
Huts and Lodges
Huts and Lodges
A collection of huts and lodges used for visitor accommodation in New Zealand national and maritime parks.
Hauraki Gulf Maritime Park: Rangers Memoirs
Hauraki Gulf Maritime Park: Rangers Memoirs
Individual chapter from the Ranger Archive Book.
Auckland Land District: Rangers Memoirs
Auckland Land District: Rangers Memoirs
Individual chapter from the Ranger Archive Book.
Wellington Land District: Rangers Memoirs
Wellington Land District: Rangers Memoirs
Individual chapter from the Rangers Archive Book
Waikato Land District Reserves: Rangers Memoirs
Waikato Land District Reserves: Rangers Memoirs
Individual chapter from the Ranger Archive Book
Nelson/Marlborough Land District: Rangers Memoirs
Nelson/Marlborough Land District: Rangers Memoirs
This is an individual chapter from the Ranger Book Archive
Canterbury Land District: Rangers Memoirs
Canterbury Land District: Rangers Memoirs
This is an individual chapter from the Rangers Archive Book.
Otago Land District Reserves: Rangers Memoirs
Otago Land District Reserves: Rangers Memoirs
Individual chapter from the Ranger Archive Book.
Southland Land District Reserves: Rangers Memoirs
Southland Land District Reserves: Rangers Memoirs
This is an individual Chapter from the Rangers Archive Book.
Ranger Stations and Visitor Centres
Ranger Stations and Visitor Centres
All national and maritime parks featured one or more ranger station or visitor centre - often one and the same.
International Parks
International Parks
Lands and Survey staff were often seconded to assist in the development and management of national parks internationally, or took up ranger posts offshore. This collection reviews this internatio...
Overseas Projects: Rangers Memoirs
Overseas Projects: Rangers Memoirs
This is an individual Chapter from the Rangers Archive Book
Family
Family
Photos, stories and essays about life in the park service for the families of park staff.
Natural History
Natural History
A collection of items relating to the natural history of parks and reserves, including native plants, insects and animals
Training etc: Rangers Memoirs
Training etc: Rangers Memoirs
This is an individual Chapter from the Rangers Archive Book
 
 

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