Report from the Second Global Economic Geography Conference, Beijing 2007

In 2007 the Auckland branch of the Society provided Steffen Wetzstein a grant in aid to assist with conference attendance at the Second Global Economic Conference in Beijing. In return Steffen has provided this report on his conference experience. We are sure you will enjoy his insights. If you are an Auckland member and would like to apply for funding see the Auckland branch page for details.

Distinguished Geographer Medal Recipients, a new Life Member and 2007 President's Awards

Warwick Murray, President's Award for Excellence in Teaching, Dick Bedford and Eric Pawson, Distinguished Geographers, Eugene Rees, President's Award for Best Doctoral Thesis, and Michael Shepherd, Honorary Life Member, at the recent AGM.

Eric Pawson and Dick Bedford were awarded Distinguished Geographer's Medals at the NZGS AGM in Canterbury, on Wednesday 21 September, 2007. Congratulations and best wishes to Eric and Dick who have served our subject with distinction over many years. Further information is available here.

Dr Warwick Murray received his President's Award for Teaching Excellence and Dr Eugene Rees received his President's Award for Best Doctoral Thesis in Geography at this meeting also. Warmest congratulations to both Eugene and Murray.

Dr Michael Shepherd was made an honorary Life Member in appreciation for his dedicated services to the society. Further information is available here.





Return to a Pacific Paradise
Kenneth Cumberland, one of our life members, wrote the following account of his return trip to Samoa after a 51 year absence. We are sure you will enjoy his account and the insights it provides. Ken is now a spritely 93 years old.