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LOCAL HISTORIES, LOCAL STORIES
Stevan Eldred-Grigg and Peter Graham are key storytellers who are preserving vital Canterbury historical narratives. Both have a fascination for when local Canterbury stories become histories, some more fictional than others. Join us for what will be a compelling conversation exploring some beguiling historical narratives, including the infamous Parker/Hulme case and the Timaru Poisonings. In discussion with Te Maire Tau (Ngāi Tahu).
Presented with Kā Waimaero and the New Zealand Historical Association
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New Zealand
Peter Graham
After practising as a barrister in Hong Kong for thirty years, Peter Graham, since returning to New Zealand, has had two
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New Zealand
Stevan Eldred Grigg
Stevan Treleaven Eldred-Grigg is a novelist, historian and essayist. He was born in Te Tai Poutini West Coast in 1952 an
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New Zealand
Te Maire Tau
Te Maire Tau is the Pou Whakarae of the University of Canterbury and leads the Office of Treaty Partnership. Te Maire b
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