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2026-04-14 00:00:00Z	Apr 14, 2026		Genevieve Coffey & Nicola Litchfield	Wairarapa active faults - introduction and ongoing work (paleoseismic trenching)		Apr 14, 2026			The talk will present an overview of research on active fault(lines) in the Wairarapa over the past few years. Nicola will provide an introduction to what we currently know about the faults, including recent mapping using lidar data and discovery of previously unknown faults. Genevieve will then describe fieldwork in February and March this year studying trenches dug across two faults (Papawai and Masterton) to better understood how often and how big earthquakes could be on these faults, which will help us to better understand the risks and impacts to people in the Wairarapa. Nicola Litchfield is a Principal Scientist who has been working at Earth Sciences NZ (and predecessor organisations) for over 25 years and led the recent mapping project that was incorporated in the revised Combined Wairarapa District Plan. She leads the It's Our Fault programme, which is funding the ongoing research ( https://www.itsourfault.org.nz/). Genevieve Coffey is a Senior Scientist who has been at Earth Sciences NZ/GNS Science for over 5 years and has studied active faults in NZ and the US. She leads the active fault paleoseismology project in the It's Our Fault programme, previously studying faults in the Kapiti Coast / Horowhenua region as well as previous work in the Wairarapa.	View
2026-04-21 00:00:00Z	Apr 21, 2026		Dan Henry	Country Calendar: Celebrating 60 Years on Screen		Apr 21, 2026			Country Calendar has been on our screens since March 6^th 1966, so this year celebrates 60 years on New Zealand television. Dan Henry is the producer and narrator of Aotearoa’s favourite television programme, having worked on the show since 2008. After being part of the production team for just over a quarter of its time, Dan offers his insights into the enduring appeal of the programme, sharing some stories from his adventures making the programme.	View
2026-04-28 00:00:00Z	Apr 28, 2026		Dr John Wyeth			Apr 28, 2026				View
2026-05-05 00:00:00Z	May 05, 2026		Firesides			May 05, 2026				View
2026-05-12 00:00:00Z	May 12, 2026		Dr Cynric Temple- Camp	Continuation from his last visit.		May 12, 2026				View
2026-05-19 00:00:00Z	May 19, 2026		Ali - Tranzit Tours			May 19, 2026				View