NEXT MEETINGS & FIELD TRIPS
(INCLUDES BRANCH NEWS & GEOCLUB NEWSLETTER)
(last updated 23/07/09)
NEWSLETTER 180, JULY 2009
Bernhard Spörli gave an inspiring talk on the origins and deformation of the greywackes of the region at our June meeting. 22 members turned up for our June field trip where Bruce Hayward took us inside Hampton Park volcano and for a tour around what is left of its three badly damaged companions - Otara Hill, Green Mt and Styaks Swamp.
The last few of Geoff Jenkins' second-hand NZ geology books will be quick-fire auctioned at the July Geoclub meeting - bring your wallets or chequebooks if you are interested.
Geocene 5 needs contributions. Email Helen Holzer heleneh@xtra.co.nz (make sure it is acknowledged). Geocenes 1- 4 are here.
NEXT MEETINGS: note venue for the Hochstetter Lecture please TUESDAY 21st JULY, 7.30 PM. "DATING AUCKLAND'S VOLCANOES" by Dr Jan Lindsay, University of Auckland TUESDAY 18th AUGUST, 7.30 PM. "AUCKLAND'S WEST COAST SAND SYSTEM" by Dr Paul Kench, University of Auckland
NEXT FIELD TRIPS: SUNDAY 19th JULY. HISTORIC BASALT STONE BUILDINGS OF AUCKLAND
Leaders Bruce Hayward and Peter Daymond-King
Meet at Kinder House, cnr Ayr St and Broadway, Newmarket/Parnell at 9.30 AM. Carpool, drive with short walks to as many as we have time and enthusiasm to see. Morning trip, finish by c. 12.30 PM. If weather bad, ring Bruce (ph: 5231667) for possible postponement at 8.00 AM. Rating: They don't come any easier than this.NOV 17-22 (Tues-Sun). GEOLOGY OF CENTRAL and NORTH-EAST OTAGO.
This trip, led by Bruce Hayward and Hugh Grenfell, will use the new GSNZ Guidebook "Central Rocks" and the Vanishing World pamphlet to explore the geology and landforms of the region. We will use minivans and a few cars for carpool transport. The trip will start and end at Christchurch Airport, although there is an option to stay in Oamaru for the GSNZ Conference (Nov 23-27) and return to Chch Airport on Friday Nov 27 (by 7.30 PM). Start at Chch Airport, Tues Nov 17 at 9.30 AM; return to Chch airport NO EARLIER than 5 PM Sun Nov 22 (to catch flights from 6 PM or later). Accommodation will be in Cromwell Motel for Nov 17-20, and Alma Motel, Oamaru for Nov 21 (estimated cost $35 per night). Individuals will be responsible for their own food, with opportunities for supermarket shopping and evening dinners out if you choose. Preliminary indications of attendance indicate that this trip will definitely proceed, so you can make your pre and post trip transport and other bookings now (some good air deals available at present).
Numbers may be limited, so book your place by sending a deposit of $100 pp. to Helen Holzer before August 31st. Please indicate if you plan to bring your own transport or if you wish to stay in Oamaru afterwards. To: Helen Holzer, 4A Kawau Rd, One Tree Hill (ph: 636 7719).
CLUB NIGHTS are on the THIRD TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH, except January, at 7.30 PM, in the
Geology and Geothermal Depts, 1st and 2nd floors, Chemistry Building, Symonds St, University of Auckland.
*** NEW MEMBERS ARE INVITED TO JOIN US ***
ANY ENQUIRIES: Ring Hugh Grenfell or Bruce Hayward, during the day 578 1491
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