Sheila Natusch

From New Zealand Society 12 February 2014

When Sheila Natusch was in her late seventies, she would take her rubber dinghy out and sail leeward of the wind and swim with dolphins or fight to protect the natural environment of Wellington. Lynda Chanwai-Earle catches up with her sprightly neighbour, Owhiro Bay resident and natural historian Sheila Natusch. Now in her late eighties, she has some tales to tell about the last six decades on the coast.

Sheila at home

Prolific writing, Sheila with her publications

Sheila Natusch holds some of her publications

Self-sufficient, Sheila Natusch next to her old wood burner

Sheila Natusch and Puss, her cat

Sheila and Gilbert Natusch (circa 1970s) photo courtesy Sheila Natusch

Sheila Natusch outside her 1920s cottage Owhiro Bay

Sheila with her Pacesetter dingy

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