Grant Morris
NZ and the 1890 influenza pandemic
The COVID-19 Coronavirus is spreading throughout the world and is now in NZ. This has led to panic and worry. Can we look to our history to put this all in context? Are the answers to our questions… Audio
The ‘Three Waters’ in NZ history?
Parts of NZ are currently experiencing major problems with the 'Three Waters' ie wastewater, stormwater and drinking water. Audio
Futurology, History, and dangers of predictions
Futurology is a discipline which attempts to predict the future based on scholarly research rather than crystal balls. History is a discipline which attempts to analyse the past based on scholarly… Audio
NZ Biography: Peter Mahon
Peter Mahon the judge became perhaps the most well-known in New Zealand history for his report into the Erebus crash is today's subject for our biography with Victoria University Historian Grant… Audio
The History of December
For today's history session, Dr Grant Morris from Victoria University looks at the history of December in New Zealand. Audio
The history of commercial mediation in NZ
On 7 August this year, many nations signed the new Singapore Convention on Mediation. NZ has not yet signed this important convention. Should we sign up? Audio
The history of All Blacks losing at the Rugby World Cup
Have we grown as a nation and are able to accept defeat at the Rugby World Cup better than on previous occasions? Historian Dr Grant Morris looks back at reaction to our RWC losses. Audio
New Zealand's history of close election races
There have been some very close races in the recent local body elections. In Wellington City, Andy Foster beat Justin Lester by just 62 votes. Craig Mackle won the Kaikoura mayoralty by just 12 votes… Audio
Climate Change Protest and the Prohibition Movement
NZ has seen a series of Climate Change Protests over the past year. Has NZ seen a similar movement in the past? Historian Grant Morris argues that the most similar one is the Prohibition movement. Audio, Gallery
What NZ history should be taught in schools?
The government has announced the introduction of compulsory NZ history lessons in our schools. Dr Grant Morris from Victoria University gives us him wish-list of the subject areas. Audio
The history of New Zealand's deserts
We don't think of NZ as a desert nation but we do have some deserts that form part of our human and natural history. To what extent have deserts influenced New Zealand's development? Dr Grant Morris… Audio
The history of New Zealand's GDP per capita ranking
Today's history feature looks at GDP, why it matters and why we're not doing as well as we were in the 1960s when we were the "third wealthiest people in the world." Audio
The history of New Zealand’s private schools
Many parents consider whether sending their child to a private school is 'worth it'. The origin of our private schools is surprising and their history is more a story of independence rather than… Audio, Gallery
Why was The Battle of Kūititanga important?
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180 years ago, on 16 October 1839, a remarkable event took place which involved, in different ways, some of the most important figures in New Zealand's history. The Battle of Kūititanga. Audio
The history of comics in NZ - Grant Morris
When we think of comics, we tend to think of the US. But what about the history of comics in NZ, including our own domestically produced comics? What can a study of NZ's comic history tell us about… Audio
The history of NZ-Japanese relations
Dr Grant Morris from Victoria University is currently in Japan and has been exploring the history of the relations between our two nations. Audio
The history of sport in New Zealand
Have you ever wondered which popular sport has the longest history in NZ? Today we'll have a look at our top sports and see which one arrived here first. Audio
New Zealand and its malevolent southerly
The NZ southerly has a malevolent history and should not be trusted. Dr Grant Morris from Victoria University explores the history of the NZ southerly and some ill-fated shipping disasters caused by… Audio
The history of Christian political parties
National MP Alfred Ngaro is considering setting up a Christian Party which could potentially act as a support party for National at the next election. Audio
The history of New Zealand’s anniversary days
In a few weeks, Southland will be celebrating its Anniversary day. What does this actually mean? Historian Grant Morris explains. Audio