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  • Proud to be part of New Zealand heritage

    Proud to be part of New Zealand heritage

    Our latest digital publication has finally been added to the New Zealand National Library! Under New Zealand law, all publishers in New Zealand must deposit their publications with the National Library of New Zealand. It is then able to collect, preserve, and make available the documentary heritage of New Zealand, and ensures that a comprehensive… Read more

  • Same, but different

    Same, but different

    The Easter Bunny has been and I’m back on the horse so to speak, after a significant time off to reflect on the future for BiograView. I’m a firm believer of the effect of the moon and stars on the Earth and all its elements, including the human being. It presented us with a Full… Read more

  • A family affair

    A family affair

    Motivation to live in New Zealand Ingrid flew to New Zealand from the Netherlands in 1988 to attend her grandfather’s funeral. At the time she had been working as management secretary for a large bank but was ready for a change and contemplated staying in the country. After thorough consideration she decided that she had… Read more

  • World music festival showcases global talent in our backyard

    World music festival showcases global talent in our backyard

    WOMAD 2023 UPDATE This article by Jennifer Little was first published in our FEB/MAR 2022 issue. It’s a festival of surprises where you are spellbound by the eerie mystique of Mongolian throat singers one minute then captivated by the passion of a Portuguese Fado folk artist the next. Or find yourself in a joyfully frenzied… Read more

  • Obituary of Daryl Cockburn 02/08/1939 – 04/02/2023

    Obituary of Daryl Cockburn 02/08/1939 – 04/02/2023

    It is with sadness that we share with you the passing of one of BiograView’s biggest supporters, Daryl Cockburn, a passionate, and sometimes controversial, architect. I first learnt about Daryl when one of our writers, Alina Suchanski, wrote an article about him and his architectural journey called Daryl Cockburn, Architect with a sustainable passion. in our… Read more

  • BEATING MOSQUITOES 

    BEATING MOSQUITOES 

    BiograView was contacted by QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute with a media release of this Pacific alliance to combat mosquito-borne diseases. With all the hype around Covid-19 it is easy to forget other diseases still prevalent in the world.  It is great to see so many international organisations working together to combat the still-present, mosquito-borne… Read more