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Wickes, Chrissy

 Person

Interviewer for the Southland Oral History Project

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

BUCKINGHAM, Rhys Phillip interviewed by Chrissy Wickes

 Record Group — Box: 18
Identifier: H0325
Overview In this interview Rhys talks of his interest and passion for discovering kakapo and kokako in Fiordland and on Stewart Island. He details various expeditions and the work that he has done and the many people he has worked alongside. Telling of their strengths and passion for what they were doing and the successes he and others had.
Dates: 2017

COX, Andrew (Andy) interviewed by Chrissy Wickes

 Record Group — Box: 22
Identifier: H0394
Overview This interview looks at Any Cox's involvement in the early days of kakapo recovery programme in Stewart Island and Fiordland and elsewhere.
Dates: 2019

MUNN, Allan Kenneth interviewed by Chrissy Wickes

 Record Group — Box: 19
Identifier: H0323
Overview This interview focuses on the kakapo recovery project in which Allan was involved. In this interview Allan details his work for NZ Wildlife Service in particular with Kakapo. The catching of the birds on Rakiura and their release on Little Barrier Island, as well as the ongoing work to increase numbers. He talks about the harm caused by predators e.g., cats as well as the areas throughout NZ the birds can be found and the people involved in saving them.
Dates: 2017