Cartography
Mapping Aotearoa New Zealand
A new book tells the story of Aotearoa New Zealand through the maps that guided our first inhabitants and the explorers and settlers that followed. Singing the Trail digs back into the history of the… Audio, Gallery
Nicholas Crane: writing his way around the world
Best selling author, Nicholas Crane has been on the move from a very young age, camping and hiking. He speaks to Jim about a lifetime exploring and his new book'You are Here, A Brief Guide to the… Audio
Points, lines and polygons - the art of making maps
The 451 topographic maps that cover the length and breadth of New Zealand are a testament to the skills of a team of map makers at LINZ. Audio
Points, lines and polygons - the art of making maps
The 451 topographic maps that cover the length and breadth of New Zealand are a testament to the skills of a team of map makers at LINZ.
AudioOff the beaten track with Kennedy Warne
Outdoorsman and adventurer Kennedy Warne discusses cartographic curiosities, including a map that shows where would you end up if you drilled straight through the earth from your back yard. Audio
Giant Atlas - Mark Bagnall
It's an atlas of epic proportions. In fact, it is one of the largest in the world and Wellington now has its own copy. The book measures 1.8 metres by 1.4m, weighs 150 kilograms and it will now call… Audio
Feature guest - Jerry Brotton
Jerry Brotton, Professor of Renaissance Studies at Queen Mary University of London and author of 'A History of the World in 12 Maps', which studies maps that crystallised world-views or changed… Audio
