Grant Morris
The Villains of NZ History
Last week a NZ history story managed to capture some headlines. A Massey University academic 'discovered' that William Massey, one of our longest serving Prime Ministers, had a made a number of racist… Audio
History: Closer Economic Relations
New Zealand has very strong historical connections with Australia. Today our history commentator, Dr Grant Morris of Victoria University is looking at how this all came about. Audio
Who was our best Prime Minister?
Legal historian Grant Morris of Victoria University plays the ranking game with NZ's Prime Ministers. Audio
Spoken Feature - historic legislation to be scrapped
One hundred and twenty four pieces of historic legislation are facing the chop. Regulatory Reform Minister Steven Joyce and Parliamentary Under-Secretary to the Minister for Regulatory Reform, David… Audio
The history of teenagers in New Zealand
Teenagers are one of the most talked about, worried about, and analysed groups in modern NZ society. Was it always this way? Historian Grant Morris of Victoria University looks at teenagers in… Audio
The History of NZ Mayors
The local body elections are coming up soon, including elections for mayor. New Zealand has 67 mayors, yet turnout for mayoral elections is very low. Legal historian, Grant Morris from Victoria… Audio
The history of New Zealand comedy
Victoria University law historian, Grant Morris looks at the beginnings of New Zealand comedy. Audio
Labour Party at 100
The New Zealand Labour Party is now 100 years old. We ask Dr Grant Morris if it'll see a bicentennial? Audio
The history of resolving disputes in NZ
We all experience disputes in our professional and private lives - it could be at work, in business or at home.The ways in which we have resolved these disputes has changed over time. Grant Morris of… Audio
The history of beards and moustaches in NZ
Bearded hipsters are an everyday sight in cities like Wellington. Male facial hair has made a comeback in recent years, including Movember. But beards and moustaches are nothing new for this nation… Audio, Gallery
Business scandals in NZ - The Historical Context
The Panama Papers scandal could be a risk to NZ's squeaky clean reputation, but is our reputation really that squeaky clean? New Zealand has actually experienced a number of business scandals over the… Audio
History - Grant Morris
Legal historian Grant Moffett looks at New Zealand's patterns of home ownership over the years. Audio
History - Grant Morris
Grant Morris discusses the history of influenza in New Zealand. Audio
History - Grant Morris
Victoria University legal history lecturer Grant Morris discusses the orgins of New Zealand's free education system. Audio
History - Grant Morris
New Zealand, as you are probably aware, is right in the middle of a referendum on whether or not to change its flag. We are being asked to choose between the incumbent - a blue ensign with the Union… Audio
History - Grant Morris
The legal historian Dr Grant Morris has been looking at the history of New Zealand's drinking culture. Audio
NZ History - Dr Grant Morris
Dr Grant Morris is a Senior Lecturer in Law at Victoria University of Wellington. His research and teaching interests include legal history, law and literature. Today he is here to discuss Auckland's… Audio
Online Education - Dr Grant Morris And Rory McCourt
PCs get degrees ... there is an increasing trend by universities and polytechs to offer online courses and lectures. What are the benefits - and what risks? Audio
Controversial Chief Justice James Prendergast finally profiled
Dr. Grant Morris is a law lecturer who has written the first biography of one of New Zealand legal history's most infamous figures - this country's third chief justice, James Prendergast. The author… Audio
Unrealistic expectations of Waitangi Tribunal
The Waitangi Tribunal is winding up its urgent hearing into water claims which the Maori Council hopes will delay the Government's plans to partially sell state asset shares. Audio
