Rev Dr Richard Waugh QSM was our speaker in December.

Richard Waugh delivered a very informative and entertaining talk to us on “Pioneering Domestic Airlines that changed New Zealand and Auckland.”

Richard provided an overview of domestic airline development within New Zealand including interesting photos of early aircraft and where they flew. It was fascinating to learn that the earliest airline started on the West Coast, followed by the East Coast, both the more remote parts of the country where air travel would provide most benefit.

With specialist training and interest in New Zealand history, and especially transport related, Richard has authored or co-authored 16 books, many on aviation topics. His latest book, ‘Classic Jaguars in New Zealand’ is his first motoring book. He continues in local voluntary leadership as founding chairman of the Auckland Brit & Euro Classic Car Show at Pakuranga’s Lloyd Elsmore Park, and as chairman of the Howick & Districts 175th anniversary community work this year of 2022. 

Richard had several of his books for sale which several members were pleased to purchase.