Dam the River
The people and the projects that powered New ZealandDam the River is a podcast series written and presented by James Macbeth Dann, in which he looks at the history of hydroelectric power generation in New Zealand, and the social and political changes that that led to and resulted from these dams. jamesmacbethdann.substack.com
| Publishes | Infrequently | Episodes | 5 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Categories | DocumentaryHistorySociety & Culture | ||||
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Episode 5 looks at the Clyde Dam - the last big power station built by the state.
Way back in the distant past, I was working on a podcast series about hydro electric power stations in New Zealand. I did three episodes back before the baby, then there was a large gap. The fourth episode came out in 2020, but I couldn’t quite make ... more
Episode 4 of Dam the River, looking at the development of the Manapouri Power Scheme, the Tiwai Point Aluminum Smelter, and the rise of the environmental movement in opposition to it.
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with... more
In Episode 3, we look at the expansion of the hydro-electric power network in the post-war period, as the growing country came to depend on electricity more and more. Workers moved into houses built by the government in specifically designed hydro to... more
Episode 2: From The Muddy Banks of the Waitaki.
In this episode we look at the expansion in hydro power projects from the end of the First World War till the end of the second. This covers Parry's North Island schemes - Mangahao, Arapuni, and Waika... more
Episode 1: It's Lit.
In this series of podcasts, James Macbeth Dann looks into the history of hydro-electric power in New Zealand, how and why the dams were built, and the changes in society that led up to and resulted from these big pieces of infra... more
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- Who knew Dams were so Damn interesting?
An interesting, informative and intelligent listening experience. Dam The River has great music, sound and editing, wonderful pronunciation of tricky Māori names, and of course, a very intriging subject. The perfect length for a walk with the dog or a commute to work and entertaining too. Looking forward to learning more about power and water in upcoming episodes.
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New Zealand7 years ago
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