An interview with Dr Patrick Alley

Emma Wang, Saint Kentigern College student, 2024

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In 2024, Our Health Journeys partnered with Saint Kentigern College in Auckland and challenged a number of students to conduct research into an aspect of the medical history of Aotearoa New Zealand. The students, ranging from Years 8-13, produced their research in written, oral, or video format and the top projects were chosen for publication to Our Health Journeys. A new project will be published weekly until October.

My name is Emma Wang, I’m a Year 12 student at Saint Kentigern College. I aspire to pursue a career in medicine, with a particular interest in neuroscience. In addition to my academic pursuits, I hold a black stripe in Tae-kwon-do and enjoy various hobbies including dancing, singing, and drawing.

The Modern Syringe

A New Zealand Invention

An Audio-Driving Tour of Medical History in Papakura

As part of the Auckland Heritage Festival 2024

Dr. Kaye Ibbertson and Iodine Deficiency in the Himalayas

The Legacy of Dr. Kaye Ibbertson

AI Retinal Image Analysis

A window to effective detection of cardiovascular diseases

A Sanatorium With Sights and Sun

Te Waikato Sanatorium housed tuberculosis patients from 1903-1922

Maheno and Marama

Two First World War hospital ships

The New Zealand Pioneer Who Changed Maternity Care

Mont Liggins: making one of the most important medical discoveries in New Zealand History

Harold Gillies

The Father of Modern Plastic Surgery

The Cartwright Inquiry

A Fortunate Outcome of the Unfortunate Experiment

Mental health in sport in New Zealand

A narrative on openness since Sir John Kirwan spoke out.

Ngā Taonga Tākaro

Traditional Māori games.

Medical stories from Waikirikiri Selwyn District

Explore some of the medical stories from Waikirikiri Selwyn District.

Medical stories from the Western Bay of Plenty

Explore some of the medical stories from the Western Bay of Plenty.

Medical stories from Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga

Explore some of the medical stories from our earliest missions.

Auckland Medical History Society Founders' Lecture - Sir William Liley, the father of fetal medicine

A lecture presented as part of the Auckland Medical History Society's annual programme.

Expected health impacts of climate change in Aotearoa New Zealand

Mental health: part five of five exploring climate change and health.

Dannevirke's Gallery of History is true to its name

A small museum run by a great team which is a must-see the next time you're in Dannevirke.

Ōpōtiki Museum (is actually two museums!)

A pair of museums that runs almost the length of a block of shops.

The Legacy of New Zealand's Health Camps: Sunshine for the Soul

An initiative prompted by the South African War.

Expected health impacts of climate change in Aotearoa New Zealand

Heat-related health, physical activity, and ultraviolet radiation: part four of five exploring climate change and health.

Expected health impacts of climate change in Aotearoa New Zealand

Housing and the indoor environment: part three of five exploring climate change and health.

Expected health impacts of climate change in Aotearoa New Zealand

Vector-borne, zoonotic, and allergic diseases: part two of five exploring climate change and health.

Expected health impacts of climate change in Aotearoa New Zealand

Food and water: part one of five exploring climate change and health.

A Career in Pharmacy

The story of how Tim Walker chose a career in pharmacy and how he serves his Northland communities.

The medical kit of Captain Harding Leaf of the 28 (Māori) Battalion

Explore the contents of a first aid kit from the Second World War.

The double-edged sword of lockdown

A heartwarming account of an octogenarian's positive experience of Covid-19.

Blessing in disguise

Caring for her grandfather in lockdown turned out to be a blessing for Daizha Fidow-Savage.

A terrible time

Listen to the recollection of Eva Nobles, who was aged just 11 when Spanish Flu struck her community.

Being an outcast – my life as an essential worker

A student's part-time job led her to become an essential worker during the Covid-19 pandemic.

It’s cool to be tested

Exceptional student leadership brought unity to an Auckland community struck by Covid-19.

There is no place like home

Student Erin Kim used creativity to express their feelings of isolation during the 2020 Covid-19 lockdown.

My pandemic

An Aucklander returned to nursing to help vaccinate her island community.

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An interview with Dr Patrick Alley

The Modern Syringe

An Audio-Driving Tour of Medical History in Papakura

Dr. Kaye Ibbertson and Iodine Deficiency in the Himalayas

AI Retinal Image Analysis

A Sanatorium With Sights and Sun

Maheno and Marama

The New Zealand Pioneer Who Changed Maternity Care

Harold Gillies

The Cartwright Inquiry

Mental health in sport in New Zealand

Ngā Taonga Tākaro

Medical stories from Waikirikiri Selwyn District

Medical stories from the Western Bay of Plenty

Medical stories from Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga

Auckland Medical History Society Founders' Lecture - Sir William Liley, the father of fetal medicine

Expected health impacts of climate change in Aotearoa New Zealand

Dannevirke's Gallery of History is true to its name

Ōpōtiki Museum (is actually two museums!)

The Legacy of New Zealand's Health Camps: Sunshine for the Soul

Expected health impacts of climate change in Aotearoa New Zealand

Expected health impacts of climate change in Aotearoa New Zealand

Expected health impacts of climate change in Aotearoa New Zealand

Expected health impacts of climate change in Aotearoa New Zealand

A Career in Pharmacy

The medical kit of Captain Harding Leaf of the 28 (Māori) Battalion

The double-edged sword of lockdown

Blessing in disguise

A terrible time

Being an outcast – my life as an essential worker

It’s cool to be tested

There is no place like home

My pandemic