Invitation to and photographs from the launch of James Hector: Explorer, Scientist, Leader by Simon Nathan, published by Potton & Burton in association with the Geoscience Society of New Zealand.
The invitation.
Customers flock to the counters to buy copies even before the speeches begin.
Rachel Graham introduces the speakers.
Mike Williams from GNS Science introduces the book.
The audience give their rapt attention.
Dr Chris Hector (great-grandson of James Hector) speaks about his ancestor.
Simon Nathan takes the microphone.
Signing books for eager customers.
