John Arthur Bartrum, 1885–1949
As lecturer and later professor of geology at the University of Auckland, Arthur Bartrum developed a comprehensive knowledge of Northland geology.
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Norman Hargrave Taylor, 1900–1975
After he moved to Whāngārei in 1937, soil scientist Norman Taylor began to study the complex soil patterns of Northland. His work provided a basis for understanding land development and fertiliser requirements for the region.
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