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Dr Callum Rees BS, MS, PhD

Lecturer in Soil Science (Pedology)

School of Agriculture and Environment

I am a earth and environmental scientist from Whanganui in the lower North Island. I focus on understanding how soils and landscapes form through time, what their key characteristics are and how we can use them sustainably. I have experience in applying field mapping and geographic information system (GIS) techniques to produce maps and farm plans. My research to date has centered around mapping physical resources on farm in the Pohangina and Rangitīkei valleys. Currently, I am investigating erosion and landscape forming processes in the Rangitīkei Valley and how western science can compliment Mātauranga Māori.

Professional

Contact details

  • Ph: 021 706 128
    Location: 1.27, AgHort B
    Campus: Turitea, Palmerston North

Qualifications

  • Bachelor od Science in Earth Science with Minor in Geography - Massey University (2013)
  • Master of Science, First Class Honours in Earth Science - Massey University (2015)
  • Doctor of Philosophy - Massey University (2020)

Prizes and Awards

  • 2020 Pullar-Vucetich Prize for most meritorious contribution to tephrochronological research in New Zealand in the previous three years - Geoscience Society of New Zealand (2020)
  • C V Fife Memorial Scholarship - School of Agriculture and Environment (2016)
  • Helen E Akers PhD Scholarship - School of Agriculture and Environment (2016)
  • Don Linklater Bursary Research Grant - Horizons Regional Council (2016)
  • Massey University PhD Scholarship - School of Agriculture and Environment (2016)
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  • Massey University Masters Scholarship - School of Agriculture and Environment (2013)
  • S. J. Hastie Student Scholarship - Geoscience Society of New Zealand (2013)
  • Helen E Akers Postgraduate Scholarship - School of Agriculture and Environment (2013)
  • William Hudson Scholarship - School of Agriculture and Environment (2013)
  • Hornibrook Award for most meritorious post-graduate study of stratigraphic correlation for New Zealand and the SW Pacific Ocean - Geoscience Society of New Zealand (2013)
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Research Expertise

Research Interests

Pedology, Geology, Environmental Science, GIS, Sedimentology, Mapping, Land Use Capability

Thematics

Resource Development and Management, Future Food Systems

Area of Expertise

Field of research codes
Environmental Sciences (050000)

Keywords

Pedology, Geology, Environmental Science, GIS, Sedimentology, Mapping, Land Use Capability

Research Projects

Summary of Research Projects

Position Current Completed
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Research Outputs

Journal

Kósik, S., Németh, K., & Rees, C. (2022). Integrating LiDAR to unravel the volcanic architecture and eruptive history of the peralkaline Tūhua (Mayor Island) volcano, New Zealand. Geomorphology. 418
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Kósik, S., Rees, C., Palmer, AS., Todd, M., Tost, M., & McKay, W. (2022). From sink to source: Late Quaternary landscape evolution and fluvial dynamics of the Hautapu River catchment, New Zealand. Geomorphology. 412
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Rees, C., Palmer, A., & Palmer, J. (2020). Litho-structural controls on Quaternary landslide distribution in the Rangitikei hill country, North Island, New Zealand.. New Zealand Journal of Geology and Geophysics. 63(1), 90-109
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Rees, C., Palmer, A., Palmer, J., & Singh, R. (2020). Variation in Saturated Hydraulic Conductivity at the Outcrop Scale, the Whanganui Basin, New Zealand. Groundwater. 58(4), 622-637 Retrieved from https://ngwa.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/gwat.12948
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Rees, C., Palmer, J., & Palmer, A. (2020). Tephrostratigraphic constraints on sedimentation and tectonism in the Whanganui Basin, New Zealand. New Zealand Journal of Geology and Geophysics. 63(2), 262-280
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Rees, C., Palmer, A., Palmer, J., & Singh, R. (2020). Variation in Saturated Hydraulic Conductivity at the Outcrop Scale, the Whanganui Basin, New Zealand. Groundwater. 58(4), 622-637
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Rees, C., Palmer, A., & Palmer, J. (2020). Litho-structural controls on Quaternary landslide distribution in the Rangitikei hill country, North Island, New Zealand. New Zealand Journal of Geology and Geophysics. 63(1), 90-109
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Rees, C., Palmer, J., & Palmer, A. (2019). Whanganui Basin, an archive of prehistoric earthquakes? Waitapu Shell Conglomerate (c. 0.9 Ma), North Island, New Zealand. New Zealand Journal of Geology and Geophysics. 62(2), 195-216
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Rees, C., Palmer, A., & Palmer, J. (2019). Quaternary sedimentology and tephrostratigraphy of the lower Pohangina Valley, New Zealand. New Zealand Journal of Geology and Geophysics. 62(2), 171-194
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Rees, C., Palmer, J., Palmer, A., & Singh, R. (2019). Landscape evolution and hydrogeochemical characteristics of the Pourewa Stream catchment, lower North Island, New Zealand. New Zealand Journal of Geology and Geophysics. 62(2), 147-170
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Rees, C., Palmer, J., & Palmer, A. (2018). Gilbert-style Pleistocene fan delta reveals tectonic development of North Island axial ranges, New Zealand. New Zealand Journal of Geology and Geophysics. 61(1), 64-78
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Rees, C., Palmer, J., & Palmer, A. (2018). Plio-Pleistocene geology of the Lower Pohangina Valley, New Zealand. New Zealand Journal of Geology and Geophysics. 61(1), 44-63
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Book

Rees, C., Palmer, A., & Palmer, J.(2022). Geology of the Central Rangitikei, New Zealand. Wellington, New Zealand: New Zealand Geoscience Society
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Hallas, S., Rees, C., & Palmer, J. (2019). 978-0-473-48640-2. In M. Frey (Ed.) Te Āpiti Manawatū Gorge - Te Au-rere-a-te-tonga - A History. Palmerston North, New Zealand: Te Āpiti Governance Group, Horizons Regional Council
[Chapter]Authored by: Rees, C.Contributed to by: Rees, C.

Conference

Rees, C., Palmer, J., & Palmer, A. (2022). Following the Waitapu Shell Conglomerate (0.9 Ma) across the Whanganui Basin. In A. Zernack, & J. Palmer (Eds.) Geoscience Society of New Zealand Miscellaneous Publication. (pp. 224 - 225). Wellington, New Zealand: Gepscoemce Society of New Zealand Annual Conference 2022
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Rees, C.Edited by: Zernack, A.
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Palmer, A., & Rees, C. (2022). Field Trip Guide to Tararua District Fore-arc Basin. In A. Zernack, & J. Palmer (Eds.) Geoscience Society of New Zealand Miscellaneous Publication. Wellington, New Zealand: Geoscience Society of New Zealand Annual Conference 2022
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Rees, C.Edited by: Zernack, A.
Rees, C., Palmer, A., Palmer, J., & Todd, M. (2022). Landuse and stratigraphy within the eastern Whanganui Basin. In A. Zernack, & J. Palmer (Eds.) Geoscience Society of New Zealand Miscellaneous Publication. Wellington, New Zealand: Geoscience Society of New Zealand Annual Conference 2022
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Rees, C.Edited by: Zernack, A.
Rees, C., Palmer, J., & Palmer, A. (2021). Waitapu Shell Conglomerate (c. 0.9 Ma) Whanganui Basin. In A. Zernack, & J. Palmer (Eds.) Geoscience Society of New Zealand Miscellaneous Publication 158. Wellington, New Zealand: Geoscience Society of New Zealand Annual Conference 2021
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Rees, C.Edited by: Zernack, A.
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Rees, C., Palmer, J., Palmer, A., & Singh, R. (2019). Geology and Hydrogeology of the Pourewa Stream Sub-Catchment, New Zealand. In P. Kamp, & A. Pittari (Eds.) Geoscience Society of New Zealand Miscellaneous Publication 155A. Wellington, New Zealand: Geoscience Society of New Zealand Annual Conference 2019
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Rees, C., Palmer, J., Palmer, A., & Singh, R. (2018). Hydrogeology of the Pourewa Sub-Catchment, lower North Island, New Zealand. In M. Sagar, & J. Prebble (Eds.) Geoscience Society of New Zealand Miscellaneous Publication 151A. Wellington, New Zealand: Geoscience Society of New Zealand Annual Conference 2018
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Rees, C., Singh, R.
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Palmer, J., Palmer, A., & Rees, C. (2017). Rhyolitic Pumice Provides a Chronology for Sedimentation and Deformation in Whanganui Basin, New Zealand. Search and Discovery Article #11011. (pp. 1 - 3). Oklahoma, United States of America: AAPG Asia Pacific Region, Geosciences Technology Workshop, Influence of Volcanism and Associated Magmatic Processes on Petroleum Systems
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Rees, C., Palmer, J., & Palmer, A. (2017). Plio-Pleistocene geology of the central Rangitikei, Whanganui Basin, New Zealand. In J. Baker, & M. Rowe (Eds.) Geoscience Society of New Zealand Miscellaneous Publication 147A. (pp. 93 - 93). Wellington, New Zealand: Geoscience Society of New Zealand Annual Conference 2017
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Rees, C.
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Palmer, J., Rees, C., & Palmer, A. (2017). Timing of sedimentation and deformation in Plio-Pleistocene Whanganui Basin, New Zealand. In J. Baker, & M. Rowe (Eds.) Geoscience Society of New Zealand Miscellaneous Publication 147A. (pp. 84 - 85). Wellington, New Zealand: Geoscience Society of New Zealand Annual Conference 2017
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Rees, C. (2016). Investigating the 3D geological architecture of the lower Pohangina valley, New Zealand. In C. Riesselman, & D. Roben (Eds.) Geoscience Society of New Zealand Miscellaneous Publication 145A. (pp. 69 - 69). Wellington, New Zealand: Geoscience Society of New Zealand Annual Conference 2016
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Rees, C., Palmer, J., & Palmer, A. (2014). Paleoenvironment and sedimentology of a wave dominated prograding fan delta sequence, Plio-Pleistocene Konewa Formation, Pohangina, New Zealand. In K. Holt (Ed.) New Zealand. Geoscience Society of New Zealand Miscellaneous Publication 139A. (pp. 86 - 86). Wellington, New Zealand: Geoscience Society of New Zealand Annual Conference 2014
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Consultancy and Languages

Languages

  • English
    Last used: Daily
    Spoken ability: Excellent
    Written ability: Excellent

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