Paul Hersey (Author) Dunedin-based author and photographer Paul Hersey has climbed, surfed, mountain-biked, kayaked or otherwise explored his way through most corners of New Zealand and many destinations overseas. Between adventures, he researches and writes articles for various magazines, including Alpinist, The Surfer's Journal, New Zealand Geographic and North & South, and has authored several books, including Searching for Groundswell, High Misadventure, Our Mountains and Merino Country. Shelley Hersey (Author) Shelley Hersey has been tramping and climbing throughout New Zealand and many places overseas for the past 25 years. A former teacher, and a passionate conservationist, she currently works as an online educator delivering virtual field trips to schools.