Peter Jerram

I'm a retired practising veterinarian who has co-authored three previous books, one on training working dogs (I Am A Working Dog 2004), and two on veterinary life (Cock and Bull Stories 2011 and Old Dogs New Tricks 2016).

 Currently finishing a book on the Wahine disaster in 1968, which I survived as a passenger. The book will include a detailed analysis of the causes of the disaster, which should proke discussion.

I live in semi-rural Marlborough, golf, fish and spend time in the Nelson Lakes whenever possible.

Genre:

  • Adult Non-Fiction

Skills:

  • Freelance Writing

Branch:

Top of the South

Location:

Blenheim

Publications:

I Am A Working Dog

Co Authored with Michael Oliver and Tony Sheild 2004. A guide to training the working sheep dog for NZ farmers and dog triallists

Cock and Bull Stories

A series of short stories on the life of two working New Zealand Vets, in conjunction with long time friend and fellow vet Peter Anderson. Light heatrted but true!

Od Dogs New Tricks

A follow up to Cock and Bull Stories, continues the theme of stories from veterinary life in New Zealand.

The Team That Hit The Rocks

Published by Bateman books 2024. A personal and investigative account and analysis of the sinking of the Wahine inter island ferry in 1968. This is the first published book by a survivor, and makes very differing conclusions from the official Court of Inquiry outcome.