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George Preshaw’s personal account of his banking days on the goldfields of Victoria, New South Wales and New Zealand is a classic. With dry humour he details his family’s adventures on the Victorian goldfields, his early banking days in New South Wales, and the hardships he endured in New Zealan...

Published to honour Reefton's 150th anniversary, Snapshots of Reefton is a souvenir memorial to those who have pioneered, and built upon, this little town which became the service centre for New Zealand's largest quartz mining operations of the 19th century. Featuring more than 160 photos chosen fro...

The year 1914 marked 50 years of progress for the West Coast - days which started with the Hokitika gold rushes and the sudden influx of tens of thousands of diggers.To celebrate the anniversary, the pioneers were encouraged to contribute their accounts of those early days, which makes up the The Di...

Donald Mundy provides fresh insights into his life story with this second fascinating collection of stories. As the companion volume to There’s Gold in Them Hills, thisbook includes more unique turns of phrase that make his literature so appealing. Mundy met some truly memorable characters during ...

This delightful little book was first printed in a limited edition in 1894, describing Malcolm Ross's visit by boat and on foot to Fiordland and Milford Sound. His story begins at Preservation Inlet and ends at Te Anau. Beautifully illustrated with water colours by the acclaimed Robert Hawcridge, on...

The Otira Tunnel had been opened only two years when this little tourist guide first appeared in 1925, no doubt to inform visitors of the natural wonders of the Arthur’s Pass National Park. Today it provides a unique insight into the natural history of this region and the attractions it still hold...

Back in print after a long absence, this detailed work on the Reefton goldfield was researched and penned by geologist John Barry. Profusely illustrated with diagrams and photos, the book draws on early records of the many quartz mines around Reefton and their underlying geology.64 pages, A4 format,