A group of enthusiasts began researching the history of Taringamutu Totara Sawmills Ltd in the early 1970s.

They collected many stories and photos from people who had worked the bush and mills on the outskirts of Taumarunui. Since then one of their number, the late Ken Anderson, wrote a manuscript which has now been added to and completed by Ron Cooke.

The long awaited story of the five mills and extensive tramways of the operation between 1903 and 1971 is now available.

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