A POSTCARD FROM TE AROHA

An account of taking the waters in Te Aroha's Hot Springs Domain

By Kevin Wells

 Kevin Wells was brought up on a farm near Te Aroha in the North Island of New Zealand. He taught at the local College for a number of years. He knows the area and its history very well. Moreover he has a lucid and readable style. This is a lovely book with a fascinating text and some 170 photographs to illustrate it.

The Te Aroha Domain was developed in the early days of European settlement in the North Island of New Zealand from the 1860's on. There are many springs which were sought out for their medicinal qualities. The Domain reached its zenith in the Edwardian period of the early 1900's. Later the Domain declined in popularity and the installations also deteriorated. Then in the 1990's there was a redevelopment of the Domain and its facilities. Today it is a good place to visit for its history as well as its recreational opportunities.

This book is of great interest as a contribution to New Zealand history. It is well produced with illustrations in both black and white and in full colour. It is an attractive gift and a worth while addition to one's library.

ISBN 1-877332-11-9

114 pages with illustrations and index.

Price: NZ$34.95