Next year marks the 150^th anniversary of the Albertland settlers who arrived from England on the expansive shores of the Kaipara Harbour in the 1860’s. The movement was a significant step in the history of New Zealand, and especially for the development of the agricultural industry.

In a new book about the Albertland settlers, using the remarkable photographs of William Harold Marsh, journalist and author Paul Campbell has created a unique historic treasure to share with generations to come. Emma Jones reports.