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Book titled "Gold Under the Manuka: Mangaorapa Station" by Bill Mouat, featuring a sepia-toned photo of his father Don Mouat standing on a Caterpillar D4-2T tractor with tall manuka trees in the background. The back cover contains a review quote and

Available from all leading bookstores in New Zealand and Australia.

First edition sold out from publisher in six months. Reprint due in NZ mid June.

At the time, ploughing native scrub under the
ground on this scale had never been done before –
and that was only the start of an even greater vision!

Mangaorapa Station, 8mm historic film footage by Don Mouat, 1950s.

Jimmy Maaka (driving Allis-Chalmers HD5) with Len Curruthers (plough rider). Bill Bartle driving Caterpillar D4-7U dozer.

‘The Mangaorapa story ranks as one of the greatest
farming achievements this country has seen.’

— Peter Newton, Big Country of the North Island

MANGAORAPA STATION

A FARMING STORY LIKE NO OTHER  

Mangaorapa Station. Amy's Hill Road, Shanty Flat paddocks to right of scrub.

This is a remarkable true story of how the Mouat family transformed a block of seemingly worthless scrubland into one of New Zealand’s most successful, innovative farming operations.

Author, Bill Mouat, spent nearly six decades living and working on Mangaorapa Station, and brings this extraordinary journey to life.

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AUTHORS

Bill Mouat, author of Gold Under The Manuka: Mangaorapa Station

  • Bill for nearly six decades, grew up, worked and co-owned Mangaorapa Station, fully immersing himself in the business and mastering every aspect of its diverse farming operations. His exceptional memory and ability to recall details from an early age to the present have provided immense insight into the workings of his family’s property told in his own words.

    Beyond business and farming, Bill is committed to preserving history and has a strong interest in contemporary arts and culture, classic vehicles, tennis and all forms of boating. With the book complete, he looks forward to spending more time outdoors, enjoying the sunshine.

    Image credit: Natalie McNally

Carolyn Mouat, co-author of Gold Under The Manuka


  • Carolyn has extensive experience in design, marketing, photo editing and investigative research. Her passion for writing has grown organically over the years, culminating in working on this significant project where she has applied all her skills to bring this book together.

    As she did not grow up on a farm, Bill needed to patiently explain all farming terminology and techniques. This deepened her appreciation and knowledge of rural life in New Zealand.

    When not writing, Carolyn enjoys fine cuisine, health and well-being, architecture, modern art and design, as well as spending time with family.