In 1874, politician William Fox toured the thermal district of the central North Island. He subsequently wrote to Premier Julius Vogel, suggesting that the hot springs be developed as spas. His lengthy letter, in which he gave detailed descriptions of each of the hot pools he visited, was later published as an official paper, and the government eventually acted on his recommendation.
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Reference: Appendices to the Journals of the House of Representatives, 1874, H-26
Source: Appendices to the Journals of the House of Representatives
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