Kōrero: Bay of Plenty region

Workers’ huts, Kawerau

Workers’ huts, Kawerau

The township of Kawerau mushroomed when work started on the Tasman pulp and paper plant in 1953. Workers came from many parts of New Zealand and overseas to construct the plant and the houses and amenities for the labour force. Single men were housed in these huts.

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Alexander Turnbull Library
Reference: 1/2-034597; F

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Malcolm McKinnon, 'Bay of Plenty region - Depression and recovery: 1930s to 1970s', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/mi/photograph/5626/workers-huts-kawerau (accessed 29 March 2024)

He kōrero nā Malcolm McKinnon, updated 1 Aug 2016