Author(s): Kevin Freeman

Transport | NZ History

A pictorial history of the earthmoving contractors who worked on the New Zealand hydro schemes from Benmore through to Clyde.

DIESEL, DUST, MEN & MACHINE by Kevin Freeman is a well researched and well written ode to the men and the machines "that built the earth dams, canals, lakes and structures for which we are indebted as we go about our daily lives." The book covers the vehicles and contractors who made the Hydro dams and canals of the South Island in the 60s, 70s and 80s, filled with pictures and information, Freeman captures an important part of our NZ's history.