Acknowledgements

We would like to thank Russell,

Tina, Kane, and the Bennett family sincerely for allowing us to tell this story; for their time and access to Tumai, and family records. Thanks also Keiran Whittington, transport manager at AZTEC Forestry Transport Developments for all your help, and thanks to Scotty Haberfiled, Southpac; Derek Haywood, Koromiko Engineering; Eric Carswell, Cummins NZ; Dave Jarrett, Hendrickson NZ; and Pat and Sam Cawfield at Pearl Craft.