The author thanks all those people who have contributed stories and anecdotes that have helped form this collection.
The following publications, documents and websites have provided useful information:
Having a Fielday: Reminiscences of 25 years at Mystery Creek by Linda Thompson.
James and Ellen Maria Hutchins: Immigrants to New Zealand, 1873 and the Hammond Descendants by H.H. ‘Bert’ Hammond.
Tales of the Mails by Lester Masters.
Tractor Tracks: Vintage tractors in New Zealand by John Wilson.
‘Papers Past’ website and websites relating to the town of Mayfield and the Wild Foods Festival.
Chris Thompson’s song ‘Hamilton’ is reproduced by courtesy of APRA and Peersouthern Music.