Historic steam roller rolls back
A heavyweight piece of Tamahere history is rolling back to the area.
The Aveling-Porter steam roller and scarifier bought by the Tamahere Roads Board in 1923 for an extensive road upgrading programme was, when last heard of, being restored by a Christchurch steam engine enthusiast.
Ninety-one-years later it is returning to Tamahere thanks to an interesting chain of events.
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