This edition Published in 2000. Published by The Karori Historical Society Wellington.

'The History of the settlement and development of the Terawhiti and Makara area forms a background to the story of the Terewhiti Goldfield and of gold-mining and prospecting in Wellington itself. These aspects of Wellington's history stretching over 140 years were previously little-known and are here set down for the first time. The author's work is based on careful research and interviews with people who as pioneer farmers and miners, participated in the colourful events of settlement and mining in the hard years of the nineteenth century. This history brings the events and participants to life and is fact a reflection of the history of Wellington City'