A visit here lets us view the mining town, the huge open cast mine and its excellent information center with its AV's, maps.

Studies:
we can obtain a talk with the local staff who explains the history, development and progress of New Zealand's biggest mining operation.

Themes is the town that houses the workers. A visit here helps us see the local cultural differences between small industrial towns and others. 

See also:
Gold in NZ
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