Reefton: Burning Bright | Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga

"Restoration Man" John Bougen introduces the bustling community of Reefton on the West Coast - "the last true town in New Zealand".
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[@minnietoot9704]

Went though yesterday and couldn’t get enough of it. My great grandfather and his brother came out to mine from Ireland to Reefton and it felt like home. One of them is buried there and one lost in Reeftons bush never to be found. RIP.Such amazing restoration of the town. Wonderful

[@Yhf6649]

Saving history. Fantastic. Could make fantastic movies around Reefton. Good job.😀

[@DrNic]

Wonderful capture of the man and his mission in life in a very cool town.

[@daveandsheilawilson9085]

Fantastic job John and team!

[@claireward4169]

Fantastic! Well done, John!

[@cedricsmith8821]

If only NZ had more people like this.