Whose high country?

The past few decades have seen growing pressure on the South Island's iconic high country - from the tourist, advertising, electricity and film industries, wealthy absentee landowners, developers and interest groups ranging from Ngai Tahu to farmers, conservationists, outdoor sports followers, as well as changing government policies on land tenure. In this searching book historian Roberta McIntyre traces the fascinating history of the South Island high country. She explores some of the myths that influence our thinking, and examines the conflicting demands of the various warring interest groups.