The story traces the history of one the Manawatu region’s foundation settlers, the Voss family of Karere. This book covers the origins of family members in Holstein and Schleswig, why they came to New Zealand, what they achieved on the land and their legacy. It traces the highs and lows of the Voss family beginnings from 1725 in Holstein, through settling in New Zealand during the 1870s, to the next four generations living at Karere. 216 pages, with 226 illustrations, 256 references to source material and other information, including an index to people and locations that appear in the book. A rare look inside four generations of the Voss family spanning almost 150 years.