Following the construction of the Kinleith Mill at Tokoroa in 1953, NZFP became a substantial manufacturer of pulp and paper products.
At Kuratau Junction, there is an intersection with SH32, which continues north to Tokoroa.
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Educated at Forest View High School in Tokoroa, John first played league for local club the Pacific Sharks and the Turangawaewae team in the Ngaruawahia Māori rugby league competition.
The TTT Co line then went onwards south of Lichfield through what are now Tokoroa and Kinleith and crossed the Waikato River at Ongaroto.