A new book is being released this month called "The Hore Alchemists - From Cornish tin to Maniototo Gold" written by Shaun Brown.

"The personal stories of a group of Maniototo pioneers provides a rare and intimate view of the history of the region."

Copies of the book will be available (RRP $50 cash) and the author will take part in a Q&A session to be presented by broadcaster, author and local historian, Jim Sullivan.