In 1930, NZI's 3rd Manager Arthur Toplis also diversified into producing pottery. Toplis, a skilled potter, got Temuka Pottery going on a commercial scale with a contract to supply electric jugs, and later the Railways crockery. Arthur Toplis can take credit for New Zealand's much-loved brand Temuka Pottery.
New Zealand Insulators sold the Temuka Pottery Business in 2015
Check out these photos from the past.
1950s Advertisement
Electric Tunnel Kiln
In the Mould Development Area
Photo from "Timaru and South Canterbury" 1950
New Pottery Extension 1976
New Pottery Kiln
Affixing the handle to the cup
Jollying Plates
Glazing a Mug
Painting the Temuka Pottery
Pottery Factory late 80's
Riverstone and Driftwood Brochure
Woodlands Glaze / Settlers Shapes
Alpine Mist Brochure