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

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