The story of James Mackenzie of the Mackenzie Country, New Zealand / presented by Catriona Baker.

"This is the story of James Mackenzie, who fled Scotland for Australia and later sailed on to New Zealand where, in a relatively short time, he established himself as a historic if somewhat infamous figure who is still remembered and admired nearly one hundred and sixty years later ..."--Publisher description.

James Mackenzie -- Arrival in New Zealand -- The Rhodes brothers -- South Canterbury country in 1855 -- James Mackenzie's knowledge of the Pass at Manahuna -- Uplift of sheep from Hika-a-Tama (Taiko Flat) outstation -- John Sidebottom's letter (a vitally important record of James Mackenzie's capture and escape and what followed) -- The captors -- John Sidebottom, Taiko Topere and Wainui Tarawhata -- James Mackenzie's trek to Lyttelton from the Pass at Manahuna -- James Mackenzie's arrest by police sergeant Edward Seager in the loft at Lyttelton -- James Mackenzie's trial in the Supreme Court at Lyttelton -- Escapes from custody and Lyttelton gaol -- The pardon of James Mackenzie -- Remembering the capture of James Mackenzie: 'The Jock Mackenzie Memorial Centennial Challenge Cup' -- The four monuments to James Mackenzie -- The 150th anniversary of James Mackenzie's capture at the Mackenzie Pass/Manahuna -- Epilogue.

Includes bibliographical references and index.