In this interview, Terry outlines the history of his family in New Zealand. His Grandfather was Ernie Govan who leased the Te Anau Hotel and administered the Milford Track. Terry's early years were spent in Mossburn but due to ill health he also spent time in Te Anau. Terry took over his father's transport business in 1953. The business prospered due to the increased activity in the Te Anau area and in 1964 he amalgamated the business into Northern Southland Transport, where he stayed until 1970. Terry went on to start up an auto repair business in Te Anau, which he ran until 1984. He then moved on to drive coaches into Milford Sound. In the interview Terry talks about many personalities in the Te Anau area and the changes that he witnessed in the years living there.