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Segetins Timber Mill, Silverdale, early 1950s. Moving a large kauri log at Wade River Timber Company, 1950s. Photos, Silverdale & Districts Historical Society.
The industrial side of Silverdale is a continuation of the strong focus on commerce that began there because of the area’s proximity to the Weiti River.
In its very early days this part of Silverdale featured businesses involved with the transport and milling of timber, such as kauri and pine, which were floated down the river.
Businesses in heart of Silverdale
Many businesses, including a large number owned and operated by local families, have called Silverdale home for more than 20 years. These are just a few of them: Chesters Plumbing and Bathroom Supplies, 1989; Dad’s Pies (moved to Silverdale in 2001 from Red Beach); HermPac, 1974; Hick Bros Civil Construction, 1986; Mike’s Marine, 1996; Modtec Industries, 1979; Team Rhapsody, 1989; The Wade Hotel (different owners, same location since 1881); Wade Motors 1987/88; Winkalotts, 1991.
