A day-in-the-life of the 'line crew' went something like this:

Morning began with a 'toolbox' safety meeting outlining the day's potential hazardous activities. This was followed by a morale-boosting drive from the Harihari field station to the Whataroa Valley (normally accompanied by Dire Straits). Upon arrival, PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) was applied and the day's adventures of battery changing, gate opening, singing, dancing and puddle jumping began. Provided the vibe truck was in a good mood, the line crew were given the task of driving the multi-ton vehicle. In addition, the German cube array, consisting of ~160 cubes, was moved twice daily. This colossal undertaking required the help of most of the field crew but was managed efficiently by our fearless leader Vera. At mid-morning all personnel were treated to Lisa's (our cook/geophysicist) supreme sustenance in the form of freshly baked scones, cinnamon scrolls, home made lamb shank pies and ginger slice. The rest of the day continued as it began with more batteries, bugs and banter. Evenings were spent feasting and exchanging ideas with only mild bickering. After dinner entertainment usually consisted of watching cricket and playing Israeli card games (John avoided participation in the fun, but was always keen to provide colour commentary).