It was envisaged that the book would provide a record of the communities in the Mangonui County - Awanui, Fairburn, Herekino-Whangape, Houhora-Waiharara, Kaingaroa, Kaitaia, Mangonui, Peria, Pukepoto, Pukepoto-Ahipara, Takahue, Te Kao and Victoria Valley - over the period leading up to and including 1914-1918, along with contemporary information.
He would be contacting Te Hiku iwi to let them know about the project, seeking their support and stories they might have about family members whose names appear on the memorial.
"We are extremely fortunate and grateful that local historian and writer Kaye Dragicevich has agreed to undertake the task for us," Mr Beatson added.
"The goal is to have the manuscript available for printing by August next year so the book can be published and available before November 11, the 100th anniversary of the cessation of World War 1."
Restoration group treasurer David Russell said fundraising would continue to meet the costs of the book's production. Te Hiku Community Board had granted $5000, giving the project a major boost.
Kaitaia Rotary Club president Henare Gabel said his organisation had been part of the community for more than 60 years.
It had supported the angel's restoration, and was 100 per cent behind this new project.
"We ask that others in the community provide their support as well," he said.