Wainuiomata .Net is a website owned by David Johnson. Let me introduce myself.
I was raised in the far eastern edge of Wainuiomata, living near the Remutaka foothills and scenic Reservoir Valley. It was here that I developed a profound affinity for nature, history, and adventure. This shaped my journey later in life as I became an avid photographer and traveller. Returning to explore the grounds I use to stomp, I realise that my youthful experiences and early explorations here have given me some first-hand knowledge of the area. Recently, I’ve been retracing my steps to the locales I frequented some 50 years prior.
Mission
Wainuiomata.Net serves as a dedicated platform devoted to documenting Wainuiomata’s history while showing off the suburbs natural beauty through photos and videos.
Historical accuracy and attribution
While this website operates independently from any museum or historical society, I am committed to maintaining accuracy and providing sources where necessary. If you come across any errors or information needing a source or requiring a credit, I encourage you to reach out. Below, you’ll find instructions on how to contact me via a contact form. Moreover, you have the opportunity to share your thoughts on any page in the website itself by leaving a comment on the relevant page. Your contribution or critique is much appreciated.
Why create this website?
I own two popular photo based websites. One is New Zealand based and the other is international in subject. However, I found that my growing collection of Wainuiomata photos to be too large for these websites as they have a more broad subject range. The result was archived photos sitting idle on a media drive. With these photos looking for a home, my love for history, and recent expeditions into the regional parks of Wainuiomata, a website seemed like the logical solution. Below are the Wainuiomata pages from my two photo based websites.
Why are there ads?
Like any website, the more revenue it generates, the more resources can be reinvested into it. Ads are beneficial, even if they only cover the hosting and maintenance costs. Ideally, they could also fund my morning coffee.
Privacy and Ts & Cs
Contact Form
Feel free to contact me if you:
- have any questions about Wainuiomata or this website.
- see any errors (history, spelling, credits, etc). I’m keen to be corrected as history is often distorted.
- have anything to contribute, like old photos, memories, or historical information on Wainuiomata.
The link below will take you to my company’s contact form. I look forward to hearing from you.
