Wainuiomata .Net is a website owned by David Johnson. Let me introduce myself.
I grew up on the far eastern edge of Wainuiomata, near the Remutaka foothills and the scenic Reservoir Valley. It was here that I developed a deep appreciation for nature, history and adventure, interests that would later shape my passion for photography and travel. Returning to explore my old stomping grounds, I’ve come to realise that those childhood adventures gave me first-hand knowledge of places and stories now largely forgotten. In recent years, I’ve been retracing my footsteps, rediscovering locations I first explored more than 50 years ago.
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.
DISCUSSION