A short suburban bush bash offering a light adventure on the fringes of Wainuiomata, blending residential edges with pockets...
Wainuiomata: Housing
Housing development in Wainuiomata started after World War II as the population rapidly expanded. The growing populations’ demands led to an increase in housing construction. Today, Wainuiomata is expanding in Arakura, Parkway, and other areas. While areas already developed, are experiencing a trend toward high density housing replacing older homes that sit on quarter-acre sections.
Upper Moores Valley in Wainuiomata located near Whitemans Valley, is a seldom visited area earmarked for high density housing.
This is the site of Hugh Sinclair's old homestead 'Moness' in Wainuiomata, as seen in 2023. Photo shows a newer home...
A former student couldn't journey in time from Sydney across the Tasman to join a 50th school reunion. Instead,...
A family document their journey through Wainuiomata in the year 2022. They explore the town and further afield.
2019 footage of a drive starting from Parkway Wainuiomata and arriving at the Coast Road in the year 2019.
Looking at Wainuiomata’s rich history and culture. Includes interviews of people who have settled in Wainuiomata from diverse backgrounds.
The caretaker’s house in the Orongorongo Valley served Wellington’s early water supply system and remained in use until the...
A memory around 1972 of 'Northbrook' house in Wainuiomata which was originally inhabited by the Wood family.
This 5-minute video, filmed in 1971, showcases Wainuiomata and discusses the issues related to suburban sprawl in Wellington.
Images and memories capturing the essence of the Wainuiomata Waterworks as shared by the Reidy Family, and conveyed by...
Willis Grove traces its origins to the time when the valley was transitioning from farmland and bush into a...
This photograph looks along Hine Road including Sinclair House in 1958. Sinclair House was built in the 1860s.
Looking towards Poole Crescent from The Rock, around 1958. Many photos were taken from this spot, as The Rock...
Moores Valley Road, as seen from The Rock around 1958. The Rock was so named for the large rock...
Photo of Hine Road Wainuiomata in the late 1950s. The hillsides show extensive logged areas overgrown with gorse.
This late-1950s photo of Hine Road, Wainuiomata, shows newly built houses with the hills of Harry Todd Recreation Reserve...
About the history of Sunny Grove in Wainuiomata. The name of Sunny Grove took place on a rainy day...
Looking at the western end of Moores Valley Road Wainuiomata in 1957. Hine Road can be seen in the...
Looking towards Main Road Wainuiomata and Black Creek Bridge, with Moohan Street still under construction.
WAINUIOMATA TOURS
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WAINUIOMATA MUSEUM
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