Upper Moores Valley in Wainuiomata located near Whitemans Valley, is a seldom visited area earmarked for high density housing.
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.
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.
Wainuiomata Primary School (circa 1987), a state school, resides in Homedale, the oldest suburb in Wainuiomata.
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...
About the history of Sunny Grove in Wainuiomata. The name of Sunny Grove took place on a rainy day...
The Faulkes subdivision, Wainui-o-mata Road, Peel Place and Wood Street, Wainui-o-mata : 31 choice sections. H. Ernest Leighton &...
A timeline taken from the same lookout near the car park at the top of the Wainuiomata Hill. Click...
Hair Street branches off Moores Valley Road near The Village. Despite its proximity to shops, the street feels secluded.
Poole Crescent connects to both Homedale Road and Hine Road, with a reserve situated behind. The street was named...
Looking down upon The Village in the year 1946. The outlook encompasses Moores Valley Road, Main Road, and various...
Hine Road, nestled in the heart of Homedale in Wainuiomata, extends from Main Road and culminates at Hine Road...
1928 locality plan for Wainuiomata from Graham. P. H (town planner / architect) of the Wainui-o-mata Development Ltd.
The Jansen Home on Fitzherbert Road, circa 1908. The Jansen family, of Scandinavian origin, arrived in Wellington under the...
Ōrongorongo Station in Wainuiomata was established around 1846 when Daniel Riddiford occupied the land after arriving in Wellington in...
WAINUIOMATA MUSEUM
Located in Wainuiomata Primary School, it is open 2pm-4pm every Sunday. Learn more →.