In 1867, John McIlvride, the postmaster, is believed to have constructed the Wainui-O-Mata school masters house.
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.
Collis House, built in the early 1860s, is named after the Collis family who settled in Wainuiomata. The house...
Thomas Scholes (1839–1923) constructed this cottage around 1865 on Coast Road, and it remains standing at 103 Coast Road...
The old homestead, Willow Bank, Wainuiomata was built in 1862. Willow Bank was on the west bank of the...
Constructed in the early 1860s, Sinclair House was the home of Isabella Sinclair (1803 – 1882). Subsequently renamed Dyers...
The story of Moness begins with Hugh Sinclair's arrival in New Zealand in 1839. About nine years later,...
Glenhill was the family house of the Sinclair family, located around 136 Hine Road today. Glenhill means a narrow...
WAINUIOMATA MUSEUM
Located in Wainuiomata Primary School, it is open 2pm-4pm every Sunday. Learn more →.