Looking at the valley that contains Nikau Creek and the Nikau Creek Track, (circa 2009). This is where the Whakanui Track once traversed. However, the Waterboard successfully got the track relocated to the neighboring valley, where Sunny Grove is located. People still head up this valley however and are able to connect with the current Whakanui Track.
W.F. Oakes was a notable contractor in the late 19th century, recognised for his contributions to infrastructure projects in...
Aerial image of Wainuiomata in the year 1974. The image contains numerous freshly cut firebreaks on the surrounding hills.
Mr Bayliss, contractor for the construction of the Wainuiomata dam, having asked the City Council to compensate him for...
Constructed in the early 1860s, Sinclair House was the home of Isabella Sinclair (1803 – 1882). Subsequently renamed Dyers...
Aerial view of Homedale (circa 1940) showing some interesting features. It show:The School block when it was farmland;
Aerial view of Homedale (circa 1946) showing some interesting features. They are as follows: 23 houses in Poole Crescent;
The claim of Mr G. H. Bayliss, contractor for the construction of the Wainui-o-mata dam, for compensation on account...
Fire at sawmill. A fire broke out at Strand Brothers' sawmill and workshop, Lower Hutt, early yesterday morning.
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