In the 1980s, the Morton Dam was decommissioned. The current system features two strategically positioned weirs along the river...
Wainuiomata: History
Articles about the history of Wainuiomata sorted by date.
Documenting the fascinating history of Wainuiomata with an ever growing collection of articles. Includes posts about the origins and pioneering period of Wainuiomata to historical sites and artefacts. Each article is dated, but the date represents the subject and not the date when the article was written. For example, when an article primarily focuses on a photograph captured in 1840 or discusses topics related to that specific year, the article will be time stamped with that year.
This approach provides readers with an experience, allowing them to traverse through history in chronological order and gain a precise understanding of how historical events and elements are situated within the broader timeline of Wainuiomata’s history. Nonetheless, when an article covers a lengthy period concerning its main subject, it will be time stamped based on the featured image, most recent image, or the date of the main subject.
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Top of Sunny Grove in 1988
David Johnson / / / History, Photos, Streets, Tracks / 0Gazing down on Sunny Grove from the Mount Crowther Track in 1988, the firebreak and track behind the odd-numbered...
Wainuiomata Road, Main Road, & Fitzherbert Road
David Johnson / / / Aerial, History, Photos, Streets / 0Aerial photos showing the first intersection upon entering Wainuiomata, where Main Road meets Fitzherbert Road.
Looking down on the Hine Road Recreation Area in 1987, one can see the absence of the Wainuiomata Garden...
The Press 21 Mar 1987
David Johnson / / / History, News, Crash Reports, Deaths, Kittyhawk, Newspaper / 0The Wainuiomata police yesterday made a breakthrough in their search for dental records to identify positively a pilot killed.
The Press 20 Mar 1987
David Johnson / / / History, News, Crash Reports, Deaths, Kittyhawk, Newspaper / 0The body of a man killed in a light plane crash near Wellington last month has still not been formally identified.
Richard Prouse Park Pipes circa 1987
David Johnson / / / History, Pipeline, Reserves & Parks, Waterworks / 0Looking at the two water pipes in Richard Prouse Park from Reservoir Road toward Wainuiomata River. Today, there is...
The Press 06 Feb 1987
David Johnson / / / History, News, Crash Reports, Deaths, Kittyhawk, Newspaper / 0A light twin-engine aircraft carrying two or three persons crashed on Orongorongo Station, south of Wainuiomata last night.
Looking at Wainuiomata River in flood with Main Road Bridge and the Rotary Park entrance in the background. Date:...
St John Anglican Church
David Johnson / / / History, Photos, Buildings / 0St John’s Anglican Church is situated on Dick’s Hill, just behind The Village in Wainuiomata. Its exact address is...
The Press 09 Dec 1982
David Johnson / / / History, News, Newspaper / 0Mr Arnold Heine, says a school outing that ended with 10 children lost in Wellington's Wainuiomata bush was "completely...
Swollen Wainuiomata River and Main Road Bridge
David Johnson / / / History, Photos, Floods, Rivers / 0A swollen Wainuiomata River flowing under Main Road Bridge with Wainuiomata Primary School just in view. Date: 21st May,1981.
Aerial photograph from the 6th of October in 1980, showing Homedale and Reservoir Valley. Numerous firebreaks are visible.
Morton Dam c1980
David Johnson / / / History, Photos, Dams, Morton Dam, Waterworks / 0Photos of Morton Dam, circa 1980. In view is the dam, spillway, and a walkway that went through the...
Norman Elias Willis
David Johnson / / / History, Photos, Persons / 0Norman Willis, a land developer and owner, established a subdivision in Homedale, Wainuiomata in the late 1950s – 1960s.
1974 Aerial Photo showing Moores Valley & Naenae
David Johnson / / / Aerial, History, Photos, Tramways / 0An aerial photograph taken on 30th December 1974 captures the upper Moores Valley of Wainuiomata with Naenae also in...
This aerial photo, taken on 30 December 1974, showcases Wainuiomata and the extensive firebreaks on its surrounding hills.
The aerial image of Wainuiomata in 1974 is similar to the layout today. But the hills are crisscrossed with...
1974 aerial photograph depicting Homedale and Reservoir Valley, showcasing numerous firebreaks present during that era.
Aerial image of Wainuiomata in the year 1974. The image contains numerous freshly cut firebreaks on the surrounding hills.
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