Pictured is Gums Loop in 1989. The grass was greener in that year as the trees were younger and...
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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Pictured is Hine Road Recreation Area in 1989. You can clearly see the old maintenance road above Reservoir Road.
Looking at the entrance to Colemans Tunnel and Reservoir Road in the year 1989, as seen from Richard Prouse...
Pictured is a view that opens up from the McKerrow Track, circa 1989. Looking out toward Wellington with the...
Pictured is a view toward Wellington from the Whakanui Track in 1989. In view is the valley where Coast...
In 1988 at Richard Prouse Park, a new water pipe was constructed next to older pipes that ran across...
In the 1980s, the Morton Dam was decommissioned. The current system features two strategically positioned weirs along the river...
Gazing down on Sunny Grove from the Mount Crowther Track in 1988, the firebreak and track behind the odd-numbered...
Aerial 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...
Looking at the two water pipes in Richard Prouse Park from Reservoir Road toward Wainuiomata River. Today, there is...
Wainuiomata Primary School (circa 1987), a state school, resides in Homedale, the oldest suburb in Wainuiomata.
Looking at Wainuiomata River in flood with Main Road Bridge and the Rotary Park entrance in the background. Date:...
A 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.
Photos of Morton Dam, circa 1980. In view is the dam, spillway, and a walkway that went through the...
Photo circa 1970s of the beginning of Reservoir Valley with some pipes to the left and a firebreak visible...
An aerial photograph taken on 30th December 1974 captures the upper Moores Valley of Wainuiomata with Naenae also in...
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.
WAINUIOMATA MUSEUM
Located in Wainuiomata Primary School, it is open 2pm-4pm every Sunday. Learn more →.