A memory around 1972 of 'Northbrook' house in Wainuiomata which was originally inhabited by the Wood family.
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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The Press 23 Feb 1970
David Johnson / / / History, News, Artefacts, Crash Reports, Deaths, Kittyhawk, Newspaper / 0Parts of a wartime Kittyhawk fighter which crashed in the Orongorongo Ranges near Wainuiomata 27 years ago were salvaged...
In this 1969 aerial image, you can see Hine Road, Sunny Grove, Moores Valley, & Reservoir Valley. See the...
Aerial photo taken in 1969 of Homedale and Moohan Street area in Wainuiomata. A number of interesting features...
O-K Main Kinney Strainer Chamber
David Johnson / / / History, Photos, Artefacts, Pipeline, Waterworks / 0The O-K Kinney Strainer Chamber formed part of the O-K pipeline system, which carried raw water from the Orongorongo...
Morton Dam Strainer Building
David Johnson / / / History, Photos, Buildings, Pipeline, Waterworks / 0The Morton Dam Strainer Building in Wainuiomata filtered water from the dam before it was piped to Wellington.
Photos and Memories of the Waterworks in 1969
David Johnson / / / History, Photos, Housing, Memoirs, People, Waterworks / 0Images and memories capturing the essence of the Wainuiomata Waterworks as shared by the Reidy Family, and conveyed by...
Wainuiomata Baths
David Johnson / / / History, Photos / 0The Wainuiomata Baths is are one of the valley’s most enduring community facilities and have played a central role...
A structure containing 4 venturi meters to measure water flow on the O-K pipeline was constructed in the 1960s.
This aerial photo, taken on 7 December 1966, captures Wainuiomata during a period of development. Arakura is shown under...
View from Morton Dam in 1965
David Johnson / / / History, Photos, Morton Dam, Rivers, Waterworks / 0Looking over the spillway of Morton Dam circa 1965. In view is the Morton Dam Strainer Building which was...
Control Valve Building
David Johnson / / / History, Photos, Buildings, Pipeline, Waterworks / 0The Control Valve Building houses valves and related equipment that regulate the flow and pressure of water within the...
The Community Centre
David Johnson / / / History, Photos, Buildings / 0The Community Centre was also used as a Plunket rooms & later became the library which is now housed...
The Public Hall
David Johnson / / / History, Photos, Buildings / 0The Public Hall once stood at the corner of Main and Homedale Roads. It was replaced by the School...
Aerial Photo of Moores Valley & Reservoir Valley in 1961
David Johnson / / / Aerial, History, Photos / 0This aerial photo, taken on 8 February 1961, captures Moores Valley and Reservoir Valley, along with Sunny Grove and...
The Press 23 Aug 1958
David Johnson / / / History, News, Newspaper, Streets / 0To the above company used in the construction of the Wainuiomata Hill job (now completed):£25,000, worth £25,000.
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