This aerial photo, taken on 7 December 1966, captures Wainuiomata during a period of development. Arakura is shown under...
Wainuiomata: History (Page 4)
Articles exploring the history of Wainuiomata, dating back to the 1860s
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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Historical Articles
Four remaining 10-acre farmlets for sale in Moore’s Valley Road, Wainuiomata, featuring flat land, stream water and native bush.
A hydrogen balloon carrying three people flew from Newtown Park to Gollans Valley in just 50 minutes, piloted by...
Looking over the spillway of Morton Dam circa 1965. In view is the Morton Dam Strainer Building which was...
Willis Grove traces its origins to the time when the valley was transitioning from farmland and bush into a...
Norfolk Street in Wainuiomata is a local neighbourhood retail strip that took shape in the early 1960s. It serves...
A further test made of the Wainuiomata water supply, which a week ago was found to contain water fleas...
F. Turvey proposed a new road linking Gollans Valley to Wainuiomata, opening the area for housing development and improved...
The Control Valve Building houses valves and related equipment that regulate the flow and pressure of water within the...
The Community Centre was also used as a Plunket rooms & later became the library which is now housed...
The Public Hall once stood at the corner of Main and Homedale Roads. It was replaced by the School...
Deposited Plan 18883, Wellington Land Registry, for the erection of a Grocery shop as shown on Plan No. 155/9/3/1.
This aerial photo, taken on 8 February 1961, captures Moores Valley and Reservoir Valley, along with Sunny Grove and...
Coastwatchers Hut once stood near Okakaho Stream at Fitzroy Bay on Wainuiomata’s south coast until it was destroyed by...
Residents of Sunny Grove, Wainuiomata, face severe daytime water shortages as a new reservoir nears completion.
Wainuiomata AFC is a community football club based at Richard Prouse Park in Wainuiomata, offering teams and development opportunities.
To the above company used in the construction of the Wainuiomata Hill job (now completed):£25,000, worth £25,000.
Lees Grove was likely named in the 1950s after Andrew Lees, a financial backer of Wainui-o-mata Development Limited.
A color image of the Wainuiomata Valley from the summit of Wainuiomata Hill. While there is housing, Parkway is...
About the history of Sunny Grove in Wainuiomata. The name of Sunny Grove took place on a rainy day...
WAINUIOMATA TOURS
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WAINUIOMATA MUSEUM
Located in Wainuiomata Primary School, it is open 2pm-4pm every Sunday. Learn more →.
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