Explore the history of the First Wainuiomata Scout Troop, founded in 1944, including its first meetings, camps, hikes and...
Wainuiomata: History (Page 5)
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
Lower Hutt Junior Chamber of Commerce members are in for an early start dismantling an Army hut behind the...
WAINUIOMATA: For sale, elevated section with bach, containing b.s.r., 16 x 9, open fireplace, kitchen, and bathroom.
View the two abandoned concrete water tanks. They were fed by two water intakes from Skerretts Creek. They were built...
The Community Centre was also used as a Plunket rooms & later became the library which is now housed...
View of the Empire Hotel in 1955. This pub was located on Moores Valley Road just back from the...
Queen Street in Wainuiomata is a central hub, hosting a range of shops, the Community Centre, and the Public...
The image of Wainuiomata from 1954 offers a fascinating glimpse into the area's history, as it predates Arakura and...
The image of the Waterworks from 1954 shows both the Lower Dam and Morton Dam. You can see homes...
Reticulate the subdivision for water supply and he intended to do this from a creek which originates in a...
An aerial photograph taken on 30th December 1974 captures the upper Moores Valley and you can see the Strand...
The Strand in Wainuiomata is one of the main commercial streets, complementing Queen Street as part of the central...
Plans to develop Gollans Valley for housing were deemed too costly due to expensive infrastructure, limited usable land and...
Lovegrove's Store, situated at the intersection of Moore's Valley and Main Road, underwent significant alterations and extensions in 1954.
The council's suggestion that Gollan's Valley be considered as a possible area for housing, and is calling for a...
The Faulkes subdivision, Wainui-o-mata Road, Peel Place and Wood Street, Wainui-o-mata : 31 choice sections. H. Ernest Leighton &...
Eastbourne Borough Council proposed developing Gollans Valley for housing after finding no suitable land available within the borough.
In the late 1920s, the Wainuiomata Development Company aimed to improve access to the Hutt Valley by building a...
Hair Street branches off Moores Valley Road near The Village. Despite its proximity to shops, the street feels secluded.
Eastbourne Borough Council considers developing Gollans Valley for housing, including an access tunnel connecting the valley to Eastbourne.
WAINUIOMATA TOURS
Step into the wilderness of Wainuiomata and experience it for yourself. Learn more →.
WAINUIOMATA MUSEUM
Located in Wainuiomata Primary School, it is open 2pm-4pm every Sunday. Learn more →.
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