The Gawler Reservoir has a capacity of 3.9 million litres, while the larger Konini Reservoir holds 5.1 million litres.
Wainuiomata: News
Wainuiomata news spanning from today back to the 1860s, covering topics as wide ranging as regional parks, reserves, tracks, waterworks, industry, and notable people.
Cliff Pool, also known as Black Pool, is located at Richard Prouse Park, where the Wainuiomata River splits the...
Work is well underway on the expansion of the Garden of Remembrance at Hine Road Recreational Area in Wainuiomata.
A concrete wall aligns part of the Wainuiomata River in Reservoir Valley. Situated on the northern side with Reservoir...
Upper Moores Valley in Wainuiomata located near Whitemans Valley, is a seldom visited area earmarked for high density housing.
Wainuiomata has emerged as the most leak-prone suburb in the Wellington region, according to recent data from Wellington Water.
A new extension track has been created in Hine Road Recreation Reserve by the Greater Wellington Regional Council.
Swingbridge Pool as the name suggests, is located near a swing bridge. It’s also known as Ford Pool due...
Ultimate Pool as the name suggests, is considered by many to be the best natural swimming hole in Wainuiomata.
This section of the waterway has been restored with native vegetation and features a public walkway between two new...
The Morton Dam, out of service since 1988, is being reconsidered for potential reactivation to boost Wellington water supply.
Secret Pool (also known as Indian Pool) is a swimming hole in the Wainuiomata River. It is the next...
We know what the pros for wildlife sanctuaries are. But what are the cons for a wildlife sanctuary in...
On March 25th, a new KFC branch commenced operations in Wainuiomata. Situated at 18 The Strand, it stands opposite...
The once bustling shops in The Village, Homedale’s historic commercial heart, now sit in varying states of decline and...
A fragment of aircraft fuselage, serves as a poignant reminder of a wartime training accident that took place more...
Exotic trees in Wainuiomata were introduced primarily to replace native trees that were logged in the mid to late...
Walking through Remutaka Forest Park is a rewarding experience, offering some of the the region’s most diverse and scenic...
Beech forests in Wainuiomata thrive in the hills and higher elevations, providing vital habitat for native birds.
In a significant win for conservation, the kiwi population has expanded from Wainuiomata to Whitemans Valley in Upper Hutt....
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