Wainuiomata has a long history of tunnel construction, central to Wellington’s developing water supply which still exist today.
Wainuiomata: News (Page 2)
Wainuiomata news spanning from today back to the 1860s provides a comprehensive record of the valley’s history, tracing its journey from early settlement to its modern identity.
This news archive covers a wide range of topics including stories around the people who shaped Wainuiomata, from early pioneers and engineering workers, to community leaders.
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New Zealand’s only parasitic flowering plant has been discovered in Wainuiomata, more than a century after wild populations were...
The Wainuiomata Mitre 10 store is a recent addition to the local community, officially opening its doors on Saturday,...
In the early 1910s, nestled within the secluded reaches of Sinclair Valley in Wainuiomata, a short-lived but bustling work...
A concrete wall running below Reservoir Road has long been something of a mystery. Here are some theories that...
Mortgagee sale of retail and residential site in Wainuiomata’s Homedale Village, with eight shops and a dwelling on 2,746sqm.
The Greater Wellington Regional Council has successfully purchased a 1366-hectare parcel of land in Gollans Valley Wainuiomata.
Mitre 10 is set to open its new store in Wainuiomata in May 2025. The store occupies the former...
This recently discovered drainage pipe, dating back to the 1880s, was constructed to channel a creek beneath an earth...
Brosnans, a local construction firm, began work on the junior block in 2023. This marked an important step forward...
Mitre 10's plans to relocate into the former The Warehouse building are progressing well, with nine job vacancies currently...
Majestic trees dominate the landscapes of Wainuiomata's forest parks, such as Remutaka Forest Park and Wainuiomata Regional Park.
The Gawler Reservoir has a capacity of 3.9 million litres, while the larger Konini Reservoir holds 5.1 million litres.
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.
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.
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