Sledge Track Pool also known as Discreet Pool and Hidden Pool is a natural swimming hole in the Wainuiomata...
Wainuiomata: News
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.
Mitre 10 Under Construction
David Johnson / / / News, Shops / 0Mitre 10's plans to relocate into the former The Warehouse building are progressing well, with nine job vacancies currently...
Giants of the Forest
David Johnson / / / News, Photos, Birds, Trees / 0Majestic trees dominate the landscapes of Wainuiomata's forest parks, such as Remutaka Forest Park and Wainuiomata Regional Park.
Gawler Reservoir
David Johnson / / / News, Photos, Waterworks / 0The Gawler Reservoir has a capacity of 3.9 million litres, while the larger Konini Reservoir holds 5.1 million litres.
Cliff Pool in Wainuiomata
David Johnson / / / News, Photos, Rivers, Swimming / 0Cliff 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.
Concrete Wall Mystery
David Johnson / / / News, Artefacts, Floods / 0A concrete wall aligns part of the Wainuiomata River in Reservoir Valley. Situated on the northern side with Reservoir...
Wainuiomata is the Leakiest Suburb in Wellington
David Johnson / / / News, Photos, Pipeline, Waterworks / 0Wainuiomata 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 in Wainuiomata
David Johnson / / / News, Photos, Rivers, Swimming / 0Ultimate Pool as the name suggests, is considered by many to be the best natural swimming hole in Wainuiomata.
A Vision for Black Creek & Other Wainuiomata Waterways
David Johnson / / / News, Photos, Reserves & Parks, Rivers / 0This section of the waterway has been restored with native vegetation and features a public walkway between two new...
Morton Dam under review for Wellington water supply
David Johnson / / / News, Dams, Morton Dam, Waterworks / 0The Morton Dam, out of service since 1988, is being reconsidered for potential reactivation to boost Wellington water supply.
Secret Pool in Wainuiomata
David Johnson / / / News, Photos, Rivers, Swimming / 0Secret Pool (also known as Indian Pool) is a swimming hole in the Wainuiomata River. It is the next...
Pros and Cons to the Puketahā Wildlife Sanctuary
David Johnson / / / News, Birds, Bush, Sanctuary / 0We know what the pros for wildlife sanctuaries are. But what are the cons for a wildlife sanctuary in...
The Village in Decline
David Johnson / / / News, Photos, Shops / 0The 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
David Johnson / / / News, Photos, Trees / 0Exotic trees in Wainuiomata were introduced primarily to replace native trees that were logged in the mid to late...
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