We know what the pros for wildlife sanctuaries are. But what are the cons for a wildlife sanctuary in...
Wainuiomata: News (Page 3)
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.
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...
Walking through Remutaka Forest Park is a rewarding experience, offering some of the the region’s most diverse and scenic...
Kiwi Population in Wainuiomata Expanding Rapidly
David Johnson / / / News, Birds, Bush, Reserves & Parks, Sanctuary / 0In a significant win for conservation, the kiwi population has expanded from Wainuiomata to Whitemans Valley in Upper Hutt....
Wainuiomata Hydro-electric Generator
David Johnson / / / News, Photos, Buildings, Generators, Waterworks / 0Water is passed through turbine generators housed in a dedicated building. Inspections of the generator are conducted no more...
Virgin Forest to be designated a sanctuary in Wainuiomata
David Johnson / / / News, Photos, Bush, Reserves & Parks, Sanctuary / 0A proposed sanctuary in Wainuiomata, akin to Zealandia, but on a larger scale, is currently being considered by the...
The rebuild of Wainuiomata Primary School is ongoing in 2024. Pictured is the demolition site of some old classrooms...
The Greater Wellington Regional Council seeks Government funding for the creation of a bird "super sanctuary" in Wainuiomata called...
Historic Coast Road Church a Testament to Early Colonial Architecture
David Johnson / / / News, Photos, Buildings, Churches / 0This Methodist Church in Wainuiomata stands as a historical building, mirroring the design of numerous early colonial churches in...
Old Whakanui Track Entrance
David Johnson / / / News, Photos, Walks / 0Most people walking on the Whakanui Track will start at the top of Sunny Grove. But the track use...
The idea of a cable car spanning the Wainuiomata Hill has been floated as a bold solution to long-standing...
Wainuiomata Historical Museum Preserves the Past
David Johnson / / / News, Photos, Buildings, Museums / 0The Wainuiomata Historical Museum proudly houses a diverse collection of historical exhibits that vividly depict its rich heritage.
A proposal to fence the Wainuiomata Catchment and restore the biodiversity of the Remutaka Range in the south of...
An assessment revealed the necessity to reinforce the Konini Reservoir to ensure its resilience against powerful earthquakes.
The Press 21 Mar 1987
David Johnson / / / History, News, Crash Reports, Deaths, Kittyhawk, Newspaper / 0The Wainuiomata police yesterday made a breakthrough in their search for dental records to identify positively a pilot killed.
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