Walking through Remutaka Forest Park is a rewarding experience, offering some of the the region’s most diverse and scenic...
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.
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....
Water is passed through turbine generators housed in a dedicated building. Inspections of the generator are conducted no more...
Podocarps once covered the Wainuiomata Valley. Today, they can still be found in the lower sections of hills and...
Top Pool was widely considered the best swimming hole in Wainuiomata until the council filled it with stones in...
A 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...
This Methodist Church in Wainuiomata stands as a historical building, mirroring the design of numerous early colonial churches in...
Most 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...
The Wainuiomata Historical Museum proudly houses a diverse collection of historical exhibits that vividly depict its rich heritage.
Burger King in Wainuiomata opened in 2023. It consists of a typical drive through and also has a lobby...
Rock Pool is situated in Richard Prouse Park, near the driveway entrance from Hine Road. It gets its name...
McDonald’s opened its restaurant in Wainuiomata, on April 13, 1999. Located on The Strand, it is across the...
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 Wainuiomata police yesterday made a breakthrough in their search for dental records to identify positively a pilot killed.
The body of a man killed in a light plane crash near Wellington last month has still not been formally identified.
WAINUIOMATA TOURS
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WAINUIOMATA MUSEUM
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