A line of vehicles traversing a freshly paved stretch of Wainuiomata Road as it climbs up Wainuiomata Hill. The Hutt County Council forced drivers to help settle the aggregate in the fresh coating by closing off two lanes, compelling all traffic to traverse the £5000 surface at a sluggish 5 mph crawl. Picture captured on March 25, 1964.
Photo of Homedale taken in 1940, showing the school block surrounded by farmland. Substantial housing started in the 1950s.
The committee beg to report that they have examined the various tenders, and find that the total amount for...
From the Whakanui Track, you can enjoy a distant view of Wellington and Wellington Harbour, with the South Island...
Tenders required for the Conveyance of about 18 Tons Sawmill Machinery from Wharf at Lowry Bay to Waitara.
The Weekly Graphic and New Zealand Mail, November 24, 1909. Morton Dam in Wainuiomata was dubbed Solomons Knob Reservoir.
The Sinclair family conducted logging operations in Homedale, covering Moores Valley Road, Hine Road, Sunny Grove, and Sinclair Valley.
Mr J. Saunders, contractor, of this city, is, we regret to hear, at present confined to his house through...
Built from 1908 to 1911, the Morton Dam in the Wainuiomata River catchment was named after William Hobbard Morton.
Located in Wainuiomata Primary School, it is open 2pm-4pm every Sunday. Learn more →.
