View of the small settlement near the lower dam. This houses staff employed at the water catchment area or regional park. In the past, there were more houses here and they out in the open, albeit was not accessible to the public. Today, the area is part of Wainuiomata Regional Park. The homes that are left are hidden behind fences and hedges for privacy.
Lower Dam Area
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House Northbrook in Wainuiomata
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Originally built in 1867 by John Mowlem, the property transitioned to brothers-in-law Duncan and John Sinclair.
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The History of Hine Road
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Hine Road, nestled in the heart of Homedale in Wainuiomata, extends from Main Road and culminates at Hine Road...
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Richard Prouse Park on a Sunny Winter Day
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On a bright winter day at Richard Prouse Park in Wainuiomata, the clear, crisp air creates ideal conditions for...
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View from Spear Cut Track
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View from Spear Cut Track of Reservoir Valley in Wainuiomata. Sunny Grove is hidden below the hill to the...
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Pipe at Skerretts Creek Water Catchment
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The water catchment that supplied Wainuiomata with water was located in Skerretts Creek in the mid 1950s to early...
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Walking Through Remutaka Forest Park
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Embracing a vast expanse of the Remutaka Range, Remutaka Forest Park stands as a haven for nature enthusiasts.
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Scour Pipe
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This pipe may have functioned as a scour pipe from the old pipeline. It is hidden in the bush...
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1974 Aerial Photo showing Moores Valley & Naenae
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An aerial photograph taken on 30th December 1974 captures the upper Moores Valley of Wainuiomata with Naenae also in...
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