The Morepork is a small owl native to New Zealand and parts of Australia. It gets its name from the sound of its call, which sounds like “more-pork.” In Māori, it is called ruru. These owls are primarily nocturnal hunters, feeding on insects and small mammals. They have striking yellow eyes and mottled brown plumage that helps them blend into the forest.
Tags: BirdsLooking down upon The Village in the year 1946. The outlook encompasses Moores Valley Road, Main Road, and various...
Aerial view of Homedale (circa 1953) showing some interesting features. Inc: Hine Road finishes at the intersection with Poole...
Secret Pool (also known as Indian Pool) is a swimming hole in the Wainuiomata River. It is the next...
Water is passed through turbine generators housed in a dedicated building. Inspections of the generator are conducted no more...
Looking at the Morton Dam spillway in action in the year 1924. Morton Dam was once the main source...
Photo of Homedale taken in 1940, showing the school block surrounded by farmland. Substantial housing started in the 1950s.
View of Richard Prouse Park on the western side of the Wainuiomata River with a water pipe just visible...
This pipe may have functioned as a scour pipe from the old pipeline. It is hidden in the bush...
