Looking at the valley that contains Nikau Creek and the Nikau Creek Track, (circa 2009). This is where the Whakanui Track once traversed which is now referred to as the Old Whakanui Track. However, the Waterboard successfully got the track relocated to the neighboring valley, where Sunny Grove is located.
Exotic trees in Wainuiomata were introduced primarily to replace native trees that were logged in the mid to late...
View of Wainuiomata Valley as seen from the summit of Wainuiomata Hill circa 1960. The suburb of Parkway and...
John Coleman was a contractor in the late 19th century who played a vital role in developing the region’s...
View of a section of Wainuiomata River that dissects Richard Prouse Park. The river is a popular place for...
Skerretts Creek was the location for a water catchment in the 1950-60s. Water was piped out of the creek...
Aerial view of Homedale (circa 1953) showing some interesting features. Inc: Hine Road finishes at the intersection with Poole...
A photograph of Brookfield taken during the 1920s or 1930s. The Crowther home, built by John Crowther around 1863-1866,...
Photograph taken in October 1936 showing the Lower Dam and the original intake where water was diverted into the...
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