Photos of Morton Dam, circa 1980. In view is the dam, spillway, and a walkway that went through the...
Wainuiomata: Photos
Photos of the Wainuiomata timeline starting with the most recent date.
Documenting Wainuiomata with an ever growing collection of photos. This includes locations such as the town centre, suburbs, landscapes, coastline, rivers, and reserves.
Photo articles are dated by the age of the main photo or the main subject rather than when the article was written. This places the photos in a timeline. Some photos date back to the 1800s. We either have permission to show these old photos or they have no copyright. Modern photos on the site were taken by David Johnson unless otherwise specified.
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Photo circa 1970s of the beginning of Reservoir Valley with some pipes to the left and a firebreak visible...
An aerial photograph taken on 30th December 1974 captures the upper Moores Valley of Wainuiomata with Naenae also in...
This aerial photo, taken on 30 December 1974, showcases Wainuiomata and the extensive firebreaks on its surrounding hills.
The pumping station on Reservoir Road plays a vital role in distributing water throughout the Wainuiomata water network.
Explore the history of Whitcher Grove, once home to the Sinclair family, known for their mill operation and stately...
Images and memories capturing the essence of the Wainuiomata Waterworks as shared by the Reidy Family, and conveyed by...
This aerial photo, taken on 7 December 1966, captures Wainuiomata during a period of development. Arakura is shown under...
Looking over the spillway of Morton Dam circa 1965. In view is the Morton Dam Strainer Building which was...
Looking at the Morton Dam spillway in action in the year 1924. Morton Dam was once the main source...
A line of vehicles traversing a freshly paved stretch of Wainuiomata Road as it climbs up Wainuiomata Hill.
Aerial view of Wainuiomata in 1963 showing Queen Street and Arakura. In 1958, Fraser Barton opened the first shop on...
This aerial photo, taken on 8 February 1961, captures Moores Valley and Reservoir Valley, along with Sunny Grove and...
View of Wainuiomata Valley as seen from the summit of Wainuiomata Hill circa 1960. The suburb of Parkway and...
Looking at the second section of Queen Street around the year 1960. Photo is taken on The Strand which...
Named for its location within the Wainuiomata Water Catchment, Catchment Road begins near the Morton Dam within Reservoir Valley.
Development of houses took place in the 1960s in Sunny Grove. However, this photo from 1958 shows at...
A glimpse back to 1958 showing a freshly graded stretch of roadway along Wainuiomata Road (Wainuiomata Hill Road).
A color image of the Wainuiomata Valley from the summit of Wainuiomata Hill. While there is housing, Parkway is...
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