The Orongorongo system collects water from the Orongorongo River, Big Huia, and Little Huia Streams, conveying it to the Wainuiomata treatment plant through a 5.6km pipeline and tunnel. The water pressure in the pipe is utilized to power a turbine, generating electricity for the plant. Any surplus electricity is distributed to the local power grid.
Looking at a V12 Allison Motor from a Curtiss P-40E Kittyhawk that crashed in the Wainuiomata hills in 1943.
The Pukeatua Bridge crosses over the top of Wainuiomata Hill Road. The bridge links pedestrian and cycling pathways along...
Aerial view of Homedale (circa 1945) showing some interesting features. Inc: old school buildings and Main Road Bridge.
Example of a buttress root system that helps stabilise trees that grow in shallow soil. This giant is located...
This water pipe is located in the restricted area of the waterworks, near Morton Dam. It transports water from...
Named for its location within the Wainuiomata Water Catchment, Catchment Road begins near the Morton Dam within Reservoir Valley.
The image of the Waterworks from 1954 shows both the Lower Dam and Morton Dam. You can see homes...
In 1867, John McIlvride, the postmaster, is believed to have constructed the Wainui-O-Mata school masters house.
