This is a view of the Upper Turitea dam, completed in 1957.

Creator:      Argosy Studios
Place:          Turitea, Palmerston North

The dam at the Mangahao Power Station.

Creator:      Colin Rush
Place:          Mangahao
Date:          1980s

The spillway of the enlarged Turitea dam, built in 1912.

Creator:      Snapshots Unlimited
Place:          Turitea, Palmerston North

A closeup shot of a workman's hut at Arapete Camp. The hut is partially made of a tent with a wooden door and a tin lined chimney. The Mangahao Power Station provides hydroelectric power and is situated near the town of Shannon. It serves Welling...

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          Tokomaru No 3 Reservoir, Shannon
Date:          circa 1920

This photograph is one of a series made by Charles Wildbore showing the construction of the Mangahao hydro-electric power scheme in the Tararua ranges east of Shannon. It is taken from above the power scheme working appears to show the Mangaore v...

Creator:      Charles E Wildbore
Place:          Horowhenua Region
Date:          circa 1922

This photograph is one of a series made by Charles Wildbore showing the construction of the Mangahao hydro-electric power scheme in the Tararua ranges east of Shannon. Shown here is the multiple cable suspension bridge during the construction of t...

Creator:      Charles E Wildbore
Place:          Horowhenua Region
Date:          circa 1923

This photograph is one of a series made by Charles Wildbore showing the construction of the Mangahao hydro-electric power scheme in the Tararua ranges east of Shannon. This view is thought to be of the Arapete camp. This area was later flooded and...

Creator:      Charles E Wildbore
Place:          Tokomaru No3 Reservoir, Shannon
Date:          circa 1923

Shown here is the entrance to No.2 Tunnel part of Arapeti Dam, part of the Mangahao Electric Power Scheme. The Mangahao Electric Power Scheme provides hydroelectric power and is situated near the town of Shannon. It serves Wellington, Horowhenua, ...

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          Mangahao Road, Shannon
Date:          1919 to 1924

This photograph is one of a series taken between 1922 - 1924 by Charles Wildbore which records the construction of the Mangahao hydro-electric power scheme in the Tararua ranges, east of Shannon. This view shows part of the Mangaore village, whic...

Creator:      Charles E Wildbore
Place:          Horowhenua Region
Date:          circa 1922

This photograph is one of a series made by Charles Wildbore showing the construction of the Mangahao hydro-electric power scheme in the Tararua ranges east of Shannon. This view shows the construction camp at the lower dam - original No.1 dam . ...

Creator:      Charles E Wildbore
Place:          Horowhenua Region
Date:          circa 1923

The sub-station at the Mangahao Power Station.

Creator:      Colin Rush
Place:          Mangahao
Date:          1980s

Shown here are the large pipelines entering the basement and reinforcing for concrete within the Power House construction. The Mangahao Power Station provides hydroelectric power and is situated near the town of Shannon. It serves Wellington, Horo...

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          Horowhenua Region
Date:          circa 1920 to circa 1924

The Mangahao Power Station is a hydroelectric power station near the town of Shannon, Horowhenua. After being delayed by WWI, the laying of access roads and foundation testing was started by late 1919 and the station opened in November 1924. It ma...

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          Horowhenua Region
Date:          circa 1922

Arapete camp looking upstream, much of the surrounding bush has been felled. Later this area was flooded and called Tokomaru No 3 Reservoir. The Mangahao Power Station provides hydroelectric power and is situated near the town of Shannon. It serve...

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          Tokomaru No 3 Reservoir, Shannon
Date:          circa 1920

Shown here are the reinforcing columns in place for concrete pillars within the Power House construction. The Mangahao Power Station provides hydroelectric power and is situated near the town of Shannon. It serves Wellington, Horowhenua, Taranaki,...

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          Horowhenua Region
Date:          circa 1920 to circa 1924

Bertie (Bert) Albert was born 2 January, 1883 at 75 Venue Street in Bromley, Poplar, Country of Middlesex, London. His family migrated to New Zealand in 1910 on the Arawa, arriving in Wellington in 1911. Bert worked in one of the dairy factories i...

Creator:      Bertie (Bert) Albert

Date:          1915

Okere Falls Power Station on the Kaituna River, near Rotorua. This photograph was created by William James Young in the early 20th century. A large variety of subjects are depicted in the collection, but family, rural life and travel are the most ...

Creator:      William James Young

Date:          1899 to 1901

A early view of the Mangahao River. The Mangahao Power Station provides hydroelectric power and is situated near the town of Shannon. It serves Wellington, Horowhenua, Taranaki, Hawkes Bay, and the Wairarapa. After being delayed by the first world...

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          Horowhenua Region
Date:          February 17, 1924

Photograph taken during the construction of the Upper Turitea Dam (1957).

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          Turitea, Palmerston North

Probably the construction of the Turitea Dam (1957).

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          Turitea, Palmerston North

The Turitea Dam after the enlargement of 1912. The second Turitea Dam was built in 1906-1907 and officially opened 2 March 1909. The dam was was raised to 50 feet in 1912 (as shown here). This new enlarged structured was officially opened February...

Creator:      Tanner Brothers, Ltd
Place:          Turitea, Palmerstoin North
Date:          1912

Harold Hardie's truck has rolled off the Mangahao road beyond Araptete.The Mangahao Power Station provides hydroelectric power and is situated near the town of Shannon. It serves Wellington, Horowhenua, Taranaki, Hawkes Bay, and the Wairarapa. Aft...

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          Horowhenua Region
Date:          August 1923

A flood rushes under the footbridge on the Mangahao power project. The Mangahao Power Station provides hydroelectric power and is situated near the town of Shannon. It serves Wellington, Horowhenua, Taranaki, Hawkes Bay, and the Wairarapa. After b...

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          Horowhenua Region
Date:          February 17, 1924

Mangahao river camp located on a terrace above the river and associated project workings. This photograph provides a rare close shot of the workmen's huts. Several of the huts appear to be of wooden construction and designed for several individu...

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          Mangahao Road, Shannon
Date:          1920 to 1924

This photograph of is part of a collection of photographs of the Managahao Electric Power Scheme and its construction. The Mangahao Power Station provides hydroelectric power and is situated near the town of Shannon. It serves Wellington, Horowhen...

Creator:      Manawatu Evening Standard
Place:          Horowhenua Region
Date:          October 30, 1974

This photograph is one of a series made by Charles Wildbore showing the construction of the Mangahao hydro-electric power scheme in the Tararua ranges east of Shannon. This view is thought to be of the Arapete camp

Creator:      Charles E Wildbore
Place:          Horowhenua Region
Date:          circa 1923

Work men are shown here constructing a power transmission pylon below a steep hill.The Mangahao Power Station provides hydroelectric power and is situated near the town of Shannon. It serves Wellington, Horowhenua, Taranaki, Hawkes Bay, and the Wa...

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          Horowhenua Region
Date:          1923 to 1924

Aerial view of the Upper Turitea Dam which was built in 1957.

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          Turitea, Palmerston North

A line of tin huts with chimneys built for the workers on the Mangahao Electric Power Scheme.The Mangahao Power Station provides hydroelectric power and is situated near the town of Shannon. It serves Wellington, Horowhenua, Taranaki, Hawkes Bay, ...

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          Horowhenua Region
Date:          1921 to 1922

The control room at the Mangahao Power Station located near Shannon.

Creator:      Colin Rush
Place:          Mangahao
Date:          1980s