Waiuku
Changing the face of local governance
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By Bill Deed, local historian
With any town comes the need for management and planning. It has been no different for Waiuku although there are...
Living History
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EXPERIENCE STEAM ON THE GVR
A journey on the former Waiuku railway branch line on vintage steam hauled trains is a must to do. The...
Historic property remains prime real estsate
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The Ray White office building stands pride of place on the corner of Waiuku’s Queen and
Bowen Streets, being one of the township’s original buildings...
The Kentish an NZ Icon
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The father of Waiuku’s colonial history is a man who emigrated from Kent in England in the first half of the 19th century. His...
On the road as usual
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At 80 most people would be well into retirement but not GRAHAM DICKEY, owner
and managing director of Waiuku-based haulage company, Knight & Dickey, one...
Township prospers
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After the influence of traders plying the Awaroa portage on their way to Onehunga via the Manukau Harbour, European settlers saw opportunities to bring their expertise.
SPECIAL BOND
In last month’s column I covered my early years living in Tuakau and I’ve had a great email response as well as several telephone...
