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Hawke's Bay Region
Date: 1931 - 1950
From: New Zealand Free Lance : Photographic prints and negatives
By: Whites Aviation Ltd; Orr, R W, active 1950; Barker, Frank Giles, 1891-1955; Dunstan, Harold J, active 1939-1947; Wilson, James Lloyd, 1915-1980
Reference: PAColl-0785-1-033
Description: Photographs of the Hawke's Bay Region, 1931 to 1950, made for publication in the New Zealand Free Lance. Includes photographs of the Hawke's Bay flood of 1938, Lake Waikaremoana, Napier city and Cape Kidnappers. Photographers include R W Orr, Lloyd Wilson and White's Aviation. Quantity: 51 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin prints
Flooding on the lower Clutha River
Date: 1948-1958
From: New Zealand. Ministry of Education :Photographs from the Ministry of Works Library
Reference: PA1-q-939
Description: Flooding on the lower Clutha River showing the water covering surrounding countryside, flooded towns, damaged flood control structures, erosion of farmland, drains, land restored after flooding, and land in need of development. The bottom right hand corner is signed "B W Peryman, OCB, March 1959. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s).
The Firth Centre flooded by the Hutt River - Photograph taken by Ross Giblin
Date: 8 November 1994
From: Dominion Post (Newspaper): Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post and Dominion newspapers
By: Giblin, Ross, active 1980s-2000s
Reference: EP/1994/3399-F
Description: The Firth Centre just north of Melling Railway station flooded out by the Hutt River. Photographed by Evening Post staff photographer Ross Giblin on the 8th of November 1994. Quantity: 4 colour original negative(s) 35mm negative strips comprising 11 images.. Physical Description: Dye couple film negatives, 35mm
View of flooding on the Hutt Road near Silverstream, 1928
Date: February 1928
From: Godber, Albert Percy, 1875-1949 :Collection of albums, prints and negatives
Reference: APG-1767-1/2-G
Description: View of a horse-drawn cart and two cars negotiating a flooded area on the Hutt Road at Silverstream. Photograph taken by Albert Percy Godber in February 1928. Information from Godber's index (TL 6/1/15) held in Photographic Archives (under 1/2 plate negatives: Box 109. Flood. Hutt Road. (2). Silverstream. 2/28) Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 6.5 x 4.75 inches
Bulldozer moving shingle deposits, Waiohine River, near Greytown - Photographs taken by...
Date: 30 December 1982
From: Dominion Post (Newspaper): Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post and Dominion newspapers
By: Reid, Philip John, 1954-
Reference: EP/1982/5075
Description: Bulldozer making channels in shingle deposits in the Waiohine River, near Greytown, Wairarapa. The deposits have caused the river to diverge and flood surrounding farmland. Photographed 30 December 1982 by Evening Post staff photographer Phil Reid. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s) strip with 3 images. Physical Description: Cellulose triacetate negative, 35mm
View of flooding on the Hutt Road near Silverstream, 1928
Date: February 1928
From: Godber, Albert Percy, 1875-1949 :Collection of albums, prints and negatives
Reference: APG-1770-1/2-G
Description: View of a truck with a tarpaulin over its load negotiating a flooded area on the Hutt Road at Silverstream. Photograph taken by Albert Percy Godber in February 1928. Information from Godber's index (TL 6/1/15) held in Photographic Archives (under 1/2 plate negatives: Box 109. Flood. Hutt Road. (2). Silverstream. 2/28) Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 6.5 x 4.75 inches
North Island scenes
Date: circa 1880, 1934 - 1955
From: New Zealand Free Lance : Photographic prints and negatives
By: Raine, William Hall, 1892-1955; Powell, Arthur Walter, 1893-1970; Wade, Keith Reginald, 1920-1992; Dunstan, Harold J, active 1939-1947
Reference: PAColl-0785-1-029
Description: Scenic photographs of the North Island, 1934 to 1955. Includes Manawatu - Wanganui, Bay of Plenty, Gisborne, Taranaki, Northland and Auckland Regions. Also includes photographs of the first school in Palmerston North and the Bank of Australasia Corner, Palmerston North, circa 1880. Photographers include W. Hall Raine, Keith R. Wade, Harold J. Dunstan, J M S Beale, A W Powell, and aerial photographs by Whites Aviation. Quantity: 77 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin prints
Wilson album 1
Date: 1864-1907
From: Wilson, Joseph Lowthian, 1846-1926 :Photograph albums
By: Burke, Walter Ernest Messervy, 1866-1954; Burton Brothers (Dunedin, N.Z.)
Reference: PA1-q-1127
Description: Personal and news photographs taken and collected by J L Wilson featuring North Canterbury 1864-1907, predominantly from 1900-1907. Contains various scenes illustrating Maori life at Tuahiwi, and the powhiri welcoming Governor General Plunket and Lady Plunket (27 April 1905). Plunket series also covers Kaiapoi receptions at Borough Council Chamber and Oddfellows Hall. Other named figures include Wiremu Te Kakakura Parata, Mrs Rotangi, Chief Pohipi outside his Ashley dwelling, Manihi and his wife, and George Leech. Extensive coverage of June 1905 flood featuring damaged Ashley Railway Bridge, Waimakariri River, Gorge Bridge, Stewart's Gully Bridge, submerged farmland, and numerous images of, and relating to, the railway accident at Chaimey's Corner, including train wreck and the burial of R J Alexander (Kaiapoi Public Cemetary) and the funeral procession of John Richards (both accident victims). Other bridges in album include Rutherford's Bridge (Waiau River), Kaiapoi Suspension Bridge, and the Cust Bridge (opened 1906). Empire Bridge opening series features politician Joseph Ward, regional officials, speeches, crowds, and traction engine. Other miscellaneous photographs include Kaiapoi (funeral of trooper Nicholson of Woodend, Wilson family at Marston (Estelle, Jamie, Myra) and homestead, boat landing and bridge, domain, and woollen mills), Rangiora (Helmore's residence, high school, streets scenes, tree planting), The Lodge in Hamner Springs, Cust Dairy Factory, Cheviot (post office (1893), workmen building road (1895), and coastal scene), John Dobson's farm near Ashley, swimming races at Lyttelton dock, horse sale at farmers' co-operative, Mrs Harrison Lee speaking on balcony of Scott's Junction Hotel (Rangiora) during a prohibition rally, and workmen laying electric tramway at Bank Corner (Christchurch). Churches include Horsley Down (interior and exterior), Durham Street Methodist (Christchurch), St Barnabas (Woodend), and the opening of a new vicarage at St Stephen's (Tuahiwi), by Bishop Julius. Various boats including ketch 'Emma Sims' beached at Kaiapoi, ketch 'Winnie' on Heathcote River, and SS 'Wootton' on Kaiapoi River. Group portraits include: Reverend J Holland and the Kaiapoi parish church choir; Premiere Richard Seddon at Rangiora Sale Yards; Seddon, Ward, Lady Onslow and her son Hui, and a visiting group of North Island Maori; a group of women in matching fancy dress; Mahaanui Maori Council official photograph (1902-05); Ngai Tahu leader and politician Hori Kerei Taiaroa and family; Kaiapoi School Cadets (1904); Arbour Day in Kaiapoi Domain; and Parham and Blackwell Wedding. South African War images include parade of Amuri and also North Canterbury Mounted Rifles, members of the Cust Mounted Rifles at camp, Jack and George Oram at Durban, and Sergeant Major Crisbin on his horse. Album also includes various images taken by other photographers, including Burton Brothers and Walter Burke, and also illustrations depicting Maori life from unknown sources. Joseph Lowthian Wilson appears in an image with Maori MP [Hone?] Heke, and Thomas Wilson is also pictured with his niece in garden. Quantity: 1 album(s). Physical Description: Photograph album
Floodwaters over State Highway 1 and flowing through Tuamarina, Marlborough.
Date: 11 July 1983
From: Dominion Post (Newspaper): Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post and Dominion newspapers
Reference: EP-Science-Meteorology-Floods 1981-1985-05
Description: Floodwaters over State Highway 1 and flowing through Tuamarina, Marlborough. A tractor and a car can be seen caught in the flood in the Foreground. Beyond can be seen the Tuamarina Store. Photographed by an unknown photographer on the 11th of July 1983. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print, 25.3 x 19 cm
The Ruamahanga River in flood, Wairarapa - Photograph taken by Graeme Ayson
Date: 10 August 1961
From: Dominion Post (Newspaper): Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post and Dominion newspapers
Reference: EP-Science-Meteorology-Floods to 1966-01
Description: The Kahutara Dairy Factory on a bend in the Ruamahanga River surounded by flood water from the river. Photographed by Graeme Ayson in August 1961 Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print, 20.3 x 13.4
Piha creek in flood
Date: [ca 1916]
From: Godber, Albert Percy, 1875-1949 :Collection of albums, prints and negatives
Reference: APG-1175-1/2-F
Description: Piha creek in flood, a railway line crossing the creek, and sawn timber stacked on the far side of the creek. Photograph taken by Albert Percy Godber, circa 1916. Note on back of file print reads "Copy neg from Godber album 101 [PA1-o-195], p 43. Was no 1/2-29272] This film negative was taken from an original print in Godber Album Vol 101, p 43 (PA1-o-195) For another view of this scene see APG-1174-1/2-F Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative 17.25 x 11.75 cm
Flood-damaged bridge on Pelorus River
Date: [190-?]
From: Daroux, Louis John, 1870-1948 :Photographs of New Zealand and the Pacific
Reference: 1/1-039438-G
Description: Pelorus river, showing bridge damaged in flood. Photograph taken ca 1900s by Louis John Daroux. Inscriptions: Marginal notes on negative - top centre - Pelorus River, showing where the bridge washed off cylinders. The flood ... rose 45ft at this point. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 6.5 x 8.5 inches
Site where a bridge was washed away, Waipiro Bay, New Zealand
Date: [1900s]
From: Macpherson, Beverley :Photographs relating to the McCracken family
Reference: PAColl-8577-1-101
Description: River, Waipiro Bay, east coast, North Island, New Zealand. The place where a bridge was washed away by floods. Print from a F A Hargreaves photographs taken sometime in the 1900s. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Photomechanical print, 15.4 x 100 cm, published item
Waikato River in flood, at Ngaruawahia, ca 1910
Date: Ca 1910
From: Price, William Archer, 1866-1948 :Collection of post card negatives
Reference: 1/2-001609-G
Description: View of the Waikato River in flood along the Waikato Esplanade, with houses visible behind a row of trees, and the Ngaruawahia Rowing Club building partially inundated. Photograph taken by William Archer Price. Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom left - Waikato River in flood. Ngaruawahia. 54 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 4.5 x 6.5 inches
Piha Creek in flood showing a timber yard
Date: [ca 1915-1916]
From: Godber, Albert Percy, 1875-1949 :Collection of albums, prints and negatives
Reference: APG-1174-1/2-G
Description: Piha Creek in flood showing a timber yard in the background. On the right is the yard's office building with two people and a horse nearby. A railway track runs across the creek. Taken by Albert Percy Godber circa 1915-1916. This image is a film negative taken from the original print in Godber Album Vol 101, p43 (Pa1-o-105), with the inscription "Piha Creek in flood" For another view of this scene see APG-1175-1/2-F Inscriptions: Album page - beneath image - Piha Creek in flood Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative 17.25 x 11.75 cm
Suspension bridge over Hutt River floodwaters, Maoribank, Upper Hutt - Photograph taken...
Date: [ca 30 Aug 1932]
From: Evening post (Newspaper. 1865-2002) :Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post newspaper
By: Beavis, W, active 1932
Reference: PAColl-7796-91
Description: Suspension bridge over Hutt River floodwaters, Maoribank, Upper Hutt, photographed circa 30 August 1932 by W Beavis. Looks over the bridge towards the flooded plains beyond. Other - Photograph published in the Evening Post 30 August 1932 Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print 14.6 x 20.3 cm
The Waipaoa River in flood at Matawhero
Date: 9 March 1988
From: Dominion Post (Newspaper): Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post and Dominion newspapers
Reference: EP-Science-Meteorology-Floods from 1988-05
Description: The Waipaoa River in flood at Matawhero. Photographed by a Gisborne Herald staff photographer on the 9th of March 1988. The river was at its highest level ever recorded up to March 1988. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print, 25.3 x 20.3 cm
Waipaoa Railway Bridge damaged by floodwaters - Photographed by Glen Thornber
Date: 11 March 1988
From: Dominion Post (Newspaper): Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post and Dominion newspapers
By: Thornber, Glen, active 1988
Reference: EP-Science-Meteorology-Floods from 1988-03
Description: The Railway bridge crossing the Waipaoa River showing part of the bridge and its supports, washed away by floodwaters. Photograph taken by Glen Thornber Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print, 25.3 x 20.3 cm
Creamery building partly submerged by flood water, Waikanae
Date: 1923
Reference: 1/2-150350-F
Description: A creamery building partly submerged by flood waters from the Waikanae River. Taken in 1926. Inscriptions: Waikanae river on the rampage. The creamery is undermined. Where country [words unreadable] Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s).
Helicopter rescuing a baby from the Tuamarina Cheese Factory roof
Date: 11 July 1983
From: Dominion Post (Newspaper): Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post and Dominion newspapers
Reference: EP-Science-Meteorology-Floods 1981-1985-07
Description: A helicopter hovering over the roof of the Tuamarina Cheese Factory where three people with a nine month old baby have climbed to escape floodwaters. Photographed 11 July 1983 by an unidentified photographer. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print, 25.3 x 19 cm