A set of ceramic power isolators on a power pole.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 WWI, construction began in late 1919 and the station opened in November 1924.

Ceramic Isolators - Mangahao Electric Power Scheme
Identification
- Object type
- Image
- Digitisation ID
- 2011N_Mgh132_005756
- Title
- Ceramic Isolators - Mangahao Electric Power Scheme
- Held In
- Coolstore
- Original held in
- Public Photograph Collection Mgh 132
- Date
- 1925~
Creation
- Created By
- Unknown
- Place
- Horowhenua Region
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