Ingram and Wheatley's book "New Zealand Shipwrecks" relates the story of the "Fusilier", an iron barque of 404 tons net register. She went ashore, between Turakina and Rangitikei Rivers at midday on the 16th January 1884, but no lives were lost. S...

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          Between the Turakina and Rangitikei Rivers, Rangitikei Region
Date:          circa 1963

A severe storm which crossed the North Island on 2 February 1936 caused substantial damage in and around Palmerston North, one of the hardest hit towns. Houses lost roofs, chimneys were blown over, the grandstands of the A&P Association, the Awapu...

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          Queen Street, Palmerston North
Date:          1936

This photograph shows the Manawatu River, taken during the 1953 Rangiotu Flood, one of the worst on record for the area.

Creator:      J Moore
Place:          Rangiotu, Manawatu
Date:          February 1953

"At the north-eastern end of the building, part of it which is used as a refreshment bar, was also torn away to ground level. Situated as it is, the roof of the stand would offer little or resistance." Manawatu Evening Standard, February 3, 1936.

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          Showgrounds, Palmerston North
Date:          1936

A severe storm which crossed the North Island on 2 February 1936 caused substantial damage in and around Palmerston North, one of the hardest hit towns. Houses lost roofs, chimneys were blown over, the grandstands of the A&P Association, the Awapu...

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          Showgrounds, Palmerston North
Date:          1936

A severe storm which crossed the North Island 2 February 1936 caused substantial damage in and around Palmerston North, one of the hardest hit towns. Houses lost roofs, chimneys were blown over, the grandstands of the A&P Association, the Awapuni ...

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          Victoria Esplanade, Palmerston North
Date:          1936

A severe storm which crossed the North Island on 2 February 1936 caused substantial damage in and around Palmerston North, one of the hardest hit towns. Houses lost roofs, chimneys were blown over, the grandstands of the A and P Association, the A...

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          Foxton Line, Manawatu
Date:          1936

A severe storm which crossed the North Island on 2 February 1936 caused substantial damage in and around Palmerston North, one of the hardest hit towns. Houses lost roofs, chimneys were blown over, the grandstands of the A&P Association, the Awapu...

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          1936

The 1953 flooding of the Manawatu and Oroua River was one of the worst on record for the area.It is said that the floodwaters reached the windowsills of this family home. A family member returned to the house to collect much needed supplies when t...

Creator:      J Moore
Place:          Manawatu
Date:          February 1953

This photograph shows the Staples Motor Workshop and the house next door after the floodwaters had abated. The 1953 flooding of the Manawatu and Oroua River was one of the worst on record for the area.

Creator:      J Moore
Place:          Manawatu
Date:          February 1953

The 1953 flood in Rangiotu was one of the worst in history, in the area. As seen, the floodwaters have almost reached the wires of the power lines.

Creator:      J Moore
Place:          Manawatu
Date:          February 1953

The 1953 flooding of the Manawatu and Oroua Rivers was one of the worst on record for the area. This photograph shows Bourke's Drain during the Rangiotu Flood, taken from the Main Road looking towards Palmerston North.

Creator:      J Moore
Place:          Manawatu
Date:          February 1953

This photograph shows the Staples Motor Workshop after the floodwaters had begun to abate. the 1953 flooding of the Manawatu and Oroua Rivers was one of the worst on record for the area.

Creator:      J Moore
Place:          Manawatu
Date:          February 1953

The 1953 flooding of the Manawatu and Oroua River was one of the worst on record for the area. This photograph shows an unknown farm being swamped by floodwaters during the Rangiotu Flood.

Creator:      J Moore
Place:          Manawatu
Date:          February 1953

A severe storm which crossed the North Island 2 February 1936 caused substantial damage in and around Palmerston North, one of the hardest hit towns. Houses lost roofs, chimneys were blown over, the grandstands of the A&P Association, the Awapuni ...

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          1936

The 1953 flooding of the Manawatu and Oroua River was one of the worst on record for the area. This photograph shows the debris left by the floodwaters. An eyewitness said local boys made makeshift rafts from the branches.

Creator:      J Moore
Place:          Manawatu
Date:          February 1953

The 1953 flooding of the Manawatu and Oroua River was one of the worst on record for the area. This photograph shows the house belonging to Norm Terry flooded, taken from the Main Road.

Creator:      J Moore
Place:          Manawatu
Date:          February 1953

A severe storm which crossed the North Island on 2 February 1936 caused substantial damage in and around Palmerston North, one of the hardest hit towns. Houses lost roofs, chimneys were blown over, the grandstands of the A&P Association, the Awapu...

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          Awapuni, Palmerston North
Date:          1936

A severe storm which crossed the North Island on 2 February 1936 caused substantial damage in and around Palmerston North, one of the hardest hit towns. Houses lost roofs, chimneys were blown over, the grandstands of the A&P Association, the Awapu...

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          1936

This photograph shows a view of the Manawatu River taken during the Rangiotu Flood of 1953.

Creator:      J Moore
Place:          Manawatu
Date:          February 1953

A severe storm which crossed the North Island on 2 February 1936 caused substantial damage in and around Palmerston North, one of the hardest hit towns. Houses lost roofs, chimneys were blown over, the grandstands of the A&P Association, the Awapu...

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          1936

This photograph shows the Staples Motor Workshop after it had been flooded during the 1953 Rangiotu Flood. Note the motorbike in the foreground of the photograph. The 1953 flooding of the Manawatu and Oroua River was one of the worst on record for...

Creator:      J Moore
Place:          Manawatu
Date:          February 1953

The 1953 flooding of the Manawatu and Oroua River was one of the worst on record for the area. This photograph shows a car on a flooded road near Bourke's Drain during the Rangiotu Flood. The photograph was taken from the Main Road looking towards...

Creator:      J Moore
Place:          Manawatu
Date:          February 1953

A severe storm which crossed the North Island 2 February 1936 caused substantial damage in and around Palmerston North, one of the hardest hit towns. Houses lost roofs, chimneys were blown over, the grandstands of the A&P Association, the Awapuni ...

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          1936

This photograph shows the Oroua River during the Rangiotu Flood. The 1953 flooding of the Manawatu and Oroua River was one of the worst on record for the area.

Creator:      J Moore
Place:          Manawatu
Date:          February 1953

The Cultural Lantern Parade marked the beginning of the Festival of Cultures 2018 and acknowledged the 'Year of the Dog'. Over 4,000 people enjoyed the family entertainment and food trucks from 7 pm - 10 pm. The talented team at REACT (Rangiwahia ...

Creator:      Leith Haarhoff for PNCC
Place:          The Square, Palmerston North
Date:          March 17, 2018

The 1953 flooding of the Manawatu and Oroua River was one of the worst on record for the area. This photograph shows Rose's Store in Rangiotu, near the Oroua River.

Creator:      J Moore
Place:          Manawatu
Date:          February 1953

A severe storm which crossed the North Island 2 February 1936 caused substantial damage in and around Palmerston North, one of the hardest hit towns. Houses lost roofs, chimneys were blown over, the grandstands of the A&P Association, the Awapuni ...

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          Fitzherbert Avenue, Palmerston North
Date:          1936

This photograph shows a truck loaded with hay bales to keep them out of the floodwaters. One of the men is Norm Terry. The truck was owned by a local carrier firm by the name of J.W. Cooksley. The 1953 Rangiotu Flood was one of the largest floods ...

Creator:      J Moore
Place:          Rangiotu, Manawatu
Date:          February 1953

This photograph shows Bourke's Drain during a flood at Rangiotu, one of the largest floods for the Oroua River on record. The photograph was taken on the main road looking towards Palmerston North and was taken when the flood was nearing its peak.

Creator:      J Moore
Place:          Rangiotu, Manawatu
Date:          February 1953