Taonui Street is named for the Taonui Swamp. While the literal meaning is "big spear" or "big catch," it is a metaphor for an abundance of kai (food) and resources.
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Creator: Heritage Team, Palmerston North City Library
Date: 2024
Local historians weekly "Back Issues" article in the Manawatū Standard. History of Parahaki Island. Approximately 10 hectares, it is located at the confluence of the Pohangina and Manawatū rivers. It is a significant site for mana whenua. It was h...
Creator: Virginia and Warren Warbrick
Place: Manawatū
Date: July 20, 2024
The drive is named in honour of Te Hirawanui Kaimokopuna (c. 1808-1883). Te Hirawanui Kaimokopuna was ariki (hereditary high chief) of the hapū (kinship group) Ngāti Mutuahi, Te Rangiaranaki and Ngāti...
Creator: Heritage Team, Palmerston North City Library
Date: 2025
This photograph shows Mr William Hurst's Federal Knight Truck stuck on the bed of the Oroua River. Mr Hurst used to fit his truck with seats and canopy and taken groups to picnics and to Palmerston North for special occasions.
Creator: W Hurst
Place: Oroua River, near Rongotea
Date: 1926
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
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
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
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
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 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 photograph of the bridge over the Oroua River, near Apiti. The photographer, Mr A S Aldrich, owned a property near this bridge.
Creator: A S Aldrich
Place: Pohangina Valley
Date: circa 1908
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
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 for the Oroua River on...
Creator: J Moore
Place: Rangiotu, Manawatū
Date: February 1953
The 1953 flood of the Manawatu and Oroua Rivers was one of the worst on record, for the area. This photograph shows some sheep belonging to Norm Terry who are close to being caught in the Rangiotu Flood.
Creator: J Moore
Place: Manawatu
Date: February 1953
This photograph shows a truck loaded with haybales 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 f...
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.
Creator: J Moore
Place: Rangiotu, Manawatu
Date: February 1953
This photograph shows the Staples Motor Workshop after it had been flooded during the 1953 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
There is some dispute as to which bridge this in this photograph, but the similarity in appearance and situation makes it likely that this is the Oroua Bridge. See 2007N_Awah1_BRW_0551 to compare.
Creator: Unknown
Place: Awahuri
Date: circa 1890