"Sister Gill and snow woman, Pukeora Sanatorium, Waipukurau, Hawkes Bay."
Photo by Eric Lee-Johnson, July 1939.
Ref O.007201, Te Papa.
Photo by Eric Lee-Johnson, July 1939.
Ref O.007201, Te Papa.
August 5, 2025 at 5:00 AM
"Sister Gill and snow woman, Pukeora Sanatorium, Waipukurau, Hawkes Bay."
Photo by Eric Lee-Johnson, July 1939.
Ref O.007201, Te Papa.
Photo by Eric Lee-Johnson, July 1939.
Ref O.007201, Te Papa.
Govt will reluctantly privatise the country's water systems while stories like this roll in during the year #nzpol
Waipukurau residents urged to conserve water, level 4 restrictions in place
There was a "real risk" Waipukurau could run out of water if residents don't cut back.
www.rnz.co.nz
January 24, 2024 at 6:50 PM
Govt will reluctantly privatise the country's water systems while stories like this roll in during the year #nzpol
3 Waters? Fuck that woke nonsense.
Waipukurau residents urged to conserve water, level 4 restrictions in place
There was a "real risk" Waipukurau could run out of water if residents don't cut back.
www.rnz.co.nz
January 24, 2024 at 6:30 PM
3 Waters? Fuck that woke nonsense.
Awesome day in the field today chasing scarps related to the 1863 Waipukurau EQ with José Gonzalez-Alfaro. The EQ faulting eventually caused the avulsion of the Waipawa R in 1867
February 25, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Awesome day in the field today chasing scarps related to the 1863 Waipukurau EQ with José Gonzalez-Alfaro. The EQ faulting eventually caused the avulsion of the Waipawa R in 1867
Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateaturipukakapikimaungahoronukupokaiwhenuakitanatahu
Collina, alta circa 305 metri, vicina a Porangahau, a sud di Waipukurau nella Hawke's Bay meridionale, in Nuova Zelanda.
Collina, alta circa 305 metri, vicina a Porangahau, a sud di Waipukurau nella Hawke's Bay meridionale, in Nuova Zelanda.
November 25, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateaturipukakapikimaungahoronukupokaiwhenuakitanatahu
Collina, alta circa 305 metri, vicina a Porangahau, a sud di Waipukurau nella Hawke's Bay meridionale, in Nuova Zelanda.
Collina, alta circa 305 metri, vicina a Porangahau, a sud di Waipukurau nella Hawke's Bay meridionale, in Nuova Zelanda.
Either @rebeccamatthews.bsky.social is a more powerful water pipe leak tsar than anyone realised or water infrastructure woes aren't a result of Wellington City Council cycleways but rather a symptom of systemic issues with three waters infrastructure nationally 🤷♀️
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
Waipukurau residents urged to conserve water, level 4 restrictions in place
There was a "real risk" Waipukurau could run out of water if residents don't cut back.
www.rnz.co.nz
January 23, 2024 at 10:59 PM
Either @rebeccamatthews.bsky.social is a more powerful water pipe leak tsar than anyone realised or water infrastructure woes aren't a result of Wellington City Council cycleways but rather a symptom of systemic issues with three waters infrastructure nationally 🤷♀️
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
From home, I can hear the whistle of the steam train that’s being used to transport people from Waipukurau to Ahuriri/Napier for the Art Deco Weekend.
Why are we are in 2025 when we still don’t have a daily train passenger service in our region? Clearly it’s possible but for the political will 🚂
Why are we are in 2025 when we still don’t have a daily train passenger service in our region? Clearly it’s possible but for the political will 🚂
February 14, 2025 at 7:15 PM
From home, I can hear the whistle of the steam train that’s being used to transport people from Waipukurau to Ahuriri/Napier for the Art Deco Weekend.
Why are we are in 2025 when we still don’t have a daily train passenger service in our region? Clearly it’s possible but for the political will 🚂
Why are we are in 2025 when we still don’t have a daily train passenger service in our region? Clearly it’s possible but for the political will 🚂
A blown pipe caused water outages in parts of Waipukurau last night; the council warns these will become common as it halves spending. Jonathan Milne investigates.
Cash-strapped councils set to slash spending on water infrastructure
newsroom.co.nz
July 25, 2025 at 12:28 AM
A blown pipe caused water outages in parts of Waipukurau last night; the council warns these will become common as it halves spending. Jonathan Milne investigates.
I'm stoked to have delivered the Annual Art Deco science talk in Napier commemorating the 1931 Hawke's Bay quake and rebuild. #eqnz. This time focusing on the 1863 Waipukurau quake. Thanks also to @jhgurneyquakes.bsky.social for joining me
February 19, 2026 at 9:33 PM
I'm stoked to have delivered the Annual Art Deco science talk in Napier commemorating the 1931 Hawke's Bay quake and rebuild. #eqnz. This time focusing on the 1863 Waipukurau quake. Thanks also to @jhgurneyquakes.bsky.social for joining me
QUAKE: Mag 4.9, Wed, Aug 13 2025, 05:53:11 PM, 25 km south of Hastings. Depth: 40 km #eqnz https://www.geonet.org.nz/earthquake/2025p606068
GeoNet: Quake - 2025p606068
The quake may have been felt in Castlepoint, Dannevirke, Eketahuna, Feilding, Gisborne, Hastings, Hunterville, Levin, Martinborough, Masterton, Matawai, Murupara, Napier, Ohakune, Palmerston North, Paraparaumu, Pongaroa, Porangahau, Rotorua, Taihape, Taumarunui, Taupo, Turangi, Waipukurau, Wairoa, Waverley, Whanganui, and surrounding localities.
www.geonet.org.nz
August 13, 2025 at 5:54 AM
QUAKE: Mag 4.9, Wed, Aug 13 2025, 05:53:11 PM, 25 km south of Hastings. Depth: 40 km #eqnz https://www.geonet.org.nz/earthquake/2025p606068
Just leaving this here for #SecretSantaAoNZ as I was passing through a few days ago. Really enjoying the read!
January 5, 2026 at 11:28 PM
Just leaving this here for #SecretSantaAoNZ as I was passing through a few days ago. Really enjoying the read!
I wish all cities and towns had a rainbow crossing. Looking at you Waipukurau and Waipawa.
Amazing news this Pride Month! The case against Wellington’s Rainbow Crossing has failed at the High Court.
Proud to be Mayor of Aotearoa’s rainbow capital 🏳️🌈 #nzpol
Proud to be Mayor of Aotearoa’s rainbow capital 🏳️🌈 #nzpol
March 21, 2025 at 9:24 PM
I wish all cities and towns had a rainbow crossing. Looking at you Waipukurau and Waipawa.
A defining moment of my Grandma's youth. She was 15 and had whipped home from the Waipukurau District High School for some reason when it struck.
February 2, 2024 at 10:36 PM
A defining moment of my Grandma's youth. She was 15 and had whipped home from the Waipukurau District High School for some reason when it struck.
QUAKE: Mag 4.5, Tue, Jan 13 2026, 11:21:32 PM, 5 km south-west of Pongaroa. Depth: 22 km #eqnz https://www.geonet.org.nz/earthquake/2026p033598
GeoNet: Quake - 2026p033598
The quake may have been felt in Castlepoint, Dannevirke, Eketahuna, Feilding, Hastings, Hunterville, Levin, Martinborough, Masterton, Napier, Ohakune, Palmerston North, Paraparaumu, Pongaroa, Porangahau, Taihape, Waipukurau, Wellington, Whanganui, and surrounding localities.
www.geonet.org.nz
January 13, 2026 at 10:23 AM
QUAKE: Mag 4.5, Tue, Jan 13 2026, 11:21:32 PM, 5 km south-west of Pongaroa. Depth: 22 km #eqnz https://www.geonet.org.nz/earthquake/2026p033598
Quick, someone let a male sheep loose in New Word Waipukurau - NZ media will have a Field Day(s) claiming the store was RAM-RAIDED!!! (that's a two-for)
So now we have rats in Dunedin, Pigeons in Grey Lynn, and Muttonbirds halfway down Dominion Road...
February 15, 2024 at 7:49 PM
Quick, someone let a male sheep loose in New Word Waipukurau - NZ media will have a Field Day(s) claiming the store was RAM-RAIDED!!! (that's a two-for)
Stuff really have sold out decent journalism to their property advertising owners, haven't they?
Waipukurau has TWO SUPERMARKETS!
So why do Stuff's headline writers make it sound like some isolated hick town?
Waipukurau has TWO SUPERMARKETS!
So why do Stuff's headline writers make it sound like some isolated hick town?
March 20, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Stuff really have sold out decent journalism to their property advertising owners, haven't they?
Waipukurau has TWO SUPERMARKETS!
So why do Stuff's headline writers make it sound like some isolated hick town?
Waipukurau has TWO SUPERMARKETS!
So why do Stuff's headline writers make it sound like some isolated hick town?
Wobble
Light earthquake occurred 30 km north-west of Waipukurau: geonet.org.nz/quakes/2026p...
Light earthquake occurred 30 km north-west of Waipukurau: geonet.org.nz/quakes/2026p...
May 13, 2026 at 5:46 AM
Wobble
Light earthquake occurred 30 km north-west of Waipukurau: geonet.org.nz/quakes/2026p...
Light earthquake occurred 30 km north-west of Waipukurau: geonet.org.nz/quakes/2026p...
#ufosky #ufo #ufohistory
Today in UFO History - Hovering Disc Reacts to Spotlight
October 30, 1969 — Waipukurau Aerodrome, NZ
1/3:10 a.m. J. F. Cudby, a security guard at Waipukurau Aerodrome, New Zealand, is checking buildings when he sees some lights reflected in a glass door.
Today in UFO History - Hovering Disc Reacts to Spotlight
October 30, 1969 — Waipukurau Aerodrome, NZ
1/3:10 a.m. J. F. Cudby, a security guard at Waipukurau Aerodrome, New Zealand, is checking buildings when he sees some lights reflected in a glass door.
October 30, 2025 at 3:06 AM
#ufosky #ufo #ufohistory
Today in UFO History - Hovering Disc Reacts to Spotlight
October 30, 1969 — Waipukurau Aerodrome, NZ
1/3:10 a.m. J. F. Cudby, a security guard at Waipukurau Aerodrome, New Zealand, is checking buildings when he sees some lights reflected in a glass door.
Today in UFO History - Hovering Disc Reacts to Spotlight
October 30, 1969 — Waipukurau Aerodrome, NZ
1/3:10 a.m. J. F. Cudby, a security guard at Waipukurau Aerodrome, New Zealand, is checking buildings when he sees some lights reflected in a glass door.
QUAKE: Mag 4.2, Mon, Oct 27 2025, 01:08:40 AM, 10 km south-east of Napier. Depth: 25 km #eqnz https://www.geonet.org.nz/earthquake/2025p806773
GeoNet: Quake - 2025p806773
The quake may have been felt in Hastings, Napier, Porangahau, Waipukurau, Wairoa, and surrounding localities.
www.geonet.org.nz
October 26, 2025 at 12:10 PM
QUAKE: Mag 4.2, Mon, Oct 27 2025, 01:08:40 AM, 10 km south-east of Napier. Depth: 25 km #eqnz https://www.geonet.org.nz/earthquake/2025p806773
QUAKE: Mag 5.1, Tue, Jan 28 2025, 11:26:32 PM, 10 km east of Eketahuna. Depth: 50 km #eqnz https://www.geonet.org.nz/earthquake/2025p074148
GeoNet: Quake - 2025p074148
The quake may have been felt in Blenheim, Castlepoint, Dannevirke, Eketahuna, Feilding, French Pass, Hastings, Hawera, Hunterville, Levin, Martinborough, Masterton, Mokau, Motueka, Napier, Nelson, New Plymouth, Ohakune, Opunake, Palmerston North, Paraparaumu, Picton, Pongaroa, Porangahau, Seddon, Stratford, Taihape, Taumarunui, Taupo, Turangi, Waipukurau, Wairoa, Waverley, Wellington, Whanganui, and surrounding localities.
www.geonet.org.nz
January 28, 2025 at 10:29 AM
QUAKE: Mag 5.1, Tue, Jan 28 2025, 11:26:32 PM, 10 km east of Eketahuna. Depth: 50 km #eqnz https://www.geonet.org.nz/earthquake/2025p074148
We are selling up should anyone be interested in a large house and property in Hawkes Bay.
#ForSale #Property #Kikorangi #NZ
www.realestate.co.nz/42536433/res...
#ForSale #Property #Kikorangi #NZ
www.realestate.co.nz/42536433/res...
11 Cook Street, Waipukurau, Central Hawkes Bay - For Sale - realestate.co.nz
House for sale at 11 Cook Street, Waipukurau, Central Hawkes Bay, Hawkes Bay 4200, with 6 beds, 2 baths, 3651m² land area. Deadline Sale. View all 24 property photos and Waipukurau and Surrounds subur...
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March 23, 2024 at 1:27 AM
We are selling up should anyone be interested in a large house and property in Hawkes Bay.
#ForSale #Property #Kikorangi #NZ
www.realestate.co.nz/42536433/res...
#ForSale #Property #Kikorangi #NZ
www.realestate.co.nz/42536433/res...
I'll be giving a talk on Feb 17 for the Hawkes Bay RSNZ and Art Deco celebration week on "the other large HB quake" the 1863 Waipukurau earthquake
February 5, 2026 at 6:25 PM
I'll be giving a talk on Feb 17 for the Hawkes Bay RSNZ and Art Deco celebration week on "the other large HB quake" the 1863 Waipukurau earthquake
We had two close in Waipukurau late 2025 and now another (an op shop) is closing because their rent is too high. Leaves room for another dollar or vape shop.
January 25, 2026 at 11:38 PM
We had two close in Waipukurau late 2025 and now another (an op shop) is closing because their rent is too high. Leaves room for another dollar or vape shop.
QUAKE: Mag 5.1, Tue, Jan 28 2025, 11:25:14 PM, 20 km north-west of Ruatoria. Depth: 45 km #eqnz https://www.geonet.org.nz/earthquake/2025p074146
GeoNet: Quake - 2025p074146
The quake may have been felt in Cambridge, Gisborne, Hamilton, Hastings, Kawhia, Matawai, Murupara, Napier, Opotiki, Pukekohe, Rotorua, Ruatoria, Taihape, Taumarunui, Taupo, Tauranga, Te Araroa, Te Aroha, Te Awamutu, Te Kaha, Te Kuiti, Thames, Tokomaru Bay, Tokoroa, Tolaga Bay, Turangi, Waipukurau, Wairoa, Whakaari/White Island, Whakatane, Whangamata, Whitianga, and surrounding localities.
www.geonet.org.nz
January 28, 2025 at 10:28 AM
QUAKE: Mag 5.1, Tue, Jan 28 2025, 11:25:14 PM, 20 km north-west of Ruatoria. Depth: 45 km #eqnz https://www.geonet.org.nz/earthquake/2025p074146