1981 Ruahihi canal collapse

DateSeptember 1981Reference NumberPhoto 20-286DescriptionPrime Minister Robert Muldoon opened the Ruahihi Power Station on 19 September 1981. The day after, the canal that carried water to its penstocks collapsed, devastating large areas of the surrounding countryside,

Network Manager for NZTA, Terry Boyle, took a series of photographs of the area after its collapse. FormatDigitalPhotographer/CreatorTerry Boyle

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Kaitiakitanga StatementWe ask that, in addition to normal copyright and privacy considerations, users of our heritage resources uphold the mana and dignity of the people, communities and places depicted within.Cultural/Ethical StatusNoaRestrictionsNo cultural/ethical restrictions apply. However, the copyright holder has assigned a Creative Commons license.CopyrightTauranga City LibrariesLicenseCC BY 4.0AcknowledgementTe Ao Mārama - Tauranga City Libraries Photo 20-286

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Part of Photograph CollectionTerry Boyle photographic collection

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1981 Ruahihi canal collapse

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