Ruahihi Power Station from above the penstocks in 1996.

Date1996-05-10Reference NumberPhoto 18-048DescriptionRuahihi Power Station on State Highway 29 along the Wairoa River, taken from above the penstocks in 1996. The station was operational from 1981 but immediately experienced the collapse of the eastern bank of the canal supplying water to the station. This was replaced by an extended penstock (visible foreground) and a new forebay.

FormatPositivePhysical DescriptionMedium format colour slidePhotographer/CreatorDavid VernonSourcesKaimai Hydro Development Scheme

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RoomClimate controlled room - offsite

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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, copyright applies.CopyrightKaimai Hydropower LimitedCopyright Holder Contact DetailsTrustpower Limited, Truman Lane, Te Maunga, Tauranga, New ZealandAcknowledgementTauranga City Libraries Photo 18-048

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Part of Photograph CollectionKaimai Hydropower images by David VernonKeywordsRuahihi Power StationHydropower

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Ruahihi Power Station from above the penstocks in 1996.

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