Situated in Whangarei Harbour, Limestone Island is an important site for New Zealand’s early cement industry.
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An integral part of the Wairakei Power Scheme, Ōhaaki is notable for its 105 metre (m) high cooling tower and …
A major landmark in Invercargill, the Water Tower was built in 1889. Combining utility with adornment, it was built to …
The Hutt Estuary Bridge, completed in 1954, was New Zealand’s first substantial bridge with a prestressed concrete superstructure. At the …
Completed in 1962, the Moutoa sluice gates form a major component of the lower Manawatu River Control Scheme – New …
Auckland's North Head had the longest history of any of New Zealand’s coastal forts. It was in service until 1957 …
Known locally as the Borough Race, this system was constructed to supply Oamaru with reticulated potable drinking water and water …
Opened in 1986, the Motunui Synthetic Fuels Plant was the world’s finest commercial production facility converting natural gas to synthetic …
The Shot Tower marks the site of the former Colonial Ammunition Company (CAC) factory.
The Marsden Point Oil Refinery in Northland is New Zealand’s only refiner of oil products. It produces premium and regular …
The tunnelling machine, used in 1924–25 for the construction of the headrace tunnel for the Motukawa Power Station (commissioned in …
This single span deck arch bridge was built over the Ohau River in the South Island’s Mackenzie Country in 1889. …
The Otago Iron Rolling Mills Company commenced operations under the name of Smellie Brothers Limited. Their first mill was official …
Housed in the old Maungatapere Dairy Factory buildings 12 kilometres from Whangarei, the Packard Motor Museum is thought to have …
In 1886, following a demonstration of electric lighting in four of the hotels in Reefton by self-styled “electrician” Walter Prince, …
