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The content of our page is intended for informational purposes only. The Wairarapa Archive will not accept any liability for loss or damage suffered by any person or body due to information provided on this page or linked sites. The information is provided on the basis that anyone accessing it takes responsibility for assessing the relevance and accuracy of its content. Ngā mihi nui — we look forward to sharing the Wairarapa’s stories with you.

Man riding a unicycle during an industrial fair, taken in 1964.Found among photographic material taken and collected by ...
01/06/2026

Man riding a unicycle during an industrial fair, taken in 1964.

Found among photographic material taken and collected by Ben Iorns.

Postcard photograph of Pongaroa after a snowfall.Photo taken in 1918.
29/05/2026

Postcard photograph of Pongaroa after a snowfall.

Photo taken in 1918.

29/05/2026
Printed in the Wairarapa Age on this day in 1926:
28/05/2026

Printed in the Wairarapa Age on this day in 1926:

Masterton police constable Chris Holden with the recovered Ronald McDonald statue which had been stolen from his seat ou...
27/05/2026

Masterton police constable Chris Holden with the recovered Ronald McDonald statue which had been stolen from his seat outside McDonald's the night before.

Photo taken by Lisa Duggan, and printed in the Wairarapa Times-Age on this day in 1994.

Two men putting sheep through a dipping channel at Te Mara farm.Taken by William Kemble Welch, circa 1900.
26/05/2026

Two men putting sheep through a dipping channel at Te Mara farm.

Taken by William Kemble Welch, circa 1900.

Printed in the Wairarapa Daily Times on this day in 1926:
25/05/2026

Printed in the Wairarapa Daily Times on this day in 1926:

Fred Maunsell jumping his horse 'Pickles' over a wooden fence at Tinui Sports.Taken circa 1935.
21/05/2026

Fred Maunsell jumping his horse 'Pickles' over a wooden fence at Tinui Sports.

Taken circa 1935.

Masterton magician and comedian Ljinon Mihell performing a trick with an amazing expanding newspaper at Masterton Librar...
20/05/2026

Masterton magician and comedian Ljinon Mihell performing a trick with an amazing expanding newspaper at Masterton Library.

Photo taken by Lisa Duggan, and printed in the Wairarapa Times-Age on this day in 1994.

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