Manakau, Horowhenua

Report on happenings in Manakau, published in the 19 July 1889 Manawatu Herald

George Hutt's death; Manakua school's headmaster ill; fruit and ornamental trees being planted

Report on a robbery at Manakau, published in the 13 December 1894 Manawatu Herald

A store and the Manakau schoolmaster's house were broken into and property of some considerable value taken away.

Extract of letter published in 20 December 1894 edition of the Manawatu Herald

Letter regarding the transfer of Mr Campbell's license from Otaki Licensing Committee to Levin.

Report on a robbery at Manakau, published in the 27 December 1894 Manawatu Herald

Two men were charged with breaking into the Manakau schoolmaster's house and stealing jewellery valued at £40.

Report of the Manakau School picnic, published in the 19 March 1896 Manawatu Herald

The Manakau school picnic was held in Mr Brown's paddock on a fine day.

Report on Swainson and Bevan's stables fire, published in the 8 November 1909 Evening Post

The large stables of Messrs. Swainson and Bevan, Ltd. were totally destroyed by fire on Saturday night.

Scene alongside Manakau railway station, circa 1910

Report on search for a missing man, published in the 23 April 1912 Poverty Bay Herald

Search continues for missing man Stanley J. Beattie about Mount Crawford in the Tararua range.

Report on happenings in Manakau, published in the 21 June 1916 Evening Post

Manakau is a thriving township, a dairying centre with the possibilities of fruit-growing, while root crops predominate

Report on Manakau Town Hall fire, published in the 12 July 1912 Wanganui Chronicle

The Manakau Town Hall, the store adjoining, and a motor-car, all belonging to T. Bevan, were destroyed by fire.

Report on fatalities at Manakau, published in the 7 August 1916 Ohinemuri Gazette

Edward Bates of Petone, his wife and a 5 year old son were killed when a big rata fell across their tent.

Report on Manakau Store fire, published in the 8 August 1917 Feilding Star

The Manakau Store of Mr. Howard Andrews was totally destroyed by fire last night.

Report on Manakau Hotel fire, published in the 10 November 1919 Marlborough Express

The two-storey hotel was destroyed by fire the afternoon before and a casual employee was burned to death.

Report on death of the Manakau Hotel licensee, published in the 17 November 1919 Colonist

J.W. Davies died suddenly as a result of heart seizure

Report on Manakau school's end of year awards, published in the 26 December 1923 Evening Post

Report lists the names of those who achieved proficiency and competency certificates, and merit prizes.

Report on car accident at Manakau, published in the 10 March 1941 Evening Post

Palmerston North couple returning from Wellington when their car ran off the road to collide with a petrol pump

Manakau village, May 1951

Aerial view of Manakau taken from the north west.

Manakau and surrounding land

Aerial view of Manakau taken from the south east.

Manakau village, 21 Mar 1956

Aerial view of Manakau taken from the north west.

Manakau war memorial c2005

Manakau Heights Drive - Land Declared to be Road, 17 Dec 2009

Under section 114 of the Public Works Act 1981, Land Information New Zealand declared land to be road.

Image of old house, Manakau, 26 March 2011

Image of old house, Manakau, 26 March 2011

Image of old house, Manakau, 15 October 2011

Serious crash between truck and car in Manakau, reported 22 Dec 2019

The crash on State Highway 1, Manakau, near Kuku Beach Rd occured about 1:55pm on Sunday