Story: Historic volcanic activity

Ngāuruhoe erupting, 1928

Ngāuruhoe erupting, 1928

Members of Sir James Gunson’s household at Mangatepopo valley watch Mt Ngāuruhoe erupting in 1928. Gunson, who was the mayor of Auckland at the time, was a strong advocate of opening up Tongariro National Park to people from the city.

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Eileen McSaveney, Carol Stewart and Graham Leonard, 'Historic volcanic activity - Tongariro and Ngāuruhoe', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/photograph/6851/ngauruhoe-erupting-1928 (accessed 29 March 2024)

Story by Eileen McSaveney, Carol Stewart and Graham Leonard, published 12 Jun 2006