Kōrero: 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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Alexander Turnbull Library
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Te tuhi tohutoro mō tēnei whārangi:

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/mi/photograph/6851/ngauruhoe-erupting-1928 (accessed 20 April 2024)

He kōrero nā Eileen McSaveney, Carol Stewart and Graham Leonard, i tāngia i te 12 Jun 2006