1965 - Reticulation of Waioeka Gorge

Helicopter used to install poles and wires during the reticulation of the Waioeka Gorge.

Bay of Plenty Electricity Ltd. (B.O.P. Electric Power Board), March 1965, Electricity reticulation of the Waioeka Gorge line, Ōpōtiki. First single wire earth return line in this area using a Helicopter to install poles and run wire.
Photo taken at Girl Guides Hut, Waioeka Gorge.
Back l-r: Bruce Pelvin; Jim Teddy; Ken Teddy; Kurei Martin; Ron McCormack; Doug Ashford; Aubrey Tawhai.

Middle l-r: Sid Hughes, Apa Ngamoki, Bill Peagram, Peter Rewita, Murray Pocock, Tony Browne.

Front l-r: Don Chapman, Peter Thompson, Jerry Walker, Herby Teddy, Rob Williams, Phil Crowley, Alf Wheeler. Collection: Joe Clements