History / War

Hidden WWII history on Waiheke and Whangaparaoa Peninsula

13:35 pm on 9 August 2023

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During World War Two the New Zealand government commissioned three top secret military tunnels to be built.

Fort Stony Batter on Waiheke, Whangaparaoa Peninsula, and Wrights Hill in Wellington.

Also, we learn all about the RMS Niagara and the potential impending ecological disaster. 

Heritage and Archaeological manager Timothy Moon speaks to Jesse.

Photo: Tim Moon