Tinui floods

August 1876

A 'severe flood' was recorded. The bridge over the Tenui stream on the Castlepoint Road was reported to be in a precarious state as a result.

Whareama, Wairarapa Standard, 12 August 1876

2 May 1907

A Tenui correspondent of the Age telegraphs: 

"Floods in Tenui district are the highest ever known, The water has reached Johnstone's store [the general store, on the corner of Charles Street and Manawa Road] and was expected to reach a higher point by 7 o'clock last night when the tide was full and backed the river up. The situation is very serious, and settlers are busily engaged in removing all stock to higher levels, Slips and washouts are frequent along the road between Whakataki and Tenui.

The mail coach had to return to Carswells [Blairlogie Hotel] and the mails were brought to Masterton by horseback.

Bush Advocate, 2 May 1907