Makara Radio, 17 Oct 1957, by unidentified photographer for NZ Free Lance magazine. Alexander Turnbull Library
Makara Radio. Date unknown. Courtesy: Chris Underwood
View from Makara Radio. Date unknown. Courtesy: Chris Underwood
Feedlines for aerials at Makara Radio. Date unknown. Courtesy: Chris Underwood
Gantry for aerial feedlines at Makara Radio. Date unknown. Courtesy: Chris Underwood
Feedpoint for one of the receiving aerials at Makara Radio. Date unknown. Courtesy: Chris Underwood
Riggers working at Makara Radio. Date unknown. Courtesy: Chris Underwood
Riggers prepare to remove one of the less accessible poles at Makara Radio. Mana and Kapiti Islands can be seen faintly in background. Date unknown. Courtesy: Chris Underwood
To ease the pole out, additional holes were cut around the base with a post hole digger. Courtesy: Chris Underwood
Rigger directing crane so lifting hook can be attached to the old pole. Courtesy: Chris Underwood
Removing pole at Makara Radio. Date unknown. Courtesy: Chris Underwood