Entrance to the disused Awarua Radio ZLB station on State Highway One. Photo 2007 Alex Glennie
Original Awarua Radio ‘engine house’ erected by Telefunken in 1913. Photo 2007 Alex Glennie
Original transmitter/operating building at Awarua Radio, erected in 1913, later converted to staff quarters and kitchen, now a private residence. Photo 2007 Alex Glennie
Another view of the original transmitter/operating building built in 1913, now a private residence, with the original engine house in the background. Photo 2007 Alex Glennie
At left, one of the guy anchors for the original 400-foot tower at Awarua Radio. Photo 2007 Alex Glennie
Original three staff houses at Awarua Radio, built by Telefunken in 1913. Photo 2007 Alex Glennie
Original three staff houses at Awarua Radio, built by Telefunken in 1913. Photo 2007 Alex Glennie
Original three staff houses at Awarua Radio, built by Telefunken in 1913. Photo 2007 Alex Glennie
New receiving station built in 1940 at Awarua Radio, now a private residence. Photo 2007 Alex Glennie
New receiving station built in 1940 at Awarua Radio, now a private residence. Photo 2007 Alex Glennie
New transmitter building erected in 1970s at Awarua Radio, which now houses the Awarua Communications Museum. Photo 2007 Alex Glennie
Placard advertising the Southland Post and Telegraph Communications Museum, which was being built in the former Awarua Radio transmitter building (the museum opened in 2016 under the name Awarua Communications Museum). Photo 2007 Alex Glennie
Entrance to Awarua Communications Museum (formerly Awarua Radio) in 2016
My name is Don Frame (ex-Invercargill). Last year I attended a Building Surveyors Conference at Tauranga and one of the speakers was talking about their operations at the old Awarua Radio Station. At that time, he was talking about education and employment opportunities for school leavers. I have some bright kids interested in what that business offers. Unfortunately, I have lost that persons contact information and wonder if you could assist and point me in the right direction. He also talked about Rocket Lab in the North Island. Would welcome your assistance and await your response.
Don Frame
(03)5464759
0274 331 051.