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Managing Organization:
Town of Wairoa
Notes:
This lighthouse was moved from its original location to the main street in Wairoa in 1955. A new light was put in its place and was maintained by keepers until 1982. The lighthouse, although far from the sea, is lit at night as a symbol of progress and development in Wairoa.
Tower Height: 28
Description of Tower: WHite and red wooden, hexagonal tower.
This light is not operational
Date Established: 1878
Date Present Tower Built: 1878
Tower Moved?
1955
Current Use: City monument.
Open To Public? Grounds only.
Keepers: Charles Robson (c. 1881), C. W. Skill (assistant, c. 1881), ? Edgar (assistant, c. 1880s)
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