The Monowai power station sits at the convergence of the Monowai and Waiau Rivers. PHOTOS: LAURA SMITH
: Hard work underpins village’s history
The Monowai power station sits at the convergence of the Monowai and Waiau Rivers. PHOTOS: LAURA SMITH
: Hard work underpins village’s history
Lake Monowai in Southland. : Hard work underpins village’s history
Lake Monowai in Southland. : Hard work underpins village’s history
Merrill Laurence moved to Monowai Village in 2014 and has run the Mountains Edge Cabins accommodation since. : Hard work underpins village’s history
Merrill Laurence moved to Monowai Village in 2014 and has run the Mountains Edge Cabins accommodation since. : Hard work underpins village’s history
Hard work underpins village’s history : Hard work underpins village’s history
Hard work underpins village’s history : Hard work underpins village’s history
Judith and Peter Murdoch moved to Monowai Village in 1965, and have lived there ever since. : Hard work underpins village’s history
Judith and Peter Murdoch moved to Monowai Village in 1965, and have lived there ever since. : Hard work underpins village’s history
The Waiau River offers fishing spots and excellent views heading towards Monowai. : Hard work underpins village’s history
The Waiau River offers fishing spots and excellent views heading towards Monowai. : Hard work underpins village’s history
Hard work underpins village’s history
Peter Murdoch can count on his hands the number of permanent residents in Monowai Village. At 84, he is the village’s oldest resident and happy to...