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Ngāuruhoe erupting, 1928

Ngāuruhoe erupting, 1928

Ngāuruhoe erupting, 1928

Members of Sir James Gunson’s household at Mangatepopo valley watch Mt Ngāuruhoe erupting in 1928. Gunson, who was the mayor of Auckland at the time, was a strong advocate of opening up Tongariro National Park to people from the city.

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Alexander Turnbull Library
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