[1][2] It was decorated with an archway when the 13+1⁄2 mi (21.7 km) Mangaweka to Taihape section was opened by the Prime Minister, Richard Seddon, on 21 November 1904.

[4] On 25 January 1904 the sawmillers, Bosher Bros, applied for siding,[5] which cost them about £400.

[5] Like the other stations along this part of NIMT, Winiata had freight from several other timber mills, including Bright & Carter,[9] Manawatu Timber Co,[5] Sowersby and Symes.

[6] By 1959 only lime, manure and sheep were being carried and the sidings stored stock wagons during the slack season.

On 10 August 1959 the station closed to passengers, parcels, and goods in small lots.