Milne Crescent in Taitā, Lower Hutt is named after William Scott Milne, who arrived in New Zealand on the ship “Lady Nugent” on 17th March 1841, at the age of 16, and established his home in Taitā, Lower Hutt. On December 31, 1847, William Scott Milne married Grace Yule when he was 23, and she […]
Crawford Grove in Naenae likely derives its name from its original owner, Mr. G.G. Gibbes-Watson, who owned this land and bestowed the name in honour of his wife, the former Miss Crawford, who was a Wellington school teacher.
Taine Street in Taitā, Lower Hutt, is likely named after James John Taine (born in 1817) who was a merchant who arrived in New Zealand on the ship “Adelaide” in March 1840. He had business premises and a wharf at Lambton Quay and lived on the Eastern side of the Hutt River. His business premises […]
Peter Tapp Way is named after the late Peter Tapp, a highly respected individual in Wainuiomata. Peter Tapp dedicated his entire career to the panel beating industry, successfully operating a company in Wainuiomata that specialised in panel beating, mechanical work, and trailer hire. Throughout his life, Peter Tapp actively contributed to the community by employing […]
Brian Hughes Road is named after John Brian Hughes, a dedicated plumber and avid cyclist, played a significant role in the Wainuiomata’s growth and development. He was known to everyone as Brian Hughes, and he arrived in Wainuiomata in the early 1960s. Brian and his family settled at number 71 Karaka Street, where they built […]
Tauhou is the Mãori name for the silvereye, or wax eye, native bird which can be found in the bush areas around Wainuiomata. Tauhou literally translates into “New Arrival”, which also nicely describes the recent new uprising of Wainuiomata as a great place to live. The name “Tauhou Lane” was chosen by the Wainuiomata Community Board on the […]
Rato Rise is a private road that was formed as part of the subdivision and development of the Rato Rosanna Home located off Tyndall Street. The house was renamed Rato after the te reo word for sunset, rātō (rā = sun & tō = to set). The house sits on the Eastern Hills of Lower […]
Name after the bird, Pūkeko. There have been large colonies of Pūkeko all along the Parkway and extension area for as many years. Over time these birds have been pushed further and further back from their habitats with the surrounding buildings and road works. With still some bush on the upper slopes, it is hoped some bird life still […]
Toroa is te reo for Albatross, which are considered kaitiaki (guardians) tuākana (elders) of all the other bird species of Wainuiomata who will always be its taonga (Treasure). “Te aro” means the pathway of and is used a lot now for new street names. The developer of this new street requested the street name, and it was […]
Named after Mrs. Margaret Andrews in the Lower Hutt community. Mrs. Andrews, the wife of John Andrews (See Andrews Avenue), former mayor of Lower Hutt from 1933 to 1947. As Mayoress, Mrs. Andrews demonstrated exceptional community engagement, particularly during the challenging years of the Second World War.