Named by Richard John Seddon after his boss in an iron factory in Lancashire, William Melling. Seddon also named Normandale.
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Seddon Street
Richard John Seddon was Prime Minister 1893-1906. The street was prominent in the Waddington settlement in 1918. NZ History Biography Richard Seddon’s nickname, ‘King Dick’, says it all. Our longest-serving and most famous leader not only led the government, many argued he was the government. For 13 years he completely dominated politics. Like Julius Vogel, […]
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Normandale Road
Named by Richard John Seddon (Prime Minister 1893-1906} after his wife’s mother’s maiden name, Ann Norrnandale.
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Whites Line West
Thank you to Hutt City Libraries for sharing this information. Whites Line was the second road established in the Hutt Valley and the first road to slice across the Valley. It’s now a major thoroughfare. Some suggest it was called ‘Whites Line’ because it was an ‘aukati’ or ‘line which no (white) man could […]
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Whites Line East
Thank you to Hutt City Libraries for sharing this information. Whites Line was the second road established in the Hutt Valley and the first road to slice across the Valley. It’s now a major thoroughfare. Some suggest it was called ‘Whites Line’ because it was an ‘aukati’ or ‘line which no (white) man could […]
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Jacaranda Grove
As with many streets in Maungaraki named after trees or flowers, Jacaranda Grove is named after the Jacaranda flowering plant. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Latin America and the Caribbean.
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Ardal Grove
Ardal Grove is a residential street located in the Tirohanga suburb of Stokes Valley in Lower Hutt. The street was named by developer George Austad, who had Norwegian ancestry. It is likely that the name “Ardal” was chosen by Austad to reflect his heritage, as there are two places named “Ardal” on the map of […]
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Anson Grove
Anson Grove in Naenae was named after Dr. George Edward Anson, who lived in Anson House located in nearby Trinity Avenue. Anson House was a significant historical building and is one of the last original bay villas in Lower Hutt. Dr. Anson was a prominent figure in the medical and publishing industries in New Zealand. […]
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Andrews Avenue
Andrews Avenue, a significant street in the Central Business District (CBD) of Lower Hutt, is named after John William Andrews, a highly esteemed figure in the community. Born in 1892, Andrews made significant contributions to the development of the Hutt Valley throughout the early 20th century. He was a respected businessman, operating a joinery manufacturing […]
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Amberley Grove
Amberley Grove is a residential street located in the suburb of Epuni in Lower Hutt. The street’s name has an interesting backstory, which dates back to its development. According to local history, the street was named by one of its developers, Mr. Trousdell. Mr. Trousdell had previously lived in Sussex, England, and named the street […]