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Maungaraki, Lower Hutt

Otonga Heights

Named after the former Otonga School, which was present in the spot of this subdivision in Maungaraki, after the 1999 merger of Otonga and Puketiro Schools became Maungaraki School. The original name proposed by the developer, Strawberry Homes, was “Goldsmith Rise” as they had adopted a theme of Strawberries, with each of their house types being named […]

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Seaview, Lower Hutt

Wareham Place

Wareham Place was a new access road that was constructed as part of the Barnes Street industrial subdivision. The developer of the subdivision, R B Steel, had requested that the road be named Wareham Place. The proposed name, Wareham Place, was chosen to recognise the significant contributions made by Mr Bryan Wareham of Wareham Cameron. […]

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Manor Park, Lower Hutt

Cottle Heath Close

Cottle Heath Close, a private road serving a subdivision off Golf Road in Manor Park, was named by the Hutt City Council on 11th July 2005. The developer of the subdivision, who is the son-in-law of Shirley Heath and the late Ray Heath, requested that the private right of way be named “Cottle Heath Close.” […]

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Wainuiomata, Lower Hutt

Woodland Grove

A subdivision was developed off The Strand in Wainuiomata, which included the creation of a new grove. The developer of the subdivision made a request to the council to bestow a name upon this newly constructed grove, and the chosen name became Woodland Grove. The name Woodland Grove was chosen with a deep appreciation for […]

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Wainuiomata, Lower Hutt

Sun Valley Way

Sun Valley Grove, in the subdivision located on the former Sun Valley school site at 67 Meremere Street, carried a significant historical background. The developer of the subdivision had requested the name Sun Valley Grove for one of the two new roads within the development. The history of Sun Valley School played a central role […]

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Wainuiomata, Lower Hutt

Sun Valley Grove

Sun Valley Grove, in the subdivision located on the former Sun Valley school site at 67 Meremere Street, carried a significant historical background. The developer of the subdivision had requested the name Sun Valley Grove for one of the two new roads within the development. The history of Sun Valley School played a central role […]

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Belmont, Lower Hutt

Aran More Place

Aran More Place, in Belmont, takes its name from the personal connection and heritage of the developer, J Walsh. The name Aran More holds significant meaning for the developer, as it represents their ancestral place in Ireland. Aran More refers to Árainn Mhór, the largest of the three Aran Islands located off the western coast of […]

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Belmont, Lower Hutt

Tara Place

Tara Place, one of the private roads within the subdivision, was named by the developer J Walsh, who had a personal connection and significance to the name. Tara holds special meaning for the developers as it refers to their place of origin in Ireland. The name Tara is derived from the Hill of Tara, an […]

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Fairfield, Lower Hutt

Laura Fergusson Grove

Laura Fergusson Grove derives its name from the Laura Fergusson Trust, an organisation that has been providing independent lifestyle opportunities for individuals with physical disabilities since 1972. At the time the Laura Fergusson Community was only located in Hamerton Street, Naenae. It comprises purpose-built motel-style units and self-contained flats designed to support people with physical […]

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Waiwhetu, Lower Hutt

Awamutu Grove

Awamutu Grove is located in Waiwhetu, Lower Hutt. The name “Awamutu” means “end of the river” in Maori. In the 1800s, the Awamutu River was a large and swampy river that enclosed both Udy’s Island and Frethey’s Island, the latter of which is now Hutt Park Raceway. Awamutu Grove is situated on the site of […]