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.
Airdrie Avenue in Naenae, Lower Hutt, derives its name from a house called “Airdrie” that was located in the area. The house belonged to Mr and Mrs Tilbury junior, with Mrs Tilbury being born Jean Rumgay. Airdrie, a town in Scotland, was her birthplace, and naming the avenue after her hometown serves as a connection […]
Harry Butler, farmer, of Naenae and his wife Susan owned part of section 39 in 1900. The street is probably named after this family, but another Butler story is worthy of mention. On an earlier stay in New Zealand the Rev. John Gare Butler had been associated with the Rev. Samuel Marsden in the Bay […]
G.H. Chapman, a well known citizen, voluntarily undertook the initial development of the new Riddiford Park and installed the swings, slides, roundabout etc. in the children’s play area in the 1920s.
Previously named Cottle’s Lane. John and Marion Walters and five children arrived in the “Slains Castle” in 1841 and lived in the area.
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, […]
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. […]