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 to her heritage. The street name commemorates the personal history of the Tilbury family and their contribution to the local community in Naenae, Lower Hutt.
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