Apperley Way in Wainuiomata is named after Frederick John Apperley (1886–1970), who owned land in the area, and his brother Leonard Percival Apperley (1887–1988), a bond holder in the Wainuiomata Development Companyi. Leonard’s name is also inscribed on the Wainuiomata War Memorial obelisk. Both brothers were farmers in various parts of Wainuiomata.
- Hutt City Council – Wainuiomata Community Board Meeting Papers[↩]