Before European settlement, thick forest covered most of the Hutt Valley, with areas of marshland close to the … See more

The Hutt City Council comprises a mayor and 12 councillors. Campbell Barry became New Zealand's youngest mayor and was first elected in 2019, succeeding Ray Wallace. The city's six electoral wards (Northern, … See more

The city centres on the lower southern valley of the Hutt River, to the northeast of the city of Wellington. The valley widens into a delta as the river nears its mouth, so the central urban area of the city forms a triangle wit… See more

Lower Hutt City covers 376.40 km (145.33 sq mi) and had an estimated population of 114,000 as of June 2023, with a population density of 303 people per km . The urban area covers 78.53 km (30.32 sq mi) and had an esti… See more

Historically, Petone, Seaview and Gracefield have been the main area for industry in the Wellington region, with industries including meat processing and freezing, motor vehicle assembly, and timber proc… See more

Several education and research facilities of national significance are in the southern half of the city. Cultural facilities include the Petone Settlers Museum, War Memorial Library, Dowse Art Museum and Vogel House… See more

Lower Hutt has four state secondary schools: Taita College, Naenae College, Hutt Valley High School and Wainuiomata High School. Other secondary schools include Chilton Saint James School, a private girls school; … See more