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1 HVUH LND Street name origins master compiled by Lynly Lessels Yates New Zealand updated 30 October 2016

UPPER HUTT STREET NAME ORIGINS MASTER I first began transcribing the address from the index and maps on the 27

th Edition of the local 2014-2015 Upper Hutt directory. I continued adding to

the list by researching at various repositories which included the Upper Hutt City website, Hutt City website, Archives NZ Wellington (Survey and Land Department records), Wises New Zealand Post Office Directories, New Zealand Electoral Rolls, newspaper collections searchable on Papers past website, Upper Hutt The History by J A Kelleher, local publications, various other websites and information from Upper Hutt residences. This is a work in progress document and as time and information becomes available additional information will be added. I am happy to receive any additions and/or alterations to the list below. An Upper Hutt Leader newspaper article stated that the naming of new streets in Upper Hutt was the responsibility of the Parks and Reserves Department of the Upper Hutt City Council. Address Source District Post

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Advertiser Lane Advertiser Lane was named after the Upper Hutt Advertiser newspaper. The Lanes in Central Upper Hutt naming theme was local newspapers, editors or people associated with these newspapers. Evening Post newspaper 14 January 1911 - The latest addition to the Dominion’s newspaper family has reached us from the Upper Hutt. A weekly journal styled the Hutt Valley Independent published by Mr A J McCurdy for the Hutt Valley Independent and Upper Hutt Advertiser Newspaper Proprietary. It is intended to purvey local news only and to ‘satisfy a long felt want by supplying a full and complete record of matters of special interest to people within the radius it sets out to serve.

Elderslea Upper Hutt CBD

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Advocate Lane Advocate Lane was named after the Farmers Union “Advocate” newspaper. Angus McCurdy was at one time the secretary of the Farmers Union and was involved in the Advocate’s publication. Angus McCurdy established the Hutt Valley Independent newspaper. Wairarapa Daily Times newspaper 26 November 1906 - It is stated that Mr McCurdy lately secretary of the Farmers Union intends to bring a civil action claiming £256 for services in connection with the Farmers Union ‘Advocate’ newspaper. The Lanes in Central Upper Hutt naming theme was local newspapers or editors or people associated with these newspapers

UH CBD 5018

Agate Grove Agate Grove was named after the Agate gemstone. Gemstones were the theme when naming the streets in the Birchville subdivision and based on the geological feature of Emerald Hill also situated in the same district of Birchville.

Birchville 5018

Akatarawa Road Akatarawa Road was named after Akatarawa meaning Trailing Vines. Another tributary said Akatarawa meant hanging vine. This was the original Maori walking track from Waikanae on the Kapiti Coast to Upper Hutt in the Hutt Valley. Akatarawa Road - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1959 & 1961-1962 Akatarawa road noted in article Evening Post newspaper 07 Jan 1890

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Akron Grove Akron Grove was named after the city Akron in the state of Ohio USA. American state or place name theme was used for the Totara Park subdivision.

Totara Park 5018

Alamein Avenue Alamein was named after the battle of El Alamein. The New Zealand Division fought in battle of El Alamein during World War Two

Mangaroa 5018

Alexander Road Alexander Road may have been named after an early settler Edward Alexander or one of his descendants who farmed in the Wallaceville area (section 61). But it may have been named after Eric Edwin Alexander the contractor who built the road and owner of the Alexander Contracting Company in Upper Hutt.

Trentham 5018

Alexandra Street Alexandra Street no longer exists but was merged into and renamed the McParland Street around early 1960s. On 01 April 1962 Alexandria Street was renamed and became part of the McParland Street extension. Alexandra Street - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1955 & 1959 & 1961-1962.

Upper Hutt Ebdentown

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Alexandria Street Alexandria Street no longer exists but was located in the Oxford Park area where the Oxford Crescent School is situated. Alexandria Street was recorded on the 1908 plan of the “Upper Hutt Township Estate”.


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Alleyne Court Alleyne Court I was informed was named after the former wife of Mr Les Taylor a land agent who was involved initially in developing the subdivision. The only female to match was Mary Alleyne Taylor 1898-1992 who in 1922 married John Ashmole Taylor.

Brown Owl 5018

Alleys Way Alleys Way was named after Geoffrey Thomas Alley (1903-1986) an All Black, New Zealand first National Librarian and founder of Upper Hutt Library. He retired to his Upper Hutt property. His brother was Rewi Alley (1897-1987).

Ebdentown 5018

Amber Grove Amber grove was name after the Amber gemstone. Gemstones were the theme when naming the streets in the Birchville subdivision and based on the geological feature of Emerald Hill also situated in Birchville.

Birchville 5018

Andrews Lane Andrews lane was perhaps named after W A L Andrews. I was informed after either Les Andrews or Mrs Carolyn Andrews. I was informed that W A L (Les) Andrews was a popular journalist and Director of the Upper Hutt Times newspaper. Mr Les Andrews of Kaitoke was President of the A & P Association & County Council member until his death March 1953. The Lanes in Central Upper Hutt naming theme was local newspapers or editors or people associated with these newspapers

UH CBD 5018

Aniseed Grove Aniseed Grove was named after the plant Aniseed. There was an Alpine plant theme for the subdivision.

Timberlea 5018

Anzac Drive Anzac Drive was named after the Australia and New Zealand Army Corps and ANZAC Cove in Gallipoli Turkey where the ANZAC troops fought.

Trentham Camp 5018

Aorangi Street Aorangi Street no longer exists but was perhaps named after the Aorangi Forest Park in the Wairarapa. Aorangi means – Ao light or cloud – rangi sky - Light of Heaven – World in the Sky

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– Cloud of Heaven. Aorangi Street in Heretaunga was merged into the end of York Street. Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1955 & 1959 & 1961-1962 records Aorangi Street

Aragon Grove Aragon Grove was named after Catherine of Aragon who was Queen of England from 1509 until 1533 as the first wife of King Henry VIII. Kingsley Heights subdivision street names had a Royalty theme.

Kingsley Heights 5018

Ararino Street Ararino Street was named after Trentham Estate (no date) recorded Liverpool, Ranfurly, Islington and Ararino streets & Housing development 02 April 1927 Fergusson Drive, John, Beth, Bristol & Ararino streets. Ararino Street - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1955 & 1959 & 1961-1962

Trentham 5018

Ararino Street extension Ararino Street Extension no longer exists but was renamed Ararino Street. Ararino Street extension - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1959 & 1961-1962

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Argyle Grove Argyle Grove was named after The Grove was part of the Trentham Estate. Argyle is a diamonds pattern and often associated with the tartan of Clan Campbell of Argyll in Scotland. Argyle Grove - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1959 & 1961-1962

Trentham 5018

Arnot Avenue Arnot Avenue was perhaps named after a member of the Arnot family. Gerald & Winifred May Arnot resided in Upper Hutt in 1963. Arthur Clouston was the developer of the Clouston Park Estate which was opened on 18 March 1954.

Clouston Park 5018

Arundel Grove Arundel Grove was perhaps named after Arundel Castle in West Sussex England Silverstream 5019

Ashdown Way Ashdown Way was perhaps named after Ashdown House in Oxfordshire England Silverstream 5019

Ashford Lane Ashford Lane was named after Ralph Hilton Ashford Printer and co-founder of the Leader in January 1939. Geoffrey Phillip Colin Ashford was also a Printer. The Lanes in Central Upper Hutt naming theme was local newspapers or editors or people associated with these newspapers

UH CBD 5018

Ashton Warner Way Ashton Warner Way was named after Sylvia Ashton Warner Way (1908-1984) a famous women New Zealand writer. Mansfield Subdivision street naming theme was famous New Zealand female writers. Mansfield Estate was a rural subdivision in Mangaroa valley between old Wallaceville and the former Whitemans properties. Mansfield was offered in November 1976 by Crest Properties Ltd (joint owners Mercantile Developments Ltd & Broadlands Dominion Group).

Whiteman’s Valley

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Avian Crescent Avian Crescent was named after the Avro Avian which was a British light aircraft designed by Avro in the 1920s and 1930s. The aircraft was flown by Sir Francis Charles Chichester KBE who was the developer and Director of the firm of Goodwin & Chichester and the Goodwin Chichester Aviation Company Ltd Wellington. Avian Crescent is off Avian Road and both roads have an Aircraft theme

Blue Mountains 5371

Avian Road Avian Road was named after the Avro Avian which was a British light aircraft designed by Avro Blue Mountains 5371

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in the 1920s and 1930s. The aircraft was flown by Sir Francis Charles Chichester KBE who was the developer and Director of the firm of Goodwin & Chichester and the Goodwin Chichester Aviation Company Ltd Wellington. Avian Road has an Aircraft theme like other roads in the same area

Avro Road Avro Road was named after Avro a British aircraft manufacturer who made the WWI Avro 504 and WWII Avro Lancaster. Avro Road has an Aircraft theme just like Avian Crescent and Avian Road in the same area

Blue Mountains 5371

Bailey Grove Bailey Grove was named after Ronald Leslie (Ron) Bailey QSM. Ron (1926-2015) was a member of Parliament for the Heretaunga Electorate from 1960 to 1981.

Trentham 5018

Baltimore Crescent Baltimore Crescent was named after Baltimore in the state of Maryland USA. American state or place name theme was used for the Totara Park subdivision.

Totara Park 5018

Banksiana Street Banksiana Street was named after the tree Banksiana. Pinus Banksiana also known as Jack Pine is a native of Canada.

Trentham 5018

Barton Avenue Barton Avenue was named after Richard Barton. Richard (1790-1866) arrived in New Zealand in 1840 and settled in Trentham on the land where the Avenue is situated. Barton Avenue - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1959 & 1961-1962

Heretaunga 5018

Barton Road Barton Road was named after Richard Barton. Richard (1790-1866) arrived in New Zealand in 1840 and settled in Trentham on the land where the road is situated. Barton Road - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1959 & 1961-1962

Heretaunga 5018

Bateson Way Bateson Way was named after Charles Bateson. Charles (1864-1912) company manager resided 1911 in Trentham with his wife Alice formerly Lowe (1866-1941).

Heretaunga 5018

Bathurst Street Bathurst Street was perhaps named after the Governor General of New Zealand Lord Bledisloe (Charles Bathurst) or his brother Major Arthur Henry Bathurst. The Governor General of New Zealand (1930-1935) Lord Bledisloe (1867-1958) appointed his brother Major Arthur Henry Bathurst (1872-1936) as the private military secretary to the Governor of New Zealand. Bathurst Street in Heretaunga was originally named Station Street but was renamed around 1930. The Upper Hutt Borough Council decided that “The recently constructed street connecting Gloucester and Bathurst streets at Silverstream was named Gard street” reference Papers past website Evening Post newspaper 30 April 1930 page 16 (Gard street is now situated between Gloucester and Whitemans Road) Bathurst Street - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1955 & 1959 & 1961-1962 Silverstream – Bathurst Street - The Upper Hutt Borough Council made a decision to rename Whitemans Valley Road to Bathurst Street – “Whiteman’s Valley road to be called Bathurst street” reference Papers past website Evening Post newspaper 30 April 1930 page 16 The Silverstream ratepayers and Upper Hutt residents objected strongly to the Whitemans Valley road being change to Bathurst street so the Council at a meeting decided that the road

Heretaunga Silverstream

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would remain unchanged reference Papers past website Evening Post newspaper 05 August 1930 page 15

Beaufort Close Beaufort Close was named after the house of Beaufort of an English noble family. The last wife of King Henry VIII was Queen Catherine Parr a descendant of the Beaufort family. In 1682 Charles II created Henry Somerset as the first Duke of Beaufort. Kingsley Heights subdivision street names had a Royalty theme.


Beechwood Lane Beechwood Lane was named after the Beech tree in the area. Beechwood Lane was originally part of the old Te Marua Road before the upgrade and renaming it to Main Road on State Highway 2

Te Marua 5018

Beechwood Way Beechwood Way was named after the Beech tree in the area. Beechwood Way is a branch off Beechwood Lane

Te Marua 5018

Benge Crescent Benge Crescent was named after the Benge family. The Benge's were early waggoneers taking timber to the market in Wellington. David Benge arrived in 1841 and later acquired a sawmill at the Mangaroa/Te Marua turnoff. His sons continued working the saw-mill until 1888 while other descendants became farmers in the Upper Hutt district. Arthur Clouston (also a saw miller) was the developer of the Clouston Park Estate which was opened on 18 March 1954.

Clouston Park 5018

Bentinck Street Bentinck Street was named after Lady Oliva Caroline Amelia Bentinck formerly Taylour. She became the owner of part section 125 Hutt District where the Bentinck Estate was situated. The land was originally purchased in 1843 by William Thompson an alderman of London but he never came to New Zealand and was one of the many absent landowners of that period. The Crown Grant was not issued until 1877. Lady Bentinick was the only child and daughter of Thomas Taylour Earl of Bective who inherited the land from William Thompson. He then signed it over to his daughter Lady Bentinck who was married to Lord Henry Cavendish Bentinck. Some people believe the Street was named after the original land owner’s descendants while others believe after the 1840 NZ Company ship Lord William Bentinck. It was not named after Lady Lucy Caroline Cavendish-Bentinck as she was actually Lady Lucy Caroline Cavendish formerly Lyttleton who married Lord Frederick Cavendish. Bentinck Street - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1955 & 1959 & 1961-1962

Wallaceville 5018

Benzie Avenue Benzie Avenue was named after Charles Benzie. In 1907 Charles was the hotelkeeper at Trentham Hotel later known as Quinn’s Post Hotel. In 1911 at Trentham Robert Hammond Benzie was a manager. Benzie Avenue - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1955 & 1959 & 1961-1962

Elderslea Wallaceville

5018

Bernadette Street Bernadette Street was named after Sister Mary Bernadette. Sister Bernadette spent 30 years at St Joseph’s orphanage taking care of the children. The subdivision was developed on land owned and previously used as the farm for the St Joseph’s orphanage.

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Beryl Grove Beryl Grove was named after the Beryl gemstone. Gemstones were the theme when naming the streets in the Birchville subdivision and based on the geological feature of Emerald Hill also situated in Birchville.

Birchville 5018

Beth Street Beth Street was named after I was informed that John Street and Beth Street were named after the children of the developer of the Trentham Estate. Horace Graham Rutter & Co was the land agent in Main Road Upper Hutt and advertised for sale the sections in the both streets. Horace’s wife was Elizabeth. I do not know who the developer of the subdivision was. John Skeoch Rutter born 1899 & Elizabeth Marion Rutter born 1901 parents were Marion and Thomas Rutter. Thomas may have been the brother of the land agent Horace Graham Rutter. The street was part of the Trentham Estate and the civil engineers were Beere and Seddon. The housing development 02 April 1927 records Fergusson Drive, John, Beth, Bristol, Ararino streets. Beth Street - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1955 & 1959 & 1961-1962

Trentham 5018

Betty Watt Grove Betty Watt Grove was named after Betty Watt (nee Thorner). Betty was New Zealand representative in Cricket (1956-1965) and Hockey (1960-1965). In Upper Hutt she was known for working with the elderly and bereavement support. The Riverstone Terrace subdivision street naming theme was Upper Hutt citizens who made a contribution to the district.

Riverstone Terrace

5018

Birch Grove Birch Grove was named after the large number of Birch trees in the area. In 1951 Deller subdivision Pinehaven records Pinehaven Road, Birch Grove & Winchester Avenue and the agents Goodwin & Chichester were also involved as well as H Ernest Leighton Ltd. Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1961-1962 recorded Birch Grove.

Pinehaven 5019

Birch Street Birch Street no longer exists. Birch Street is now part of Lane Street. Birch Street - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1955 & 1959 & 1961-1962

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Birch Terrace Birch Terrace was named after the Birch trees growing in the area. Birch Terrace - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1959 & 1961-1962

Birchville 5018

Birkinshaw Grove Birkinshaw Grove was named after Grant Birkinshaw the Upper Hutt City Council Planner at the beginning of the Craig’s Flat project. The Riverstone Terrace subdivision street naming theme was Upper Hutt citizens who made a contribution to the district.

Riverstone Terrace

5018

Black beech Street Black Beech Street was named after the native Black Beech trees growing in the area. Black Beech Street in Birchville was originally Kowhai Street

Birchville 5018

Blackbridge Road Blackbridge Road no longer exists but was once the main road to Akatarawa. Blackbridge Road was renamed Bridge Road. I located the information above but with additional research I have only been able to locate references to Blackbridge Lower Hutt and only a Blackbridge Road Upper Hutt in the Wises Directory. Blackbridge Road - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1959 -1961-1962

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Blenheim Street Blenheim was named after the early NZ Company ship Blenheim that arrived in Wellington in 1840. George Brown his parents and siblings arrived in NZ on the ship Blenheim. George was also the developer of the subdivision. Blenheim Street - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1955 & 1959 & 1961-1962

UH CBD Maidstone Wallaceville

5018

Blewman Street Blewman Street no longer exists. J Blewman was an Upper Hutt Councillor. Blewman Street - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1955 & 1959 & 1961-1962

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Blockhouse Lane Blockhouse Lane was named after the Blockhouse which is situated at the end of the Lane. The Wallaceville Blockhouse is an historical defence structure built in 1861.

Trentham Wallaceville

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Blue Mountains Road Blue Mountains Road was named because of the colour caused by early morning light against the hills in the area as seen from the land agent office of Goodwin & Chichester. Blue Mountains Road - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1961-1962

Pinehaven Blue Mountains

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Blueberry Grove Blueberry Grove was named after the plant Blueberry. There was an Alpine plant theme for the subdivision.

Timberlea 5018

Blundell Way Blundell Way was named after the Blundell family who owned land at Trentham. Henry Blundell (1813 Ireland-1878 Sydney Australia) was the founder of the early Wellington Evening Post newspaper. He held freehold sections No 11 & 33 at Wallaceville Upper Hutt as detailed in the Hutt Electoral Roll 1870 & 1875-1876. When Henry died in Australia his body was brought back to New Zealand and buried at Bolton Street cemetery in Wellington. Or was it named after Sir Denis Blundell (1907-1984) Governor General of New Zealand 1972-1977.

Heretaunga 5018

Boleyn Close Boleyn Close was named after Anne Boleyn who was Queen of England from 1533 to 1536 as the second wife of King Henry VIII and mother of Queen Elizabeth I. Kingsley Heights subdivision street names had a Royalty theme.


Bonnie Glen Crescent Bonnie Glen Crescent was named after the homestead “Bonnie Glen” built and owned by Angus John McCurdy. Angus started building Bonnie Glen also known as “The Castle” in 1891 on the plateau across the river at the junction of the Hutt river and Whakatiki Street. It was later destroyed by fire. Angus John McCurdy the first Mayor of Upper Hutt and editor of the Hutt Valley Independent newspaper.

Ebdentown 5018

Bracken Street Bracken Street was named after Perhaps after Thomas Bracken (1841-1898) the journalists who wrote New Zealand’s national anthem. Or perhaps after the Bracken fern that grew in the area. Bracken Street - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1955 & 1959 & 1961-1962

Wallaceville 5018

Bradley Lane Bradley Lane was named after Mrs Julia Bradley. Julia formerly Whiteman was a social columnist for the former Upper Hutt Times newspaper and later Editor of the Upper Hutt Leader (1964-1970). The Lanes in Central Upper Hutt naming theme was local newspapers or editors or people associated with these newspapers.

UH CBD 5018

Braganza Close Braganza Close was named after Catherine of Braganza who was Queen of England, Scotland Kingsley Heights 0000

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and Ireland from 1662 to 1685 and wife of King Charles II. Kingsley Heights subdivision street names had a Royalty theme.

Brentwood Street Brentwood Street was named after Brentwood the home of Lord Henry William Petre in Essex. Lord Petre’s son Henry William Petre (1820-1889) of the New Zealand Company was an early land owner in Upper Hutt. He gifted land in Upper Hutt to the Catholic Parish of St Josephs. Brentwood Street was formerly Tawai Street Extension. Brentwood Street - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1955 & 1959 & 1961-1962

Trentham 5018

Bridge Road Bridge Road was named because of the bridge on the road that crossed the Hutt River at Akatarawa. Bridge Road was originally named Blackbridge Road and was once the main road to Akatarawa. Bridge Road - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1961-1962

Birchville 5018

Brightwater Crescent Brightwater Crescent was named after Totara Park 5018

Bristol Street Bristol Street was named after Bristol a city in England. Housing development 02 April 1927 records Fergusson Drive, John, Beth, Bristol, Ararino streets. Bristol Street - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1955 & 1959 & 1961-1962

Trentham 5018

Brown Owl Brown Owl was named after the “Brown Owl” Tearooms which was named, owned & operated by Mrs May St Johnston. Development of Brown Owl & Vista Subdivision 1960 Main Road North & Brown Owl & Visa Grove.

Brown Owl 5018

Brown Street Brown Street was named after James Brown and his family who were the first settlers in the town of Upper Hutt. James’s son George was the developer of the subdivision. Brown Street - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1955 & 1959 & 1961-1962

UH CBD Wallaceville

5018

Bulls Run Road Bulls Run Road was named after Bulls Run Road is a rural dirt and sometimes paper road that runs around boundary of Craigs flat (Riverstone Terrace) and Moonshine Valley Porirua. It link into Moonshine Road & Cooks Road of Moonshine Valley Porirua. There was a story regarding a Bull that use to wander around this area so perhaps this is the origin of the name

Moonshine Valley Craig Flat

5381 5018

Burghley Way Burghley Way was named after Lord Burghley. William Cecil was the first Baron Burghley 1520-1598 and chief minister and adviser to Queen Elizabeth I of England. Kingsley Heights subdivision street names had a Royalty theme.


Burns Grove Burns Grove was named after Robert Burns. Robert (1759-1796) was a Scottish poet and lyricist. Poets or literature scholars were the naming theme in the Poets Block subdivision

Trentham Poet Block

5018

Bush Grove Bush Grove was named after Perhaps after the bush covering the area. Bush Grove - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1961-1962

Trentham 5018

Byron Street Byron Street was named after Lord George Gordon Byron. George (1788-1824) was an English poet in the Romantic movement. Poets or literature scholars were the naming theme in the Poets Block subdivision Byron Street - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1959 &

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1961-1962

Cairo Street Cairo Street was named after Cairo the Capital of Egypt. In 1915 during World War One Cairo and Alexandria became the main hospital for Gallipoli wounded. Cairo and Alexandria Streets were drawn on a 1908 plan of the “Upper Hutt Township Estate”.

Ebdentown 5018

California Drive California Drive was named after California a state in USA. American state or place name theme was used for the Totara Park subdivision.

Totara Park 5018

Camden Road Camden Road was named after Camden in the state of New Jersey USA. American state or place name theme was used for the Totara Park subdivision. The street was not named after Father Robert Camden as first told.

Totara Park 5018

Camp Road Camp Road was named after the road that leads into the Trentham Military Camp. Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1955 & 1959 & 1961-1962 recorded Camp Road

Trentham 5018

Camp Street Camp Street was named as it was the street lead into the Trentham Military Camp. Heretaunga 5018

Campbell Street Campbell Street no longer exists. Campbell street was renamed Murray Street in 1930. The Upper Hutt Borough Council decided that “Campbell street was to be called Murray street” reference Papers past website Evening Post newspaper 30 April 1930 page 16

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Cannon Point Road Cannon Point Road was named after the Cannon Point Hill situated behind Totara Park. Cannon Point hill was named after an old tree on the hill that resembled a Cannon. Cannon point is not a trig (surveyor) point. Cannon Point Road runs into a dirt road leading to the Cannon Point Walkway that leads up to the top of Cannon Point hill.

Craig Flat Totara Park

5372

Carlow Grove Carlow Grove was named after County Carlow in Ireland. An Irish street naming theme was put forward by developer Kevin Joseph Regan (1936- 2010) who was involved in the Emerald Hill development.

Birchville 5018

Carroll Grove Carroll Grove was named after Carroll Grove - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1959 & 1961-1962

Trentham 5018

Cassino Grove Cassino Grove was named after the World War Two battle of Monte Cassino. It was a brutal and costly battle involving the New Zealand Forces in Italy.

Trentham Camp 5018

Cecil Street Cecil Street was named after John Cecil Salisbury born 24 January 1900 NZ died 1984 NZ. His parents Kate Amelia & Ernest James Salisbury owned a poultry farm on the property that was subdivided. Arthur Clouston was the developer of the Clouston Park Estate which was opened on 18 March 1954. Charles Street in the same subdivision was named after Cecil’s older brother Charles Henry Salisbury who was killed in action during WWI.

Clouston Park 5018

Cederholm Grove Cederholm Grove was named after the Cederholm family. Wilfred Theodor Cederholm was retired Farmer of Maoribank Upper Hutt who owned land in the area. His son Peter Vant Cederholm was an accountant of Silverstream.

Brown Owl 5018

Centre Walk Centre Walk was named as it is an area situated in the centre of Upper Hutt UH CBD 5018

Charles Street Charles Street was named after Charles Henry Salisbury born 19 July 1895 NZ killed in action Clouston Park 5018

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09 September 1918 France. His parents Kate Amelia & Ernest James Salisbury owned a poultry farm on the property that was subdivided. Arthur Clouston was the developer of the Clouston Park Estate which was opened on 18 March 1954. Cecil Street was named after Charles’s younger brother John Cecil Salisbury in the same subdivision. The street was not named after Isabel May Charles JP QSM or Frederick Henry Charles MBE of Upper Hutt.

Chatsworth Road Chatsworth Road was perhaps named after Chatsworth House in Derbyshire England. Chatsworth Road - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1955 & 1959 & 1961-1962

Silverstream 5019

Chichester Drive Chichester Place was named after Sir Francis Charles Chichester KBE British aviator and sailor. Francis was also a Director of the land agent firm of Goodwin & Chichester and the Goodwin Chichester Aviation Company Ltd Wellington. Francis (1901-1972 UK) parents were Emily Annie Page & Rev Charles & Mrs Chichester. Francis arrived in NZ 1919 age 18 purchased land and planted a forest in Blue Mountains & Pinehaven area. Francis 1

st wife was (m 1923 NZ) Muriel Eileen Gertrude Blackiston (1901-

1929 NZ) and 2nd

wife was (m 1937 UK) Sheila Mary Craven (1905UK-1989)

Pinehaven 5019

Citrine Grove Citrine Grove was named after the Citrine gemstone/crystal. Gemstones were the theme when naming the streets in the Birchville subdivision and based on the geological feature of Emerald Hill situated in Birchville.

Brown Owl Birchville

5018

Clearwater Terrace Clearwater Terrace was perhaps named after the view of clear water on the river below the subdivision. Riverglade subdivision roads were named by the developers United Building Society.

Brown Owl Riverglade

5018

Clinker Grove Clinker Grover was perhaps named after the Clinker brick which are partially vitrified bricks used in construction of buildings and are burnt under a higher temperature. The Grove is situated near the old brick works in Silverstream

Silverstream 5019

Clouston Park Road Clouston Park Road was named after Arthur Clouston. Arthur (1907-1979) was a well-known saw-miller in the Upper Hutt district as well as a philanthropist, gambler, developer, coiner of latest in bush language. Clouston Park Road - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1961-1962

Totara Park Clouston Park

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Clyma Street Clyma Street was named after Thomas Owen Sidney Clyma. Thomas (1886-1954) was a member of the Upper Hutt Borough Councillor (1935-1953). Thomas Clyma UH Leader 26 May & 02 June 1955). It was first tabled to name the street McHardy Street but the Councillors voted for Clyma. Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 19-59 & 1961-1962 recorded Clyma Street

Elderslea 5018

Coates Grove Coates Grover was named after Joseph Gordon Coates MC. Joseph (1878-1943) was the 21st

Prime Minister of New Zealand from 1925 to 1928. He served during World War One and received the Military Cross and bar. Coates Grove was originally named Coates Street.

Silverstream 5019

Coates Street Coates Street no longer exists but is now known as Coates Grove. It was named after Joseph Upper Hutt 0000

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Gordon Coates MC. Joseph (1878-1943) was the 21st Prime Minister of New Zealand from

1925 to 1928. He served during World War One and received the Military Cross and bar. There are various streets in Upper Hutt named after former Prime Ministers of New Zealand such as Coates, Massey, Seddon & Ward street and Savage & Fraser crescent. Coates Street - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1955 & 1959 & 1961-1962

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Cole Grove Cole Grove was named after Lester John Cole. Lester (1933-2012) was involved with the Upper Hutt Rugby Football Club. Cole Grove - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1961-1962

Wallaceville 5018

Colin Guppy Crescent Colin Guppy was named after the late Colin Guppy of Upper Hutt a pioneer of the police dog handling service established at Trentham in 1957. The Riverstone Terrace subdivision street naming theme was Upper Hutt citizens who made a contribution to the district.

Riverstone Terrace

5018

Colletts Road Colletts Road was named after Thomas George Collett. Thomas George Collett (1843-1930) farmer Mungaroa section 165 Mungaroa wife (m 1866) Mary Ann Russell (1848-1902). Thomas’s parents were Elizabeth (1818-1881) & Henry Collett (1818-1894) of Petone Hutt who arrived 1840 on ship “London”.

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Comeskey Grove Comeskey Grove was named after John Walter (Jack) Comeskey. Jack (1926-2002) was the Trust manager for the subdivision (1984) at St Joseph’s Convent. Comeskey Grove was formerly part of the Convent’s farm. Jack was a descendant of James Comeskey an early Upper Hutt pioneer who died in the Benge and Pratt explosion in 1914. The land was subdivided in 1988

Elderslea 5018

Company Road Company Road no longer exists but was named after the New Zealand company who brought settlers to New Zealand. These early settlers built the road in the Hutt Valley. The first road from Wellington was completed to Taita in 1843 and to Upper Hutt in 1844. The road was first known as the New Zealand Company Road, followed by Company Road, then Great North Eastern road, then Old Military Road, Main Hutt Road and/or Hutt Road, Main Road & Main Road North and/or Main Road South & and finally Fergusson Drive except for Main Street which is situated in the Central Business district of Upper Hutt. Fergusson Drive was named after His Excellency the Governor General of New Zealand Sir Bernard Fergusson. He declared Upper Hutt a City in 1966. Fergusson drive runs between the districts of Heretaunga, Trentham, Elderslea, Upper Hutt, Ebdentown, Clouston Park and ending at Brown Owl.

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Cooper Lane Cooper lane was named after Charles Stanley (Charlie) Cooper. Charles (1920-1999) was the editor of the Upper Hutt Leader (1981-1985) and Evening Post (1947-1972).

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Corporation Street Corporation Street no longer exists. Corporation Street was named as the Upper Hutt Council sanitation depot was situated in the street. Corporation Street around 1937 became known as Whakatiki Street.

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Cory Jane Grove Cory Jane Grove was named after Cory Steven Jane of Upper Hutt who was a New Zealand Riverstone 5018

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international rugby union player our local All Black. The Riverstone Terrace subdivision street naming theme was Upper Hutt citizens who made a contribution to the district.

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Cosgrove Rise Cosgrove Rise was named after Ernie Cosgrove. Ernie and his wife operated Efildoog the garden and gallery in Akatarawa. They were both major benefactors to Expressions gallery. Ernie collected paintings by painters who attended the Pumpkin Cottage art school operated by James Nairn. The Riverstone Terrace subdivision street naming theme was Upper Hutt citizens who made a contribution to the district.

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Cottle Street Cottle street no longer exists but is now known as Moonshine Road. Cottle Street was named after a local landowner Edward William Cottle (1867-1946) a Councillor (1929-1931 & 1933-1935) for the Upper Hutt Borough Council and land owner of the Moonshine Road property. He donated the land for Trentham School. The Upper Hutt Borough Council decided that “Moonshine road to be called Cottle Street” reference Papers past website Evening Post newspaper 30 April 1930 page 16. Council decided to rename Cottle Street Moonshine Road UH Leader 30 July 1964. Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1955 & 1961-1962 recorded Cottle Street

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County Lane County Lane was named as it was the lane situated in the County district. Heretaunga 5018

Courtenay Road Courtenay Road was named after Perhaps after [1] Miss Courtenay who was appointed acting Upper Hutt Town Clerk on 14 March 1932 and resigned in November but I have been unable to locate her Christian name? [2] Patrick Anthony Courtney not Courtenay was manager of the Trentham Hotel and recorded on 1949 Otaki Electoral Roll. The Upper Hutt The History by J A Kelleher recorded in 1950 as P A Courternay licensee of the Trentham (known as the Quinn’s Post) Hotel Upper Hutt. [3] Mr Leonard Courtenay in 1882 was an English MP and Under-Secretary for the Colonies. [4] Courtenay Place in Wellington was named after Viscount Courtenay who was one of the (1840s) early directors of the New Zealand Company.

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Courtnay Road Courtnay Road is now spelt Courtenay. Courtnay Road - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1961-1962


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Craig Grove Craig Grove was named after the local landowner John Thomas Craig. John (1866-1933) was a farmer and early Upper Hutt settler and member of the Upper Hutt Town Board 1908-1910. Craig Grove was part of the Fraser Crescent subdivision.

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Crest Road Crest Road was named as it was situated on the crest of the hill from the Akatarawa Hill Road in the Akatarawa Valley

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Crete Avenue Crete Avenue was a proposed as a street name to replace Rosenberg Street which no longer exists. Around 1942 the RSA requested that the Council change the street name to Crete Avenue or Kain Street as they thought Rosenberg was not a patriotic name for a street. The RSA had their rooms in Rosenberg Street. Rosenberg was a district in Germany. Rosenberg

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Street was later renamed Wakefield Street.

Criterion Lane Criterion Lane was named after the first hotel built in the present commercial area. The hotel was situated on the south side of Main Street close to Princess Street. The Criterion Hotel was established by James Brown the first Upper Hutt settler and ran by him until 1875. The Criterion first named the Shepherd Inn was demolished in 1902

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Cromwell Street Cromwell Street no longer exists but was located in the Oxford Park area where Oxford Crescent School is now situated. Cromwell Street was recorded on the 1908 plan of the “Upper Hutt Township Estate”.


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Cruickshank Road Cruickshank Road was named after the Cruickshank family. James Duff Cruickshank (1823-1902) operated a saw-mill in the same area as Cruickshank Road. He also served as a Wellington Provincial Councillor. Cruickshank Road - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1959 & 1961-1962. Arthur Clouston (also saw-miller) was the developer of the Clouston Park Estate which was opened on 18 March 1954.

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Crystal Grove Crystal Grove was named after the Crystal gemstone. Gemstones were the theme when naming the streets in the Birchville subdivision and based on the geological feature of Emerald Hill also situated in Birchville.

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Cunningham Road Cunningham Road was perhaps named after a member of the Cunningham family. Ira James Cunningham pioneer Vet surgeon and chief Bio-chemists at Wallaceville Animal Research Station in Upper Hutt. The Clan Cunningham is a Scottish Clan and Sir John Christopher Montgomery Cunningham was the recognised clan chief. The 1950 subdivision Windsor Park Estate recorded Montgomery & Cunningham roads. Cunningham Road - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1959 & 1961-1962. Arthur Clouston was the developer of the Clouston Park Estate which was opened on 18 March 1954.

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Dakota Grove Dakota Grove was named after Dakota a state in USA. American state or place name theme was used for the Totara Park subdivision.

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Dante Road Dante Road was named after an early Police dog Dante. Constable Guppy and his dog Dante were part of the New Zealand Police Dog Training section situated in the Trentham Military Camp area. Perhaps the dog got his name from the important Italian port of Dante that was occupied by the Commander of the New Zealand troops in Africa During World War Two.

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Davis Crescent Davis Crescent was named after Phillip David Davis junior. Phillip (1871-1952) a local landowner was the founder of Maidstone Park and member of the Upper Hutt Town Board (1910-1912). Davis Crescent - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1959 & 1961-1962

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Dawn Grove Dawn Grove was named after Perhaps named after a local person with the Christina name Dawn

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Delaware Grove Delaware Grove was named after Delaware a state in USA. American state or place name theme was used for the Totara Park subdivision.

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Deller Grove Deller Grover was named after William (Pop) & Charlotte Valentine Deller. William (1878-1961) and Charlotte (1878-1938) had a dairy farm at Sunbrae and Pinehaven. Son James Stephen (Jim) Deller continued milk deliveries after his father.

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Denver Grove Denver Grove was named after Denver in the state of Colorado USA. American state or place name theme was used for the Totara Park subdivision.

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Diamond Grove Diamond Grove was named after the Diamond gemstone. Gemstones were the theme when naming the streets in the Birchville subdivision and based on the geological feature of Emerald Hill situated in Birchville.


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Dolphin Square Dolphin Square was named after Trentham 5018

Donegal Grove Donegal Grove was named after County Donegal in Ireland. An Irish street naming theme was put forward by developer Kevin Joseph Regan (1936- 2010) who was involved in the Emerald Hill development.

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Dowling Grove Dowling Grove was named after Father John W Dowling. He was the first rector (Principal) of St Pat’s college from 1931 to 1937. St Patrick’s college were the owners of the developing land. Dowling Grove - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1961-1962

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Du Pont Lane Du Pont Lane was named after Du Pont (New Zealand) Limited is a science based agriculture company. The lane is situated in a new Industrial subdivision off Alexander Road and at the back of the former early Wallaceville Animal Research.

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Duncraig Street Duncraig Street was named after Duncraig Castle in Lochalsh Scotland. The Silverstream area had a theme of naming streets after castles or historical houses. Sunbrae Estate was developed on land previously owned by William Deller.

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Dunleith Grove Dunleith Grove was named after Dunleith Historic Inn in Mississippi in USA. The Silverstream area had a theme of naming streets after castles or historical houses. Sunbrae Estate was developed on land previously owned by William Deller.

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Dunns Street Dunns Street was named after I was informed it was named after Mr Dunn the original owner of the land through which the street runs. Who is Mr Dunn? John Dunn was a road site engineer of Works Department. Dunns Street - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1955 & 1959 & 1961-1962

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Dunrobin Grove Dunrobin Grove was perhaps named after Dunrodin Castle in Sutherland Scotland. The Silverstream area had a theme of naming streets after castles or historical houses. Sunbrae Estate was developed on land previously owned by William Deller.

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Dunsandel Grove Dunsandel Grove was perhaps named after Dunsandle Castle in County Galway Ireland. The Silverstream area had a theme of naming streets after castles or historical houses. Sunbrae Estate was developed on land previously owned by William Deller.

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Eastern Hutt Road Eastern Hutt Road was named as it was the situated on the Eastern side of the Hutt Road. Silverstream 5019

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The Road links Lower Hutt with Upper Hutt on the eastern side of the Hutt River

Ebden Town Street Ebden Town Street no longer exists but was renamed Ebdentown after Mr Ebden who had a mill in the area and who in 1943 built six houses for his workers at a cost of £360 each. An original plan was to establish a new town and railway station in the area to be named Ebden Town but this plan failed.


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Ebdentown Street Ebdentown was named after Mr Ebden who had a mill in the area and who in 1943 built six houses for his workers at a cost of £360 each. Ebdentown Street - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1955 & 1959 & 1961-1962

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Ecclesfield Grove Ecclesfield Grove was named after Isabel Ecclesfield (1868-1930). Isabel retired school mistress purchased 1919 land (Ecclesfield Reserve donated to Forest & Bird) Silverstream. Her parents were Esther (1842-1925) & Robert Ecclesfield (1823-1905) who had 6 children, Thomas born 1864, Elizabeth Eva born 1866, Isabella born 1868, Esther Meta born 1871, Robert George born 1873 & Edith born 1875. Esther Mary North inherited the land from her Aunt Isabel Ecclesfield.

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Edelweiss Grove Edelweiss Grove was named after the plant Edelweiss. There was an Alpine plant theme for the subdivision.

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Edgar Grove Edgar Grove was named after King Edgar also known as Edgar the Peaceful who reigned in England from 959 to 975. Kingsley Heights subdivision street names had a Royalty theme.


Edmund Lomas Grove Edmund Lomas Grove was named after Edmond Kerry Lomas (1881 - 1943) who was the principal of Wellington Teachers College. His parents Margaret & John Mitchell Lomas resided near the river at Maoribank between 1921 & 1933.

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Elizabeth Avenue Elizabeth Avenue was named after the Duchess of York (later Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother) after the 1927 visit to New Zealand of Duke and Duchess of York. Elizabeth Avenue - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1955 & 1959 & 1961-1962

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Elm Street Elm Street was named after the Elm tree. The Waldegrave Park Estate subdivision’s theme was trees perhaps taken from the fact that most of the streets started at Pine Avenue. The 1910 Waldegrave Park Estate plan and correspondence recorded Oak, Elm, Hazel, Pine, McParland streets Willow & Poplar grove (& Park street which was renamed Kowhai street). Elm Street - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1955 & 1959 & 1961-1962 They have just obtained authority to lay out some new streets and have named them, Willow Grove, Poplar Grove, Hazel Street, Elm Street, Oak Street and Park Street reference Papers past website Timaru Herald newspaper 06 October 1908 page 4

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Elmslie Road Elmslie Road was named after Rev Dr John Elmslie. He was the grandfather of Geoffrey Danzil Mallaby Goodwin the Director of Goodwin and Chichester. Geoffrey (1894NZ-1981NZ) parents (m 1892NZ) Sophia Catherine/Katherine Elmslie (1867NZ-1939NZ) & Edward Mallaby Goodwin (1858UK-1931NZ).

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Sophia Catherine’s parents were Jessie Mitchell (1836-1878) and Rev Dr John Elmslie (1831SCT-1907NZ) born Aberdeen Scotland. Dr Elmslie 1

st wife m 1863 SCT Jessie Mitchell

(1836-1878) (6 issues) arrived NZ 1867 his was wife (m 1881NZ) Jeannie Harper Anderson (1854-1936) (2 Issue) trip to Scotland 1898. Name found and spelt Elmslie -Elrush-Elushi

Emerald Hill Drive Emerald Hill Drive was named after the geological feature of Emerald Hill and named for its all seasons colour. Gemstones were the theme when naming some of the streets in the Birchville subdivision and were based on the geological feature of Emerald Hill also situated in Birchville.

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Eunice Lane Eunice Lane was named after Eunice Nicholl of Silverstream. The lane was named by developer and entrepreneur Clarence John Nicholl after his mother Eunice

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Evergreen Crescent Evergreen Crescent was named after Trentham 5018

Exchange Street Exchange Street was named after the telephone exchange situated in the street. Further research is required to locate the origin of the name as a street is developed and named long before any structures are built. Exchange Street was drawn on a 1908 plan of the “Upper Hutt Township Estate” Exchange Street - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1955 & 1961-1962

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Fendalton Crescent Fendalton Crescent was named after so I was informed the Christchurch theme of the Upper Hutt subdivision. Fendalton was originally known as Fendall Town and named after an original settler Walpole Cheshire Fendall (1830-1913) who emigrated from Yorkshire in 1850. By 1880 Fendalton was the common name used for the Christchurch suburb

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Fergusson Drive Fergusson Drive was named after His Excellency the Governor General of New Zealand Sir Bernard Fergusson. He declared Upper Hutt a City in 1966. Fergusson drive runs between the districts of Heretaunga, Trentham, Elderslea, Upper Hutt, Ebdentown, Clouston Park and ending at Brown Owl. The first road from Wellington was completed to Taita in 1843 and to Upper Hutt in 1844. The road was first known as the New Zealand Company Road, followed by Company Road, then Great North Eastern road, then Old Military Road, Main Hutt Road and/or Hutt Road, Main Road & Main Road North and/or Main Road South & and finally Fergusson Drive except for Main Street which is situated in the Central Business district of Upper Hutt.

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Field Street Field Street was named after William Hugh Field. William (1861-1944) was a Member of Parliament 1900 to 1911 & 1914 to 1935 for Otaki. Field Street - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1955 & 1959 & 1961-1962

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Fire Station Lane Fire Station Land was named after the fact that it was situated next to the Fire Station Trentham 5018

Flavia Grove Flavia Grove was perhaps named after the ship SS Flavia. Further research is required to locate the origin of the name. Arthur Clouston was the developer of the Clouston Park Estate which was opened on 18 March 1954.

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Flora McCurdy Walk Flora McCurdy Walk was named after Flora M McCurdy the daughter of Angus John McCurdy the first Mayor of Upper Hutt and editor of the Hutt Valley Independent newspaper.

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Flux Road Flux road was named after someone with the surname Flux. George Flux schoolmaster (1851-1932). Henry Pullen/Pulling/Patten Flux (1850-1929) & (m 1874) wife Sarah Elizabeth Fleet. Mangaroa school is situated in Flux Road.

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Forest Road Forest Road was perhaps named after the Forest planted in the area by Goodwin & Chichester. Some believe it may have been named after Father Jean Forest (John 1804-1884) who arrived 1842 in NZ and was the Catholic Priest who founded Hutt Mission and served Hutt Valley including Upper Hutt from 1860-1870s.

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Fortune Lane Fortune Lane was the first business and commercial area in Upper Hutt. Fortune Lane was perhaps named after a young man who made his fortune hoaxing shopkeepers in the Lane. Perhaps it was named after Alfred Fortune who owned land in Upper Hutt (section 119 lot 51-52 DP2250 King Street Dominion Estate) and later his wife Edith Marie Fortune. Some say it was named after Miss Fortune an original holder of the 100 acres allotted by the New Zealand Company. Fortune Lane - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1955 & 1959 & 1961-1962

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Frankie Stevens Place Frankie Stevens was named after Frankie Stevens (Francis Donald McKenchie Stevenson) of Upper Hutt a national and International singer and entertainer. Frankie was a judge for three seasons on New Zealand Idol. The Riverstone Terrace subdivision street naming theme was Upper Hutt citizens who made a contribution to the district.

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Fraser Crescent Fraser Crescent was named after Peter Fraser. Peter (1884-1950) was the Prime Minster of New Zealand (1940-1949). There are various streets in Upper Hutt named after former Prime Ministers of New Zealand such as Coates, Massey, Seddon & Ward street and Savage & Fraser crescent. Fraser Crescent - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1955 & 1959 & 1961-1962

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Freemans Way Freemans Way was named after one of the Freeman family but which one? Henry Freeman (1854-1945) m 1879 NZ Jessie Collins (1853-1925) residence Upper Hutt 1880. I was informed Jessie was born in Taunton which is the name of another road in the Pinehaven area. George Chester & Marion Ellen Freeman Exchange Street Upper Hutt 1946-1954. Harold James Freeman Wallaceville Animal Research Station 1954. Eric Hatherley & Nellie Freeman Sanitary Inspector Trentham 1954. George Bernard Freeman driver & Margaret Kathleen Freeman Heretaunga 1954

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Freemont Grove Freemont Grove was named after Freemont in the state of California USA. American city or place name theme was used for the Totara Park subdivision.

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Freyberg Road / Place Freyberg Road / Place were named after Lord Freyberg. Lieutenant General Bernard Cyril Freyberg (1889-1963) 1

st Baron Freyberg, VC, GCMG, KCB, KBE, DSO & Three Bars

commanded the New Zealand Expeditionary Force during World War Two. He was Governor

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General of New Zealand from 1946 to 1952.

Gallipoli Road Gallipoli Road was named after a beach in Turkey where ANZAC troops landed Trentham 5018

Galveston Road Galveston Road was named after Galveston in the state of Texas USA. American state or place name theme was used for the Totara Park subdivision.

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Gard Street Gard Street was named after William George Gard. William (1848-19247) an early settler and owner of the first store in Silverstream. The Upper Hutt Borough Council decided that “The recently constructed street connecting Gloucester and Bathurst streets at Silverstream was named Gard street” reference Papers past website Evening Post newspaper 30 April 1930 page 16 (Gard street is now situated between Gloucester and Whitemans Road). Gard Street - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1955 & 1961-1962

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Garnet Grove Garnet Grove was named after the Garnet gemstone. Gemstones were the theme when naming the streets in the Birchville subdivision and based on the geological feature of Emerald Hill also situated in Birchville.

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Garrett Place Garrett Place was named after Betty Garrett the plant lady who raised and sold plants for many years and gave the proceeds of the sales to charitable organizations and needy people in the Upper Hutt community. The Riverstone Terrace subdivision street naming theme was Upper Hutt citizens who made a contribution to the district.

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Garth Lane Garth lane was named after Garth meaning is an enclosed quadrangle or yard or one surrounded by a cloister. It is also a name given to people who work in a garden.

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Geange Street Geange Street was named after Richard Geange. Richard arrived 1855 and settled in bush under the Eastern hills of Trentham behind the Trentham Racecourse. His son Jacob born 1869 carried on the property and founded the well-known Geange carrying company. Part of the street was previously named Station Street. (Craig Estate UH Leader 28 February 1957)

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Gemstone Drive Gemstone Drive was named after the Gemstones theme for the subdivision. Gemstones were the theme when naming the streets in the Birchville subdivision and based on the geological feature of Emerald Hill also situated in Birchville.

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Gentian Street Gentian Street was named after the plant Gentian. There was an Alpine plant theme for the subdivision.

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George Daniel Drive George Daniel Dr (Driver) was named after George Daniel was an accountant residing in Lower Hutt perhaps he was involved with the subdivision

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George Street George Street was named after George (1907-1989) the son of Mayor Peter Robertson. Peter Robertson (1880-1939) was a Chairman/Mayor of the Upper Hutt Town Board 1914-1918 and Mayor of Upper Hutt Borough Council 1927-1931 & 1938-1939 (he died in office). George Street is situated between Ebdentown and Henry Street. There was another George Street

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which recorded on a subdivision map between Ebdentown and Exchange Street.

George Street This George Street no longer exists. In a 1930 subdivision map George Street was situated between Exchange and Ebdentown Street. Another George Street exists in the neighbouring area between Ebdentown and Henry Street.

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Gibbons Link Road Gibbons Link Road no longer exists. I do not know exactly where Gibbons Link Road was situated but I believe it was in Central Upper Hutt

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Gibbons Street Gibbons Street was named after Harry Clifton Gibbons (1860-1941) a nurseryman who owned the land on the South side of Gibbons Street.

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Gibbs Lane Gibbs Lane was named after Harold Rodier Gibbs. Harold (1878-1924) was a pharmacists and editor of the Weekly Herald in 1912. The Lanes in Central Upper Hutt naming theme was local newspapers or editors or people associated with these newspapers

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Gilbert Road Gilbert Road was named after I was given information that Gilbert Road was formerly Browns Road after the early settler of Upper Hutt the Brown Family. Graham Duncan MacMillan (Mike) Gilbert (1911-2002) was a NZ rugby union and rugby league player and 1935 All-Black. He was born in Scotland and later resided and died in Upper Hutt.

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Gillespies Road Gillespies Road was named after one of the Gillespie family but which one? [1] Charles Haggerty Gillespie (1832-1897) hotelkeeper 1853 Lower Hutt [2] Constable John Gillespie (1851-1924) stationed at Upper Hutt 1877 (m 1874 NZ Ellen Elizabeth Cleary) [3] Charles Theodore Gillespie (1884-1964) soldier Trentham 1919 [4] George A Gillespie [5] Neill Thomas Gilliespie (1906-1977) solicitor at Upper Hutt Court [6] Cedric William Gillespie born 14 July 1923 died 26 March 1994 buried Akatarawa cemetery Upper Hutt RSA plot

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Glasgow Street Glasgow Street was named after Governor General of New Zealand 1892-1897 Sir David Boyle Glasgow 7

th Earl. The Town of Trentham - Among the names of new streets in the town

of Trentham are Islington, Ranfurly, Liverpool and Glasgow, the names of four Governors of New Zealand reference Papers past website Dominion newspaper 02 July 1915 page 4. Glasgow Street - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1955, 1961-1962

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Glenrae Grove Glenrae Grove was perhaps named after the former Glenrae Castle in Scotland. Sunbrae Estate was developed on land previously owned by William Deller.

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Gloucester Street Gloucester Street was perhaps named after the city of Gloucester in England Chelsea Estate Silverstream subdivision near the golf links auction 15 February 1909 (Mr W G Gard) 70 sections situated between Railway station and Chatsworth Estate Main Road (Gloucester, Marlborough, Pempsey streets) reference Papers past website Evening Post newspaper 23 January 1909 & 06 August 1921 page 8. The Upper Hutt Borough Council decided that “The recently constructed street connecting Gloucester and Bathurst streets at Silverstream was named Gard street” reference Papers past website Evening Post newspaper

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30 April 1930 page 16 (Gard street is now situated between Gloucester and Whitemans Road). Gloucester Street - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1955 & 1959 & 1961-1962

Golders Road Golders Road was named after Alexander William Golder (1878-1968) and not his father John Golder and his family. John (1849-1902) in 1876 built Golders cottage and farmed the land where Golders Road is situated. John came to New Zealand in 1840 with his father William Golder (1810-1876) on the Bengal Merchant in 1840. Golders Road - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1955 & 1959 & 1961-1962

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Golf Road Golf Road was named as it was the road leading to the Royal Wellington Golf Club. Golf Road - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1961-1962

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Goodshed Road Goodshed Road was named after the railway goods shed that was situated in the same area. Originally there was a unformed road leading to the railway goods sheds. Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1955 & 1959 & 1961-1962 recorded Goodshed Road

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Goodwin Place Goodwin Place was named after Geoffrey Denzil Mallaby Goodwin. Geoffrey (1894NZ-1981NZ) parents were (m 1892 NZ) Sophia Catherine/Katherine Elmslie (1868-1939NZ) & Edward Mallaby Goodwin (1858UK-1931NZ) Geoffrey’s wife was (m 1921 NZ) Mildred Hewett (1894-1984) and their children were Wyndham & Jocelyn Goodwin. Geoffrey had an interest in forestry and was a land agent and Company Director of Goodwin & Chichester and Goodwin Chichester Aviation Company Ltd Wellington. Evening Post newspaper 01 September 1922 - Geoffrey applied for a land agent licence and the full details were published in the newspaper. Evening Post newspaper 04 February 1935 – Form of Notice of Application for License – I Geoffrey Denzil Mallaby Goodwin of 154 Woburn Road Lower Hutt hereby give notice that I have applied to the Magistrate's Court at Wellington for a licence under the Land Agents Act, 1021-22 on behalf of Goodwin and Chichester, Limited to carry on business as a land agent at 117 Customhouse Quay Wellington and that such application will be heard at the above Court after one month from the 5th day of February 1935 being the date of the first publication of this notice. Dated at Wellington this 4th day of February 1935 - G D M GOODWIN

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Gorrie Road Gorrie Road was named after the early Gorrie family who were early settlers in Whitemans Valley. Thomas Gorrie (1821-1890) & wife Isabella (1825-1867) arrived in NZ 1858 on ship Oliver Lang with their children 3 sons & 2 daughters. Many of their children and descendants farmed in the Mangaroa, Whitemans Valley and settled in Upper Hutt.

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Gower Street Gower Street was named after Lord Gower. Lord George Granville Sutherland Leveson Gower the 2

nd Duke of Sutherland of Trentham Hall in Staffordshire England who was the patron of

Richard Barton the first settler at Trentham Upper Hutt. Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1955 & 1959 & 1961-1962 recorded Gower Street

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Grace Nicholls Grove Grace Nicholls Grove was named after Grace Nicholls QSM, JP, of Upper Hutt, foundation Riverstone 5018

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member of Orongomai Marae, Awakairangi Maori Women’s Welfare League and responsible for establishing numerous management training and education programmes. The Riverstone Terrace subdivision street naming theme was Upper Hutt citizens who made a contribution to the district.

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Granville Street Granville Street was named after Lord Gower. Lord George Granville Sutherland Leveson Gower the 2

nd Duke of Sutherland of Trentham Hall in Staffordshire England was the patron of

Richard Barton the first settler at Trentham Upper Hutt. Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1955 & 1959 & 1961-1962 recorded Granville Street

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Great North Eastern Road

Great North Eastern Road no longer exists but was named for its compos position leading to Upper Hutt. The first road from Wellington was completed to Taita in 1843 and to Upper Hutt in 1844. The road was first known as the New Zealand Company Road, followed by Company Road, then Great North Eastern road, then Old Military Road, Main Hutt Road and/or Hutt Road, Main Road & Main Road North and/or Main Road South & and finally Fergusson Drive except for Main Street which is situated in the Central Business district of Upper Hutt. Fergusson Drive was named after His Excellency the Governor General of New Zealand Sir Bernard Fergusson. He declared Upper Hutt a City in 1966. Fergusson drive runs between the districts of Heretaunga, Trentham, Elderslea, Upper Hutt, Ebdentown, Clouston Park and ending at Brown Owl.

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Greenstone Grove Greenstone Grove was named after the Greenstone gemstone. Gemstones were the theme when naming the streets in the Birchville subdivision and based on the geological feature of Emerald Hill situated in Birchville.


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Gurney Road Gurney Road no longer exists and the naming origin is not known Gurney Road Mangaroa appeared in the 1954 Heretaunga Electoral Roll perhaps this was a temporary road around the Ministry of Works Camp in Maymorn

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Hall Grove Hall Grove I was informed was named after Mr E Hall. Perhaps Ernest William Hall (1888-1965) of Upper Hutt or Keith Desmond Hall (1914-1993) who was an Upper Hutt Borough Councillor 1947-1950. Further research is required to locate the correct origin of the name. Hall Grove - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1959 & 1961-1962

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Harewood Grove Harewood Grove was named after so I was informed the Christchurch theme of subdivision Harewood was named after the 3

rd Earl of Harwood a member of the Canterbury Association.

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Hartford Crescent Hartford Crescent was named after Hartford in the state of Connecticut USA. American state or place name theme was used for the Totara Park subdivision.

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Harvard Grove Harvard Grove was named after Harvard University situated Cambridge state of Massachusetts USA. American state or place name theme was used for the Totara Park subdivision.

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Hay Street Hay Street was perhaps named after the hay that was grown in the area Ebdentown 5018

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Hay Street was drawn on a 1908 plan of the “Upper Hutt Township Estate”. Hay Street - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1955 & 1959 & 1961-1962

Haylock Grove Haylock was named after Dr Owen Fillbridge Haylock. Dr Haylock (1923-2002) was a director of Totara Park developers Limited the developers of the (Spiers) Totara Park Subdivision

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Hazel Street Hazel Street was named after the Hazel tree. The Waldegrave Park Estate subdivision’s theme was trees perhaps taken from the fact that most of the streets began at Pine Avenue. The 1910 Waldegrave Park Estate plan and correspondence recorded Oak, Elm, Hazel, Pine, McParland streets Willow & Poplar grove (& Park street which was renamed Kowhai street). Hazel Street - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1955 & 1959 & 1961-1962 They have just obtained authority to lay out some new streets and have named them, Willow Grove, Poplar Grove, Hazel Street, Elm Street, Oak Street and Park Street reference Papers past website Timaru Herald newspaper 06 October 1908 page 4

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Heather Way Heather Way was named after Trentham 5018

Hector Grove Hector Grove was named after Dr Charles Monro Hector. Dr Hector (1871-1935) was a Government Pathologist and Coroners physician. His father was Sir James Hector KCMG (1834-1907) a Scottish geologist, naturalist, surgeon and well known man of science in New Zealand (1862-1907). Hector Grove - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1959 & 1961-1962

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Helwan Avenue Helwan Avenue no longer exists. It was named after the Helwan Camp that was a tented Military hospital run by the 4

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Henry Street Henry Street was named after Perhaps Francis John (Frank) Henry of the UH Rugby Football Club. Henry Street - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1955 & 1959 & 1961-1962

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Herald Lane Herald Lane no longer exists but was named after the Weekly Herald established circa 1912. The Weekly Herald was the official Journal of the Labour Party. The Lanes in Central Upper Hutt naming theme was local newspapers or editors or people associated with these newspapers.

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Heretaunga Square Heretaunga Square was named after the early Maori’s who came from the Heretaunga Plains of Hawkes Bay. The meaning of Heretaunga is a mooring place for a canoe. I was informed that the Hutt River had no place to rest a canoe. Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1955 & 1959 & 1961-1962 records Heretaunga Square.

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Hikurangi Street Hikurangi Street was named after perhaps Mount Hikurangi in Gisborne district. Hikurangi of Polynesian origin meaning – last rays of light. Hikurangi Street - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1961-1962

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Hikurangi Street was once named Pomare Crescent. Pomare Crescent - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1959 & 1961-1962

Hildreth Street Hildreth Street was named after Lieutenant Joseph Hildreth. Joseph (a Salvation Army Officer) was one of the many Salvationists who were imprisoned in Australia and New Zealand for illegal processions and open-air meetings. The 1855 by-law stated “No person shall be allowed without permission to play any musical instrument beat any drum or sung any song to carry for the purpose of display any flag or torch in any public or private place in the said (Napier) borough”. In 1886 Lieutenant Joseph Hildreth and 13 soldiers of the Napier Corps appeared in the Napier court they refused to pay their fines and were imprisoned. “A new street in the Salvation Army sub division is to be called Hildreth Street after a well know salvationists” reference Upper Hutt Leader 10 March 1960 page 7

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Hillside Drive Hillside Drive was named as the road that runs along the hillside at Maoribank Maoribank 5018

Hinkley Way Hinkley Way was named after Origin is not proven but information state that Hinkley Way was named after the original Johnsons wife’s side of the family. The Johnson’s family were early settlers at the south end of Whitemans Valley. By researching and compiling various New Zealand Hickley genealogies I was unable to locate any connection between the Johnson and Hinkley families.

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Hobbit Lane Hobbit Lane was named by resident in Hobbit Lane which was in the last stages of the Fendalton development. The residents had three boys so they asked them what they would like to name the street. They were reading the Hobbit so they named it Hobbit Lane.

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Hoggard Lane Hoggard Lane was named after Noel Farr Hoggard. Noel (1913-1975) was editor of the Advocate weekly district newspaper. The Lanes in Central Upper Hutt naming theme was local newspapers or editors or people associated with these newspapers

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Holdsworth Avenue Holdsworth Avenue was named after Edward Holdsworth. Edward (1684-1746) was an English classic scholar known as a neo-Latin poet. Poets or literature scholars were the naming theme in the Poets Block subdivision. Holdsworth Avenue - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1959 & 1961-1962

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Hood Avenue / Street Hood Avenue /Street was named after Malcolm Hopkins Hood. Malcolm (1895-1963) was Upper Hutt Borough Councillor 1929-1933. In 1919 his occupation was clerk and residence Whitemans Valley Road Silverstream. Perhaps the avenue may have been named after Captain George Hood (1891 -1928) an airman vanished in 1928 while attempting a trans-Tasman flight from Sydney Australia to Trentham Racecourse NZ. Cpt Hood served in World War One with the NZ Force and later joined Royal Flying Coy. Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1955 & 1959 & 1961-1962 records Hood Avenue.

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Hudson Avenue Hudson Avenue was named after the Hudson bomber aircraft used in World War Two. Mr Thomas Moritz (Tom) Coltman the land owner and developer of the Coltman Estate subdivision

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used the naming theme of WWII bomber aircrafts. A 1949 plan of the subdivision recorded Oxford Crescent, Hudson Avenue, Ventura Avenue & Whitley. Tom’s son James Thomas Coltman during World War Two served in the RNZAF and flew the Oxford, Hudson & Ventura aircrafts. Hudson Avenue - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1955 & 1959 & 1961-1962

Huia Grove Huia Grove was named after the Huia bird. The Huia was located in the Rimutaka ranges but is now extinct. The streets named after birds are Weka, Huia, Tui and Kea. Huia Grove - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1959 & 1961-1962

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Hutt Road The Hutt Road no longer exists in the Upper Hutt area but was named as it was part of the main road in the Hutt Valley. The first road from Wellington was completed to Taita in 1843 and to Upper Hutt in 1844. The road was first known as the New Zealand Company Road, followed by Company Road, then Great North Eastern road, then Old Military Road, Main Hutt Road and/or Hutt Road, Main Road & Main Road North and/or Main Road South & and finally Fergusson Drive except for Main Street which is situated in the Central Business district of Upper Hutt. Fergusson Drive was named after His Excellency the Governor General of New Zealand Sir Bernard Fergusson. He declared Upper Hutt a City in 1966. Fergusson drive runs between the districts of Heretaunga, Trentham, Elderslea, Upper Hutt, Ebdentown, Clouston Park and ending at Brown Owl. Main Hutt Road was recorded on the 1908 Plan of Upper Hutt Township Estate as well as other Estate plans in the early 1900’s. Sometimes it was recorded as Main Hutt Road and/or Hutt Main Road.

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Hutt Upper Whitemans Valley rural delivery

Hutt Upper Whitemans Valley rural delivery was just a name given (1955-1962) by the New Zealand Post to cover all of the Whitemans Valley area. A name that is no longer used. Hutt Upper Whitemans Valley rural delivery - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1955 & 1959 & 1961-1962

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Independent Lane Independent Lane was named after the “Hutt Valley Independent newspaper. The Hutt Valley Independent & Upper Hutt Advertiser newspapers were the district first newspaper. The editor, reporter and printer of the Hutt Valley Independent newspaper were Angus John McCurdy 1912-1924. The Lanes in Central Upper Hutt naming theme was local newspapers or editors or people associated with these newspapers

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Indiana Grove Indiana Grove was named after Indiana a state in USA. American state or place name theme was used for the Totara Park subdivision.

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Iris Grove Iris Grove was named after Iris Lillian Costello. Iris is the wife of Thomas Bernard Costello who was a builder and in 1960’s subdivided the land which was previously used to provide stables for the Trentham race horses. Iris Grove - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1961-1962

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Islington Street Islington Street was named after Governor General of New Zealand 1910-1912 Sir John Poynder Dickson Poynder Islington First Baron. The Town of Trentham - Among the names of new streets in the town of Trentham are Islington, Ranfurly, Liverpool and Glasgow, the names

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of four Governors of New Zealand reference Papers past website Dominion newspaper 02 July 1915 page 4 Trentham Estate (no date) Liverpool, Ranfurly, Islington and Ararino streets. Islington Street - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1955 & 1959 & 1961-1962

Islington Street Extension

Islington Street Extension no longer exists was renamed Tararua Street Trentham 5018

Jade Crescent Jade Crescent was named after the Jade gemstone. Gemstones were the theme when naming the streets in the Birchville subdivision and based on the geological feature of Emerald Hill situated in Birchville.

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James Nairn Grove James Nairn Grove was named after James Nairn who was the founder of the Art school at Pumpkin Cottage at Silverstream. Around 1894 onwards James attracted many well-known artists to the cottage. Artists were internationally recognized as having attended the Nairn School. The Riverstone Terrace subdivision street naming theme was Upper Hutt citizens who made a contribution to the district.

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Janet Frame Way Janet Frame Way was named after Janet Frame (1924-2004) a famous New Zealand writer. Mansfield Subdivision street naming theme was famous New Zealand female writers. Mansfield Estate was a rural subdivision in Mangaroa valley between old Wallaceville and the former Whitemans properties. Mansfield was offered in November 1976 by Crest Properties Ltd (joint owners Mercantile Developments Ltd & Broadlands Dominion Group).

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Jasper Grove Jasper Grove was named after the Jasper gemstone. Gemstones were the theme when naming the streets in the Birchville subdivision and based on the geological feature of Emerald Hill also situated in Birchville.

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Jepsen Grove Jepsen Grove was named after Carl Herluf Richard Jepsen. Carl (1903-1971) and the Jepsen family had a strong historical connection in the area and owned the business Atlas Digging Shovels and Wallaceville House. Jepsen Grove was part of the Wallaceville House estate.

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Jocelyn Crescent Jocelyn Crescent was named after Miss Jocelyn Claire Goodwin the daughter of Mildred & Geoffrey Denzil Mallaby Goodwin (Goodwin & Chichester) and the sister of Wyndham Geoffrey Mallaby Goodwin.

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John Street John Street was named after I was informed that John Street and Beth Street were named after the children of the developer of the Trentham Estate. Horace Graham Rutter & Co was the land agent in Main Road Upper Hutt and advertised for sale the sections in the both streets. Horace’s wife was Elizabeth. I do not know who the developer of the subdivision was. John Skeoch Rutter born 1899 & Elizabeth Marion Rutter born 1901 parents were Marion and Thomas Rutter. Thomas may have been the brother of the land agent Horace Graham Rutter. The street was part of the

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Trentham Estate and the civil engineers were Beere and Seddon. Housing development 02 April (March) 1927 Fergusson Drive, John, Beth, Bristol, Ararino streets. OR Perhaps because the street is situated across from St John’s church. John Street -Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1955 & 1959 & 1961-1962

Johnsons Road Johnsons Road was named after James Johnson (1819-1901). Johnson Road runs off Whitemans Valley road. James Johnson was an Englishman and early settler who resided south (section 54) of Whitemans Valley. James wife was Anna/Anne/Hannah Mary Louisa Johnson (1831-1915)

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Johnswood Grove Johnswood Grove was named after Arthur Clouston was the developer of the Clouston Park Estate which was opened on 18 March 1954.

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Joseph Grove Joseph Grove was perhaps named after St Joseph’s farm. Joseph’s Grove is located on the land formerly occupied by the St Joseph’s Convent farm.

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Jupiter Grove Jupiter Grove was named after Trentham 5018

Kain Street Kain Street was a suggestion to replace 2 streets in Upper Hutt but both suggestions failed. Kain origin was after the WWII New Zealand fighter pilot ace Flying Officer Edgar James (Cobber) Kain DFC who flew in the Royal Air Force (1918-1940). His family had a holiday batch in Newton Street Moonshine. In 1941 the Council proposed to change Newton Street to Kain Street but it did not happen. In 1942 the Council again proposed to change Rosenberg Street to Kain Street but again it did not happen.

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Kaitoke Waterworks Road

Kaitoke Waterworks Road was named after the fact that it leads to the Regional waterworks situated in Kaitoke Pakuratahi.

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Kakariki Way Kakariki Way was named after the Kakariki farm on which the subdivision was developed. I have been unable to locate who owned the Kakariki farm but it may have been one of the Russell families. This requires further research using the Lands and Survey records at Archives NZ in Wellington.

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Kansas Grove Kansas Grove was named after Kansas a state in USA. American state or place name theme was used for the Totara Park subdivision.

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Karapoti Road Karapoti road was named after the Maori word Karapoti meaning kara - colour or flag and poti – boat. This is a rural dirt road that leading into the Akatarawa Forest and famous for an annual bike race.

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Kashmir Avenue Kasmir Avenue was perhaps named after Kashmir in Northern India. Further research is required to locate the origin of the name. Arthur Clouston was the developer of the Clouston Park Estate which was opened on 18 March 1954.

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Kasmir Road Kasmir Road no longer exists. Kasmir Road may have been renamed Kasmir Avenue. Kasmir Upper Hutt 0000

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Katherine Mansfield Drive

Katherine Mansfield Drive was named after Katherine Mansfield Beauchamp Murry (1888-1923) a famous New Zealand writer. Mansfield Subdivision street naming theme was famous New Zealand female writers. Mansfield Estate was a rural subdivision in Mangaroa valley between old Wallaceville and the former Whitemans properties. Mansfield was offered in November 1976 by Crest Properties Ltd (joint owners Mercantile Developments Ltd & Broadlands Dominion Group).

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Kea Grove Kea Grove was named after the Kea bird. The Kea is a large species of alpine parrot found in the South Island of New Zealand. The streets named after birds are Weka, Huia, Tui and Kea.

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Keats Street Keats Street was named after John Keats English romantic poet 1795-1821 Poets or literature scholars were the naming theme in the Poets Block subdivision. Keats Street - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1955 & 1959 & 1961-1962

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Kelleher Lane Kelleher Lane was named after John Arnold (Jack) Kelleher. Jack was the author of “Upper Hutt The History”, a Journalist and former editor of the Upper Hutt Times newspaper (1949-1951). The Lanes in Central Upper Hutt naming theme was local newspapers, editors or people associated with these newspapers.

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Kellow Street Kellow Street was named after Kellow Street - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1955 & 1959 & 1961-1962

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Kelly Grove Kelly Grove was named after local landowner John Kelly. John (1883) was the stepfather of John Thomas Craig whose mother Elizabeth remarried after her first husband’s death. Elizabeth Anne Hodgson married 1863 John Craig and had son John Thomas Craig born 1866. John Craig died 1867 in Otago. His widow Elizabeth Craig married 1869 John Kelly. John Kelly died 1883 age 77. Kelly & Craig Grove are neighbouring Groves that both begin at McLeod Street.

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Kenilworth Grove Kenilworth Grover was perhaps named after Kenilworth Castle in Warwickshire England Silverstream 5019

Kentucky Street Kentucky Grove was named after Kentucky a state in USA. American state or place name theme was used for the Totara Park subdivision.

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Keys Street Keys Street was named after Francis Percy Keys. Francis Percy Keys (1894-1969) was a member of the Upper Hutt Borough Council 1931-1938. Craig Estate Key Street F P Keys UH Leader 28 Feb 1957. It may have been named after William Richard Keys (1864-1929) Town Board Commissioner and butcher in Slaughterhouse road. Keys Street - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1961-1962

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Kiln Street Kiln Street was named after the kiln at the brickworks situated in the same street. Kiln Street - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1955 & 1959 & 1961-1962

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King Charles Drive King Charles Drive was named after King Charles II of England, Scotland and Ireland who reigned from 1660 to 1685. Kingsley Heights subdivision street names had a Royalty theme.


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King Street King Street was named after the King of England. King Street was recorded on the 1908 plan of the “Upper Hutt Township Estate” reference Upper Hutt Reflections from the Past by Joseph M Kenneally 1980 inside front cover. King Street - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1955 & 1959 & 1961-1962

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King Street King Street no longer exists but was recorded on an early subdivision plan. This old King Street was renamed Gibbons Street. Two separate early subdivision plans recorded King street so I believe a decision was made to name this old King Street to Gibbons Street.


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Kingfisher Close Kingfisher Close was named after the bird Kingfisher. Riverglade subdivision roads were named by the developers United Building Society perhaps using the bird theme coming for the district Brown Owl


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Kirton Drive Kirton Drive was named after Rex Stratton Kirton. Rex was the Mayor of Upper Hutt for 24 years (1977 - 2001) and one of the longest serving mayor. He was also one of the Riverstone Terrace project’s facilitators. The Riverstone Terrace subdivision street naming theme was Upper Hutt citizens who made a contribution to the district.

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Kiwi Ranch Road Kiwi Ranch was named after the road that headed to the Kiwi Ranch a holiday venue for children

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Kiwi Street Kiwi Street named after the bird Kiwi. The Kiwi is the native bird of New Zealand and national symbol. The theme for the streets named in this area is New Zealand birds such as Kiwi, Kukupa, Matuku, Ruru, Parera and Tiwakawaka. Kiwi Street - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1961-1962

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Kowhai Avenue Kowhai Avenue was named after the native tree Kowhai but was originally named Park Street. The Waldegrave Park Estate subdivision’s theme was trees perhaps taken from the fact that most of the streets began at Pine Avenue. The 1910 Waldegrave Park Estate plan and correspondence recorded Oak, Elm, Hazel, Pine, McParland streets Willow & Poplar grove (& Park street which was renamed Kowhai street). Kowhai Avenue - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1955 & 1959 & 1961-1962. There was a Kowhia Street in Birchville but this no longer exists but was renamed Black Beech Street. They have just obtained authority to lay out some new streets and have named them, Willow Grove, Poplar Grove, Hazel Street, Elm Street, Oak Street and Park Street (renamed Kowhai Street) reference Papers past website Timaru Herald newspaper 06 October 1908 page 4 News of the Day - Upper Hutt Road - When the Upper Hutt Land Company subdivided original section 120 a street called Park Street was laid out to join with a street similarly named in the Waldegrave Park estate, original section 119. The company was enabled to make connection through to Ebdentown Road on original section 121. Even since the constitution of the borough the Mayor has endeavoured to obtain the consent of intervening owners to carry the road through. Arrangements have now been completed with the Public Trustee, who is administering the estate of the deceased owner of lots 39, 41, 43, 45, and 47, Ebdentown

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Road, enabling the purchase by the council of the whole of allotment 39 and 7ft of lot 41 for the construction of a 40ft road in continuation of Park Street, so that through traffic between Ebdentown Road and Pine Avenue will be provided reference Papers past website Evening Post newspaper 30 November 1935 page 8

Kowhai Street Kowhai Street no longer exists. Kowhai Street was renamed Black Beech Street in Birchville Akatarawa Kowhai Street - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1959 & 1961-1962

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Kukupa Grove Kukupa Grove was named after the bird Kukupa. The Kukupa is New Zealand’s native wood pigeon. The theme for the streets named in this area is New Zealand birds such as Kiwi, Kukupa, Matuku, Ruru, Parera and Tiwakawaka.

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Kurth Crescent Kurth Crescent was named after the Kurth family of Silverstream. Frank William Edward Kurth (1897-1983) & Emma Lilly nee Munro (1897-1963) resided in Brickworks Road Silverstream from 1930s. The street was named after the brand name of the Kurth Kiln.

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Lane Street Lane Street was named after very Rev Father Lane who was late Dean in Lower Hutt. Lane Street - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1955 & 1959 & 1961-1962. I was told that Lane street was previously Birch Street.

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Larchmont Grove Larchmont Grove was named after Larchmont village located in City of Los Angeles in state of California USA. American state or place name theme was used for the Totara Park subdivision.

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Laredo Grove Laredo Grove was named after Laredo in the state of Texas USA. American state or place name theme was used for the Totara Park subdivision.

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Leader Lane Leader Lane was named after the first “Leader” newspaper established in 1939. The Lanes in Central Upper Hutt naming theme was local newspapers or editors or people associated with these newspapers

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Leonards Road Leonards Road was named after Len (Leonard) Gorrie. The early Gorrie settlers were the original landowner where the road is situated. Leonard Gorrie (1910-1966) farmer of Mangaroa wife (m 1938) Olive Ailsa Jackson. Leonard’s parents were Ethel Alice Whiteman (1886-1968) & John (Jack) Gorrie (1881-1956) of Mangaroa. John (Jack) parents were Emma Agnes Alexander (1861-1933) & William Gorrie (1854-1930) of Mungaroa. Emma and William retired and lived in the house on corner of Palfrey & Wood Street. Other generations of Gorrie’s also lived in this house. William’s parents were Isabella & Thomas Gorrie who arrived in NZ in 1858.

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Lila Gilles Lane Lila Gillies Lane was named after Lillias Mavis Gillies the mother Malcolm Gillies who was also one of the major developers of Riverstone Terrace. The Riverstone Terrace subdivision street naming theme was Upper Hutt citizens who made a contribution to the district.

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Lion Court Lion Court was named after the private street next to the Provincial Tavern which was at one UH CBD 5018

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Liverpool Street Liverpool Street was named after Governor General of New Zealand 1912-1917 Sir Arthur William de Brito Savile Foljambe Liverpool 2

nd Earl. The Town of Trentham - Among the

names of new streets in the town of Trentham are Islington, Ranfurly, Liverpool and Glasgow, the names of four Governors of New Zealand reference Papers past website Dominion newspaper 02 July 1915 page 4. Trentham Estate (no date) Liverpool, Ranfurly, Islington and Ararino streets. Liverpool Street - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1955 & 1959 & 1961-1962

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Logan Street Logan Street was named after the Solicitors Logan and Logan who were the legal advisors to Senator Sladden the surveyor who prepared original plans of the area. The Gawith and Logan Solicitors of Masterton had a business at the same time as the business of Seaton & Sladden Engineers. Logan Street was drawn on the 1908 plan of the Upper Hutt Township Estate. Logan Street - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1955 & 1959 & 1961-1962

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Longfellow Street Longfellow Street was named after Henry Longfellow an American Poet 1807-1882. Poets or literature scholars were the naming theme in the Poets Block subdivision Longfellow Street - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1959 & 1961-1962

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Louis Street Louis Street was named after Peter Louis. Peter (1908-1998) was a shoe manufacturer and owner of Deluxe Shoe Co., situated in Trentham.

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Lyster Lane Lyster Lane was named after Constable David William Lyster. David (1828-1896) was the first Upper Hutt policeman who opened the Police station in Fortune Lane in 1859 he remained in Upper Hutt for 21 years. The police station moved to the Blockhouse shortly after Lyster’s arrival in Upper Hutt. (Craig Estate UH Leader 28 February 1957). Lyster Lane - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1961-1962

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Maadi Place Maadi was named after Maadi Military Camp in Egypt during World War Two Maadi Place - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1961-1962 Maadi Road & Place. Advise from Trentham Camp Commander 3 new streets = Maadi Road UH Leader 0 June 1960

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MacLaren Street Maclaren Street was perhaps named after the land agent John Ewen Maclaren (1897 NZ-1975 Australia) who during WWI served in the Royal Air Force 179523. The land and estate business of Goodwin, Chichester & Maclaren later became known as J E Maclaren and Co. J E Maclaren Co Ltd later became known as Maclaren & Nesbit and in 1941 it became Blundell & Duff. Evening Post newspaper 26 March 1928 - Form of Notice of Application for License - I John Ewen Maclaren, Main road, Heretaunga, hereby give notice that I have applied to the Magistrate's Court at Lower Hutt, for a License, under the Land Agents Act, 1921-1922, to carry in business as a Land Agent at 36, Main Street, Lower Hutt, and that such application will be heard at the above Court after one month from the 24th day of March, 1928, being the date of the first publication of this notice. Dated at Lower Hutt this the

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24th day of March, 1928. John Ewen Maclaren. Hutt New newspaper 23 March 1932 - Dissolution of Partnership Notice is Hereby Given that the Partnership heretofore existing between John Ewen Maclaren and Alexander William Nisbet carrying on business at Number 36 High St., Lower Hutt, as Land and Estate Agents, Insurance Agents, Auctioneers and General Commission Agents under the name of "Maclaren and Nisbet" has been dissolved by mutual consent as from the 31st day of December 1931. The said business will henceforth be carried on by the said Alexander William Nisbet under the name' of "Maclaren and Nisbet" who will be entitled to receive all moneys owing to the partnership and who will pay all debts owing by the partnership. Dated at Lower Hutt this 4th day of March, 1932. Signed by the said John Ewen Maclaren and. Alexander William Nisbet in the presence of W B Rainey Solicitor Wellington.

MacLean Street MacLean Street was named after Perhaps after Dr Gilbert MacLean (1892-1985) a Tuberculosis Specialist who visited the District Nurses Rooms in Upper Hutt. MacLean Street - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1955 & 1959 & 1961-1962

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Madision Grove Madison Grove no longer exists but was named after the City of Madision in Wisconsin USA. Madison Grove name was changed to Omaha Grove because of the duplication with Madison Place in Miramar Wellington. Omaha Grove was named after Omaha in the state of Nebraska USA. American state or place name theme was used for the Totara Park subdivision.

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Maher Street Maher Street was named after James Joseph (Jimmy) Maher. Jimmy (1888-1965) OBE was a Mangaroa dairy farmer & Otaki member of Parliament 1946-1960. His grandson Keith Phillip Maher was an Upper Hutt Councillor 1970-1977 & 1980-1983. Maher Street - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1959 & 1961-1962

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Maidstone Park Maidstone Park was named after Maidstone county town of Kent England. Maidstone was the homeland of Philip David Davis (1871-1952) who was the founder of Maidstone Park and member of the Upper Hutt Town Board (1910-1912).

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Maidstone Terrace Maidstone Terrace was named as it was situated on the Terrace above Maidstone Park. Maidstone Park was named after Maidstone county town of Kent England. Maidstone was the homeland of Philip David Davis (1871-1952) who was the founder of Maidstone Park and member of the Upper Hutt Town Board (1910-1912). Maidstone Terrace - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1959 & 1961-1962

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Main Hutt Road Main Hutt Road no longer exists but was named as it was the main road through the valley of Upper Hutt. The first road from Wellington was completed to Taita in 1843 and to Upper Hutt in 1844. The road was first known as the New Zealand Company Road, followed by Company Road, then Great North Eastern road, then Old Military Road, Main Hutt Road and/or Hutt Road, Main Road & Main Road North and/or Main Road South & and finally Fergusson Drive except for Main Street which is situated in the Central Business district of Upper Hutt.

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Fergusson Drive was named after His Excellency the Governor General of New Zealand Sir Bernard Fergusson. He declared Upper Hutt a City in 1966. Fergusson drive runs between the districts of Heretaunga, Trentham, Elderslea, Upper Hutt, Ebdentown, Clouston Park and ending at Brown Owl.

Main Road Main Road no longer exists but was the main road through the valley of Upper Hutt. The first road from Wellington was completed to Taita in 1843 and to Upper Hutt in 1844. The road was first known as the New Zealand Company Road, followed by Company Road, then Great North Eastern road, then Old Military Road, Main Hutt Road and/or Hutt Road, Main Road & Main Road North and/or Main Road South & and finally Fergusson Drive except for Main Street which is situated in the Central Business district of Upper Hutt. Fergusson Drive was named after His Excellency the Governor General of New Zealand Sir Bernard Fergusson. He declared Upper Hutt a City in 1966. Fergusson drive runs between the districts of Heretaunga, Trentham, Elderslea, Upper Hutt, Ebdentown, Clouston Park and ending at Brown Owl. Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1955 & 1959 & 1961-1962 recorded Main Road

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Main Road North Main Road North was named as it is the Main Road leading North from the business district of Upper Hutt. It begins at the end of Ferguson Drive going through the districts of Brown Owl, Timberlea and ends at Te Marua. The development of the Brown Owl Vista Subdivision in 1960 records Main Road North Brown Owl & Visa Grove.

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Main Road North Main Road North no longer exists (except for above) but was named as it was the road leading north from the central business district of Upper Hutt. The first road from Wellington was completed to Taita in 1843 and to Upper Hutt in 1844. The road was first known as the New Zealand Company Road, followed by Company Road, then Great North Eastern road, then Old Military Road, Main Hutt Road and/or Hutt Road, Main Road & Main Road North and/or Main Road South & and finally Fergusson Drive except for Main Street which is situated in the Central Business district of Upper Hutt. Fergusson Drive was named after His Excellency the Governor General of New Zealand Sir Bernard Fergusson. He declared Upper Hutt a City in 1966. Fergusson drive runs between the districts of Heretaunga, Trentham, Elderslea, Upper Hutt, Ebdentown, Clouston Park and ending at Brown Owl. Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1961-1962 recorded Main Road North

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Main Road South Main Road South no longer exists but was named as it was the road that leads South, from the Business district of Upper Hutt. The first road from Wellington was completed to Taita in 1843 and to Upper Hutt in 1844. The road was first known as the New Zealand Company Road, followed by Company Road, then Great North Eastern road, then Old Military Road, Main Hutt Road and/or Hutt Road, Main Road & Main Road North and/or Main Road South & and finally Fergusson Drive except for Main Street which is situated in the Central Business district of Upper Hutt. Fergusson Drive was named after His Excellency the Governor General of New Zealand Sir Bernard Fergusson. He declared Upper Hutt a City in 1966. Fergusson drive runs

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between the districts of Heretaunga, Trentham, Elderslea, Upper Hutt, Ebdentown, Clouston Park and ending at Brown Owl.

Main Street Main Street was named as it is the Main Street where the business district of Upper Hutt is situated. The first road from Wellington was completed to Taita in 1843 and to Upper Hutt in 1844. The road was first known as the New Zealand Company Road, followed by Company Road, then Great North Eastern road, then Old Military Road, Main Hutt Road and/or Hutt Road, Main Road & Main Road North and/or Main Road South & and finally Fergusson Drive except for Main Street which is situated in the Central Business district of Upper Hutt. Fergusson Drive was named after His Excellency the Governor General of New Zealand Sir Bernard Fergusson. He declared Upper Hutt a City in 1966. Fergusson drive runs between the districts of Heretaunga, Trentham, Elderslea, Upper Hutt, Ebdentown, Clouston Park and ending at Brown Owl.

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Malcolm Gillies Grove Malcolm Gillies Grove was named after Malcolm Gillies. Malcolm is well-known Upper Hutt land agent and responsible for many developments and subdivisions in the Upper Hutt district including Riverstone Terrace.

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Mangaroa Hill Road Mangaroa Hill road was named after the geographic area/ district. The Maori word Mangaroa means - Mang branch of a river - roa long. Mangaroa meaning the long tributary. Mangaroa was previously spelt Mungaroa and often Maungaroa. Mangaroa Hill Road - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1961-1962

Maoribank Clouston Park Mangaroa

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Mangaroa Road Mangaroa Road no longer exists. Mangaroa Road became part of Mangaroa Hill Road and/or Mangaroa Valley Road. Mangaroa Road - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1959 & 1961-1962

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Mangaroa Valley Road Mangaroa Valley road was named after the geographic area/ district of Mangaroa. Mangaroa was previously spelt Mungaroa and also spelt Maungaroa. The Maori word Mangaroa means Mang branch of a river - roa long - some say the meaning is the long tributary.

Mangaroa Whitemans Valley

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Maoribank Grove Maoribank Grove was named after the early Maori settlement above river. The big bend in the river north of Upper Hutt had its original name as Te Hau Karetu meaning the scent of the wind blowing through the karetu a sweet scented riverside plant

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Marchant Road Marchant Road was named after the Marchant Ridge track in the Tararua ranges Pakuratahi 5372

Marion Street Marion Street I was told was named after the wife of a builder who developed the area. Previously the land had been a poultry farm at the end of Palmer crescent. The houses in Marion Street that backed onto the Railway were leasehold with the Manchester Unity Friendly Society owning the land. According to information sent to me Number 9 Marion Street was the last section to be freeholded. Marion Street - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1959 & 1961-1962

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Marlborough Street Marlborough Street was perhaps named after Marlborough Castle in England Silverstream 5019

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Chelsea Estate Silverstream subdivision near the golf links auction 15 February 1909 (Mr W G Gard) 70 sections situated between Railway station and Chatsworth Estate Main Road (Gloucester, Marlborough, Pempsey streets) reference Papers past website Evening Post newspaper 23 January 1909 & 06 August 1921 page 8. Marlborough Street - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1955, 1959 & 1961-1962

Marne Road Marne Road was named after the battle of the Marne. During World War One the battle in France was fought from 5-12 September 1914.

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Martin Street Martin Street was named after Alexander Gordon Martin who married Elizabeth Brown the sister of George Brown the owner and developer of the Melbaville Estate. On the South side of a later developers map was William Street. Williams Street no longer exists but was merged into Martin Street around 1930 reference Evening Post newspaper. The Upper Hutt Borough Council decided that “William street to be called Martin street” reference Papers past website Evening Post newspaper 30 April 1930 page 16. Commissioner Webb asked that the streets known as Martin and William Streets be designated Martin street throughout reference Dominion newspaper 09 April 1913. Was it in 1913 or 1930? Martin Street - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1955 & 1959 & 1961-1962

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Marua Palm Grove Marua Palm Grove was named after the district Mount Marua. Marua means pit of valley Timberlea 5018

Mary Crescent Mary Crescent was named after Mrs Mary McCurdy. Mary Anne McCurdy formerly Jones (1866-1970) was the wife of Angus John McCurdy (1860-1941).

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Masefield Street Masefield Street was named after John Masefield. John (1878-1967) was an English poet and writer.

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Massey Street Massey Street was named after William Fergusson (Bill) Massey. William (1856-1925) was the 19

th Prime Minister of New Zealand 1912-1925. There are various streets in Upper Hutt named

after former Prime Ministers of New Zealand such as Coates, Massey, Seddon & Ward street and Savage & Fraser crescent. Massey Street - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1955 & 1959 & 1961-1962

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Matuku Street Matuku Street was named after the bird Matuku. The Matuku is a large heron-size bird. The theme for the streets named in this area is New Zealand birds such as Kiwi, Kukupa, Matuku, Ruru, Parera and Tiwakawaka.

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Maymorn Road Maymorn Road was named as it is the road in the Maymorn district Maymorn Te Marua

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McCarthy Grove McCarthy Grove was named after one of the McCarthy family but which one? Eric & Valerie Mabel McCarthy Whitemans Valley. James Francis & Maureen Marie McCarthy Queens Post Hotel Upper Hutt. Arthur Clouston was the developer of the Clouston Park Estate which was opened on 18 March 1954.

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McCulloch Lane McCulloch Lane was named after Mrs Marjorie Joan McCulloch (nee Geange 1924-2008) a Ebdentown 5018

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popular journalist with the Upper Hutt Times. Her husband was Ronald Aspinall McCulloch (1913-1994). The Central Upper Hutt lanes naming theme was local newspapers, editors or people associated with these newspapers

McCurdy Street McCurdy Street named after Angus John McCurdy. Angus (1860-1941) arrived 1890 to Upper Hutt. He was editor of the Hutt Valley Independent newspaper, member of the Upper Hutt Town Board 1912-1920 & 1924-1926 and first Mayor of Upper Hutt Borough Council 1926-1927 & 1931-1938. McCurdy Street was part of the Fraser Crescent subdivision. McCurdy Street - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1955 & 1959 & 1961-1962

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McCurdys Road McCurdys Road was named after Angus John McCurdy (1860-1941) who owned the land that the road is situated on. This dirt road runs south from Totara Park Road and ends at the Three Skulls Road behind Totara Park. Angus John McCurdy the first Mayor of Upper Hutt and editor of the Hutt Valley Independent newspaper.

Craig Flat Totara Park

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McEwen Crescent McEwen Crescent was named after Jock McEwen who was president and tutor of Ma – wai - hakona Maori Cultural group. He was the master carver for Kahukura, the meeting house at Orongomai Marae in Upper Hutt. The Riverstone Terrace subdivision street naming theme was Upper Hutt citizens who made a contribution to the district.

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McHardie Street McHardie Street was named after John McHardie. John (1823-1883) came to NZ in 1841 m 1846 Selina Shirley (1827-1899). John was the first proprietor of the Highland Hotel (Quinn’s Post) near Fortune Lane and the street that would be named after him. Previously known as the Good Shepherd property the street name was agreed at Upper Hutt Borough Council meeting Tuesday evening 24 April 1956. In 1955 the Council proposed naming Clyma Street McHardy but voted against it (reference UH Leadrer 02 June 1955). There was also a proposal to build Railway houses in the subdivision sections 94 & 98. Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1959 & 1961-1962 recorded McHardy & McHardie Street

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McHattie Lane McHattie Lane was named after George McHattie. George had a grocer/bakery on the Gethings garage site. George was an early Upper Hutt storekeeper on freehold land Upper Hutt allotment 20 part section 128 Hutt. His nephew John (Jack) McHattie arrived about 1880 and was a saw-miller at Akatarawa with the Whiteman brothers. Arthur Clouston was the developer of the Clouston Park Estate which was opened on 18 March 1954.

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McKenzie Way McKenzie Way was named after Peter & Margaret McKenzie. The McKenzie’s were the owners of M & M Contractors who worked on the Mt Marua subdivision in the Timberlea district of Upper Hutt. This information came from a well-known Upper Hutt land agent who was involved in the subdivision.

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McLeod Street McLeod Street was named after Alexander Donald McLeod. Alexander (1872-1938) was the Minister of Lands 1924-1928 and a member of Parliament for the Wairarapa 1919-1928 & 1931-1935. In 1897 he married Mary Isabella nee McLeod and they had 7 children. McLeod Street - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1955 & 1959 & 1961-1962

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McMurtrie Street McMurtrie Street no longer exists. I was informed that it was named after Director of Penal Education of the Justice Department as well as Whitewell Grove but which is true. McMurtrie Street - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1961-1962

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McParland Street McParland Street was named after Francis McParland. Francis was a Wellington hotel keeper, landowner (UH block 80) and developer of the Waldegrave Park Estate subdivision. The Waldegrave Park Estate 1910 plan records Oak, Elm, Hazel, Pine, McParland streets and Willow & Poplar grove (Park street is now known as Kowhai street). McParland Street was already established but appeared on the 1908 plan of the “Upper Hutt Township Estate” In the middle of the McParland street between Gibbons Street & Royal Street this section was originally known as Alexandra Street. McParland Street - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1955 & 1959 & 1961-1962

Ebdentown Elderslea

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Melrose Street Melrose Street was named after Melrose Street - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1955 & 1959 & 1961-1962

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Memphis Grove Memphis Grove was named after Memphis in the state of Tennessee USA. American state or place name theme was used for the Totara Park subdivision.

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Merton Street Merton Street was named after Thomas James Merton. Thomas (1915-1968) was a poet and member of the Roman Catholic brotherhood. Poets or literature scholars were the naming theme in the Poets Block subdivision Merton Street - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1955 & 1959 & 1961-1962

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Messines Avenue Messines Avenue was named the Battle for Messines. During World War One the NZEF were involved in the operations at Messines France

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Michigan Crescent Michigan Crescent was named after Michigan a state in USA. American city or place name theme was used for the Totara Park subdivision.

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Military Reserve Military Reserves no longer exists. Military Reserves was the old name for part of Trentham Military Camp. Military Reserve (Trentham) - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1955 & 1959 & 1961-1962

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Millwood Place Millwood Place was named after It was not (MG) after the Developer as first told.

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Milton Street Milton Street was named after John Milton English poet and author 1608-1674 Poets or literature scholars were the naming theme in the Poets Block subdivision. Milton Street - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1959 & 1961-1962. Cluny Estate 14 November 1923 north Wallaceville station Ferguson Drive, Whakatiki to Milton Streets

Trentham Poet Block

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Miro Road Miro Road situated in Birchville no longer exists and was renamed Pokaka Street. I located information that Pokaka Street in Birchville was formerly known as Miro Road. Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1959 & 1961-1962 recorded Miro Road (this could be the Miro Street in Trentham)

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Miro Road Miro Road drawn on the Trentham Estate plan no longer exists and was renamed Stafford Street. Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1959 & 1961-1962 recorded Miro Road (this could be the other Miro Street in Trentham)

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Miro Street Miro street was named after a native tree Miro. The Kiore (Pacific rat) gnawed the seeds of native trees such as miro, rata, pokaka and hinau. Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1955 & 1959 & 1961-1962 recorded Miro Street. I located information that Pokaka Street in Birchville was formerly known as Miro Road. There was also a Miro Road drawn on the Trentham Estate plan but this was renamed Stafford Street.

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Mitre Grove Mitre Grove was named after Off Holdsworth Avenue

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Moehau Grove Moehau Grove was named after Moehau means North Auckland Genealogy. Cape Colville. Friend of Rongomai wife of Wakarua.

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Moeraki Road Moeraki Road was perhaps named after the Moeraki boulders situated in the South Island. Moeraki is usually translated as sleepy sky Moeraki Road - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1959 & 1961-1962

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Molloys Road Molloys Road was named after Charles Boyd Molloy. Charles (1916-2003) owned the land in Te Marua.

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Monarch Grove Monarch Grove was named after the Monarch butterfly. I was informed that the residents of the street named the grove Monarch.

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Montana Road Montana Road was named after Montana a state in USA. American state or place name theme was used for the Totara Park subdivision.

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Monterey Place Monterey Place was named after Monterey in the state of California USA. American state or place name theme was used for the Totara Park subdivision.

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Montgomery Crescent Montgomery Crescent was named after Field Marshall Bernard Law Montgomery 1st Viscount

of Montgomery of Alamein who saw action in World War One and World War Two. The 1950 Windsor Park Estate recorded the Montgomery & Cunningham roads. Montgomery Road - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1959 & 1961-1962. Arthur Clouston was the developer of the Clouston Park Estate which was opened on 18 March 1954.

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Montgomery Road Montgomery Road is now known as Montgomery Crescent. It was named after Field Marshall Bernard Law Montgomery 1

st Viscount of Montgomery of Alamein who saw action in World War

One and World War Two. The 1950 Windsor Park Estate recorded the Montgomery & Cunningham roads. Montgomery Road - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1959 & 1961-1962. Arthur Clouston was the developer of the Clouston Park Estate which was opened on 18 March 1954.

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Moon Ridge Road Moon Ridge Road was named after the ridge at the crest of Moonshine Hill Road Moonshine 5381

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Moonshine Hill Road Moonshine Hill road was perhaps named after a story about illegal distilling of whiskey in the hills between Trentham and Judgeford. Another version is the way the moon shone on the hills. The early Maori name for the area of Moonshine was Pu-rehurehu (misty hollows). Moonshine Hill road begins from State highway 2 up into the Moonshine Valley towards Judgeford where the name changes to Moonshine Road Judgeford Porirua.

Moonshine Valley Riverstone Terrace

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Moonshine Road Moonshine Road was perhaps named after a story about illegal distilling of whiskey in the hills between Trentham and Judgeford. Another version is the way the moon shone on the hills. The early Maori name for the area of Moonshine was Pu-rehurehu (misty hollows). The Upper Hutt Borough Council decided that “Moonshine road to be called Cottle Street” reference Papers past website Evening Post newspaper 30 April 1930 page 16. Council decided to rename Cottle Street back to Moonshine Road reference UH Leader 30 July 1964. Moonshine road is situated between Fergusson Drive Trentham and State Highway 2 in Upper Hutt district. Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1959 recorded Moonshine Road. Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1955 & 1961-1962 recorded Cottle Street. Cottle street no longer exists but was named after a local landowner Edward William Cottle (1867-1946) a Councillor (1929-1931 & 1933-1935) for the Upper Hutt Borough Council and land owner of the Moonshine Road property.

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Moonstone Grove Moonstone Grove was named after the Moonstone gemstone. Gemstones were the theme when naming the streets in the Birchville subdivision and based on the geological feature of Emerald Hill also situated in Birchville.

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Moore Street Moore Street was named after George Augustus Moore (1852-1933) was an Irish novelist. Poets or literature scholars were the naming theme in the Poets Block subdivision. Moore Street - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1959 & 1961-1962. I was informed that Father Moore an Irish Priest in Lower Hutt around 1885 was a descendant of Andrew Brown. Andrew was the brother of James Brown senior pioneer of Upper Hutt.

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Morepork Close Morepork Close was named after the bird Morepork. Riverglade subdivision roads were named by the developers United Building Society perhaps using the bird theme coming for the district Brown Owl


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Morgan Lane Morgan Lane no longer exists. Morgan Lane was named after William Stephen Morgan (1880-1928) of Whitemans Valley. Morgan Lane - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1955

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Mount Cecil Road Mount (Mt.) Cecil Road was perhaps named after Mount Cecil, Hunters Hills in Canterbury. Perhaps it may have been named after the Cecil/Cecile Brunner Rose. The road is situated off Haywards Road but the postal district is Moonshine Road not Pauatahanui. This is why it is recorded.

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Mountbatten Grove Mountbatten Grove was named after Earl Louis Francis Victor Nicholas Mountbatten 1st Earl Clouston Park 5018

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Mountbatten of Burma. During World War Two he was Supreme Allied Commander South East Asia Command. Arthur Clouston was the developer of the Clouston Park Estate which was opened on 18 March 1954.

Mt Marua Drive Mt/Mount Marua Drive was named after the district Mount Marua. Marua means pit of valley Timberlea 5018

Mt Marua Way Mt/Mount Marua Way was named after the district Mount Marua. Marua means pit of valley Timberlea 5018

Mumby Lane Mumby Lane was named after Alfred George Mumby. Alfred (1877-1945) established the first poultry farm in Upper Hutt in 1909. At the turn of the century Upper Hutt District became synonymous with poultry farming. At one time Alfred Mumby claimed a world record with six hens which laid 2,717 eggs in two years.

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Mungaroa Road Mungaroa Road no longer exists but was named as it was the road that led from the Main road Upper Hutt up the hill to the Mungaroa valley. Mungaroa road was originally named Wallaceville Road then it became Mungaroa Road and finally renamed to Ward street. The Upper Hutt Borough Council decided that “Mungaroa road to be called Ward Street” reference Papers past website Evening Post newspaper 30 April 1930 page 16 Mungaroa road began as Reserve Road then around 1865 became Mungaroa road, followed by Wallaceville Road, back to Mungaroa Road and finally Ward Street

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Murray Street Murray Street was named after Perhaps David Murray was principle of Mangaroa School (1988-2000) OR perhaps Constable Eric Murray of Palmer crescent Police station. Murray Street was originally named Campbell Street. The Upper Hutt Borough Council decided that “Campbell street to be called Murray street” reference Papers past website Evening Post newspaper 30 April 1930 page 16. Murray Street - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1955 & 1959 & 1961-1962

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Nepoui Crescent Nepoui was perhaps named after Nepoui in New Caledonia. Advise from Trentham Camp Commander 3 new streets = Nepoui Crescent UH Leader 0 June 1960)

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Nevada Grove Nevada Grove was named after Nevada a state in USA. American state or place name theme was used for the Totara Park subdivision.

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New Zealand Company Road

The New Zealand Company Road no longer exists but was named after the New Zealand company who brought settlers to New Zealand. These early settlers built the road in the Hutt Valley. The first road from Wellington was completed to Taita in 1843 and to Upper Hutt in 1844. The road was first known as the New Zealand Company Road, followed by Company Road, then Great North Eastern road, then Old Military Road, Main Hutt Road and/or Hutt Road, Main Road & Main Road North and/or Main Road South & and finally Fergusson Drive except for Main Street which is situated in the Central Business district of Upper Hutt. Fergusson Drive was named after His Excellency the Governor General of New Zealand Sir Bernard Fergusson. He declared Upper Hutt a City in 1966. Fergusson drive runs between the districts of Heretaunga, Trentham, Elderslea, Upper Hutt, Ebdentown, Clouston Park and

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Newton Street Newton Street no longer exists. Weekend holiday batches were built along Newton Street next to the river in Moonshine. The street was absorbed into the Upper Hutt River Road bypass on state highway 2. Newton Street was named after Arthur Wells Newton from the firm Richmond & Newton Engineers & Surveyors who were involved with the 1908 Dominion Estate subdivision in Upper Hutt. The Council proposed to change Newton Street to Kain Street in 1941 but it did not happen. The Kain family had a holiday batch in Newton Street Moonshine. Their son was the WWII New Zealand fighter pilot ace Flying Officer Edgar James (Cobber) Kain DFC who flew in the Royal Air Force (1918-1940). In 1942 the Council proposed to change Rosenberg Street to Kain Street but this also did not happen.

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Ngata Grove Ngata Grove was named after Ngata Grove - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1959 & 1961-1962

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Nicolaus Street Nicolaus Street was named after Edward William (Ed) Nicolaus former Upper Hutt Mayor who served 1947-1950 and former Councillor 1944-1947. He was a keen supporter of town planning. He was responsible for closing the cattle yards at the rear of the old Provincial Hotel.

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No 1 Line No 1 Line was named after the No 1 surveyors’ line. Robert Parkes was an early (1840) New Zealand Company surveyor who cut surveyors line across the valley No 1 near Silverstream No 2 Trentham No 3 Wallaceville (Whitemans) valley.

Blue Mountains Pinehaven

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Norana Road Norana road was perhaps named after the Norana Farm dedicated to training Maori cadets from the Hawkes Bay. Norana/Narana Road - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1961-1962

Maoribank Timberlea

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Norbert Street Norbert Street was named after Brother Norbert formerly William Martin Golder 1883-1948 or perhaps after Sister Norbert (Monica Mary Greenwood) Sisters of St Joseph’s or perhaps after Sister M Norbert (Eileen Martin) of Sisters of Mercy associated with St Joseph’s Orphanage. All three vocations are descendants of the early Brown family. All streets on this subdivision are named after people who have had an association with St Joseph’s.

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O’Hara Lane O’Hara Lane was named after Peter John O’Hara. Peter was the editor of UH Leader (1974-1979). The Lanes in Central Upper Hutt naming theme was local newspapers or editors or people associated with these newspapers.

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Oak Street Oak Street was named after the Oak tree. The Waldegrave Park Estate subdivision’s theme was trees perhaps taken from the fact that most of the streets started at Pine Avenue. The 1910 Waldegrave Park Estate plan and correspondence recorded Oak, Elm, Hazel, Pine, McParland streets Willow & Poplar grove (& Park street which was renamed Kowhai street) Oak Street - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1955 & 1959 & 1961-1962 They have just obtained authority to lay out some new streets and have named them, Willow Grove, Poplar Grove, Hazel Street, Elm Street, Oak Street and Park Street reference Papers

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Oaklands Grove Oaklands Grove was perhaps named after Oakland Village Swadlincote Derbyshire England. Oakland is also a Coastal Port in California USA. Arthur Clouston was the developer of the Clouston Park Estate which was opened on 18 March 1954.

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Oakmont Oakmont was named after the Oak Trees growing on the slightly raised area near the Street. Oakmont is situated next to Golf Road and the Royal Wellington Golf Club. Oakmont is also a well-known Golf Club in the USA.

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Old Military Road Old Military Road no longer exists but was named after the Military who used the road. The first road from Wellington was completed to Taita in 1843 and to Upper Hutt in 1844. The road was first known as the New Zealand Company Road, followed by Company Road, then Great North Eastern road, then Old Military Road, Main Hutt Road and/or Hutt Road, Main Road & Main Road North and/or Main Road South & and finally Fergusson Drive except for Main Street which is situated in the Central Business district of Upper Hutt. Fergusson Drive was named after His Excellency the Governor General of New Zealand Sir Bernard Fergusson. He declared Upper Hutt a City in 1966. Fergusson drive runs between the districts of Heretaunga, Trentham, Elderslea, Upper Hutt, Ebdentown, Clouston Park and ending at Brown Owl.

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Old School Road Old School Road was named after the road in which the original old Maymorn School was situated. The Maymorn school was established for the children of the men building the Rimutaka Tunnel and employed by the Public Works Department and later the NZ Railway Department.

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Omaha Grove Omaha Grove was named after Omaha in the state of Nebraska USA. American state or place name theme was used for the Totara Park subdivision. Omaha Grove was originally named Madison Grove but the name was changed because of duplication with Madison Place in Miramar Wellington

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Opal Avenue Opal Avenue was named after Opal gemstone. Gemstones were the theme when naming the streets in the Birchville subdivision and based on the geological feature of Emerald Hill situated in Birchville.

Timberlea Birchville

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Oregon Drive Oregon Grove was named after the tree NZ Oregan commonly known as the Douglas Fir. Oregon is also a state in USA. Part of the Maoribank subdivision has a tree theme and includes Oregon, Ponderosa & Sequoia.

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Ormrod Grove Ormrod Grove was named after Douglas Ernest Ormrod who served on the Upper Hutt City Council from 1977 to 1992 (Deputy Mayor 1989-1992). He was a Council representative on the District Road Council during the formation of River Road. He was also a prominent Rotarian. The Riverstone Terrace subdivision street naming theme was Upper Hutt citizens who made a contribution to the district.

Riverstone Terrace

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Oxford Crescent Oxford Crescent was named after the Oxford aircraft. The Oxford was training and Ebdentown 5018

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transporting aircraft and not a bomber. Thomas Moritz (Tom) Coltman land owner and developer of the Coltman Estate subdivision proposed the naming theme of WWII bomber aircrafts. A 1949 plan of the subdivision recorded Oxford Crescent, Hudson Avenue, Ventura Avenue & Whitley. Tom’s son James Thomas Coltman during World War Two served in the RNZAF and flew the Oxford, Hudson & Ventura aircrafts. Oxford Crescent - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1955 & 1959 & 1961-1962

Palfrey Street Palfrey Street was named after the Palfrey family. William (1795-1841 ENG) Palfrey married 1835 Mary Mummery (1813-1908 Croydon Surrey ENG). William was a Z Company shareholder and early absent land owner. Mary Palfrey his widow of Addiscombe Surrey England became the owner of the Palfrey Estate (farmed by Andrew & Ellen Browne) in Upper Hutt. Palfrey Street - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1955 & 1959 & 1961-1962

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Palmer Crescent Palmer crescent was named after George Palmer. George (1821-1896) was the original owner of land that St John’s Church was built on in 1863. George Palmer of Nazing Park Essex in England received Crown Grant part Rural section No 91 Upper Hutt (also Wellington and other) date 02 December 1868 claim No 1595 reference Archives NZ Wellington Land Claims LS-W68/14 No 1453. George’s wife was Elizabeth May (1833-1897). Palmer Crescent - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1955 & 1959 & 1961-1962

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Parera Grove Parera Grove was named after the bird Parera. The Parera is commonly known as the Grey duck. The theme for the streets named in this area is New Zealand birds such as Kiwi, Kukupa, Matuku, Ruru, Parera and Tiwakawaka.

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Park Street Park Street was named after the park (Maidstone) that situated on the street. Park Street - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1955 & 1959 & 1961-1962

Kingsley Heights Maidstone

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Park Street Park Street no longer exists. On an early 1930 subdivision map Park street was adjacent to Pine Avenue and became Keys street. This Keys Street no longer exists and must have been renamed but I do not know what name it was given.

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Park Street Park Street no longer exists. Park Street is now known as Kowhai Street. On a 1908 plane of Upper Hutt Township Estate Park Street was situated around the area of Oxford Park and Oxford Crescent School. The UH history states that Park Street became known as Keys Street but Keys street is in a different area. Waldegrave Park Estate 1910 Oak, Elm, Hazel, Pine, McParland streets Willow & Poplar grove (park street is now Kowhai street) They have just obtained authority to lay out some new streets and have named them, Willow Grove, Poplar Grove, Hazel Street, Elm Street, Oak Street and Park Street reference Papers past website Timaru Herald newspaper 06 October 1908 page 4

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Park Street Extension Park Street Extension no longer exists. Park Street Extension must have been an extension of Park Street near Maidstone Park and Kingsley Heights.

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Parkes Line Road Parkes Line Road was perhaps named after Robert Parkes. Robert Parkes was an early (1840) New Zealand Company surveyor who cut surveyors line across the valley No 1 near Silverstream No 2 Trentham No 3 Wallaceville (Whitemans) valley. Parkes Line Road was established by Councillor G Brown around March 1893.

Mangaroa Maymorn

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Parkwood Grove Parkwood Grove was named after

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Pasadena Crescent Pasadena Crescent was named after Pasadena in the state of California USA. American state or place name theme was used for the Totara Park subdivision.

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Paton Street Paton Street was named after one of the Paton family but which one? [1] Charles Paton was an early 1840 NZ Company settler. [2] George Paton clerk Upper Hutt 1905-1906 Hutt Roll wife (m 1906) Alice Annie Keys. An Owen Paton Keys was born RGO birth 1905 parents Alice Annie & George Keys. Upper Hutt school records an Owen Paton born 06 October 1905 guardian Alfred Keys. Alfred Keys was the father of Alice Annie Keys later Paton. Owen Paton died 1976 age 70 born 20 September 1905. [3] John Robert Paton (1884-1944) grocer worked for Benge & Pratt Upper Hutt - wife (m 1905) Agnes Rainey their children were Rita born 23 June 1905 – Zena born 30 December 1906 – Graham Pitcaithly born 25 June 1908 – Keith Rainey born 20 January 1910 at UH School

Maymorn 5018

Patutu Grove Patutu Grove was named after Patutu means Ngati-Kahungunu Genealogy

Trentham 5018

Pearl Grove Pearl Grove was named after the Pearl gemstone. Gemstones were the theme when naming the streets in the Birchville subdivision and based on the geological feature of Emerald Hill also situated in Birchville.

Birchville 5018

Pemysey Road Pemysey Street no longer exist but was renamed Pempsey Street. A newspaper article recorded Pemysey in 1927 & 1937 & 1939 & 1943 & 1944 but other newspaper articles recorded Pempsey in 1928 & 1929 & 1930 & 1932 & 1935 & 1936 & 1937 & 1941 & 1944. The name Pempysey was the name of the original subdivision plan for Birch Tree Estate in Heretaunga.

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Pempsey Street Pempsey Street was named after I was informed that it was after a soldier in the New Zealand Army but I have been unable to locate a soldier with the Pempsey surname. Chelsea Estate Silverstream subdivision near the golf links auction 15 February 1909 (Mr W G Gard) 70 sections situated between Railway station and Chatsworth Estate Main Road (Gloucester, Marlborough, Pempsey streets) reference Papers past website Evening Post newspaper 23 January 1909 & 06 August 1921 page 8. Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1955 & 1959 & 1961-1962 recorded Pempsey Street

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Penny Lane Penny Lane was named after

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Percy Kinsman Crescent

Percy Kinsman Crescent was named after Percy H Kinsman the Mayor of the Upper Hutt Borough Council from 1959 to 1966 and Upper Hutt City Council from 1966 to 1968. The Riverstone Terrace subdivision street naming theme was Upper Hutt citizens who made a contribution to the district.

Riverstone Terrace

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Perry Street Perry Street was named after the Perry family that farmed in the area. Alfred (1826-1881) Perry farmer Heretaunga Upper Hutt 1853-1854. Alfred and his wife Elizabeth had 6 children born in New Zealand Alfred Junior (1852-1941) & Elizabeth (1856) & Charles Thomas (1857-1926) & Emma Louisa (1859-1945) & George (1860-1942) or George Alfred (1860-1928) & Ada Perry (1866).

Heretaunga 5018

Perrys Road Perry’s Road no longer exists. Perry’s Road may have been renamed Perrys Street. Perry’s Road may have been named after the early Perry family in Heretaunga. Perrys Road - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1961-1962

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Phar lap Grove Phar Lap Grove was named after the champion racehorse Phar Lap. Phar Lap was born Timaru, raised Trentham, sold at yearling sales and the 1902 Melbourne Cup winner. In 1932 he mysteriously died in USA. His skeleton is held at Te Papa the Museum of New Zealand. Phar Lap Grove is situated on the site of the old Stables in Trentham.

Trentham 5018

Pine Avenue Pine Avenue was named after the Sequoia Pine trees that grew in the road. I was information that Pine Avenue was original called Slaughterhouse Road from butchers in the street. George Brown planted all the Pine Trees in the area. Waldegrave Park Estate 02 February 1910 Oak, Elm, Hazel, Pine, McParland streets Willow & Poplar grove (park street is now Kowhai street) Pine Avenue already established and the Street was drawn on the 1908 plan of Upper Hutt Township Estate. Pine Avenue - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1955 & 1959 & 1961-1962

UH CBD Ebdentown

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Pinehaven Road Pinehaven Road was named after the Sequoia Pine Trees growing in the vicinity. One million trees were planted in the area by Sir Francis Chichester in 1926. Deller subdivision in 1951 records Pinehaven Road, Birch Grove & Winchester Avenue. Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1961-1962 recorded Pinehaven Road.

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Pinehill Crescent Pinehill Crescent was named after Pinehill Crescent - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1961-1962

Trentham 5018

Pioneer Grove Pioneer Grove was named after

Silverstream 5019

Plantagenet Grove Plantagenet Grove was named after the Royal house of Plantagenet. The Plantagenet dynasty of England began in 1154 through to 1399. Kingsley Heights subdivision street names had a Royalty theme.

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Plateau Road Plateau Road was named after the area of level high ground in the area. Plateau Road - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1961-1962

Te Marua 5018

Pokaka Street Pokaka Street was named after the native tree Pokaka. The Kiore (Pacific rat) gnawed the seeds of native trees such as miro, mata, pokaka and hinau. I located information that Pokaka Street in Birchville was formerly known as Miro Road but I was unable to find any proof so perhaps the information is not correct.

Birchville 5018

Pomare Crescent Pomare Crescent no longer exists but was renamed Hikurangi Crecsent. Pomare Crescent - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1959 & 1961-1962

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Ponderosa Grove Ponderosa Grove was named after the tree Ponderosa pine. Part of the Maoribank subdivision has a tree theme and includes Oregon, Ponderosa & Sequoia.

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Poplar Grove Poplar Grove was named after the Poplar tree. The Waldegrave Park Estate subdivision’s theme was trees perhaps taken from the fact that most of the streets began at Pine Avenue. The 1910 Waldegrave Park Estate plan and correspondence recorded Oak, Elm, Hazel, Pine, McParland streets Willow & Poplar grove (& Park street which was renamed Kowhai street). Poplar Grove - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1955 & 1959 & 1961-1962 They have just obtained authority to lay out some new streets and have named them, Willow Grove, Poplar Grove, Hazel Street, Elm Street, Oak Street and Park Street reference Papers past website Timaru Herald newspaper 06 October 1908 page 4

Ebdentown 5018

Prestige Place Prestige Place was named after Prestige means reputation or influence arising from success or achievement.

Maoribank 5018

Princes Street Princes Street was perhaps named after Perhaps Louise the Princes Royal who became Princes Royal around the same time as the subdivision was developed. Parts of the subdivision where given Royal naming theme. Princes Street - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1955 & 1959 & 1961-1962

UH CBD 5018

Prison Road Prison Road also known as Rimutaka Prison Road was named after the road that leads to the Rimutaka Prison. The Maori meaning for Rimutaka is rimu - red pine and taka - on all sides

Trentham 5018

Prouse Grove Prouse Grove was named after the Prouse brothers. James & John & Richard Prouse came from Wainuiomata in 1861 and established a sawmill in the southern end of Whitemans Valley. Later they laid a tramway over the gully which became Pinehaven. Prouse Grove - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1959 & 1961-1962

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Purvis Street Purvis Street was named after John (Johnny Scotty/Scottie) Purvis. John (1880-1957) a member of the Upper Hutt Borough Council 1933-1941 & 1944-1953 and served twice as Deputy Mayor. (J Purvis UH Leader 26 May & 02 June 1955). Purvis Street - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1959 & 1961-1962

Elderslea 5018

Quartz Place Quartz Place was named after the Quartz gemstone. Gemstones were the theme when naming the streets in the Birchville subdivision and based on the geological feature of Emerald


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Hill situated in Birchville.

Queen Street Queen Street was named after the Queen Victoria. Victoria (1819-1901) was the Queen of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and Empress of India. Queen Street was already established when drawn on the 1908 Plan of Upper Hutt Township Estate. Queen Street - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1955 & 1959 & 1961-1962

UH CBD 5018

Quinn’s Post corner Quinn’s Post corner was situated on the corner of Fergusson drive and Ward street where the old Trentham Hotel later known as Quinn’s Post Hotel was once situated. The Quinn’s Post Tavern is now situated in Ward Street. Ward Street and Ferguson Driver were known by various other names.


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Racecourse Road Racecourse Road was named after the road that leads to the Racecourse in Trentham. Trentham 5018

Radiata Grove Radiata Grove was named after the Pinus Radiata tree. Brown Owl 5018

Railway Avenue Railway Avenue was named after the Railway station. The Avenue was situated in the same area as the Upper Hutt Railway Station long with a number of railway houses. Railway Avenue - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1955 & 1959 & 1961-1962

Maidstone 5018

Ranfurly Street Ranfurly Street was named after 5th Earl of Ranfurly who served as Governor General of New

Zealand from 1897 to 1904. The Town of Trentham - Among the names of new streets in the town of Trentham are Islington, Ranfurly, Liverpool and Glasgow, the names of four Governors of New Zealand reference Papers past website Dominion newspaper 02 July 1915 page 4. Trentham Estate (no date) records Liverpool, Ranfurly, Islington and Ararino streets. Ranfurly Street - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1955 & 1959 & 1961-1962

Trentham 5018

Rata Street Rata Street was named after the Native Rata tree. Rata Grove - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1959 & 1961-1962

Birchville 5018

Raukawa Grove Raukawa Grove was named after the aromatic New Zealand plant Raukawa. The leaves were infused into the oil of the hinau tree to make a perfume. Raukawa – A current in the Ocean, An Ancestor of Ngati-Raukawa, son of Turongo, tribal area meeting house Otaki. Ruakawa Grove - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1955 & 1959 & 1961-1962

Trentham 5018

Raynham Way Rynham Way was named after Perhaps named after Raynham Hall a 400 years old country house in Norfolk England.

Silverstream 5018

Redwood Street Redwood Street was named after Archbishop Redwood. In 1876 Henry Petre transferred land to Archbishop Redwood representing the Catholic Church which was duly leased to the Brown family in Upper Hutt. Francis William Redwood (1839-1935) was the Catholic Bishop of Wellington 1874-1887 and in 1930 he laid the foundation stone for Silverstream St Patrick College. I do not think it was named after the Redwood tree that I was informed was originally on the land. Redwood Street - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1955 & 1959 & 1961-1962

Elderslea 5018

Refreshment Place Refreshment Place was named after the word refreshment as the Coca Cola Bottling Trentham 5018

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Company’s factory was originally situated in the street. Bob Jones was the developer.

Reserve Road Reserves Road no longer exists. It was the first name for what is now Ward Street. Around 1865 Reserve Road was renamed Mungaroa Road, followed by Wallaceville Road back to Mungaroa Road and finally Ward Street

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Resinosa Street Resinosa Street was named after the tree Pinus Resinosa commonly known as Red Pine. A native tree of North America.

Trentham 5018

Reynolds Bach Drive Reynolds Bach Drive was named after Hubert Reynolds Bach. Hubert (1904-1995) a Borough Engineer for Lower Hutt was responsible for the development of the Silverstream (Refuse / Tip) landfall. The landfall is recorded as being in the Pinehaven district even though it is part of the Taita Gorge.

Pinehaven 5019

Richmond Street Richmond Street I believe was named after Robert Richardson Richmond (1866-1916) who was a civil engineer residing in Newtown Wellington. The firm Mason & Richmond civil engineer & surveyors prepared the 1904 plans for the Township of Trentham subdivision. Later in 1908 the firm Richmond & Newton Engineers and Surveyors were involved with the Dominion Estate subdivision in Upper Hutt. Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1955 & 1959 & 1961-1962 recorded Richmond Street.

Wallaceville 5018

Rimu Street Rimu Street was perhaps named after the native tree Rimu. The Rimu is known as the Red Pine. Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1955 & 1959 & 1961-1962 recorded Rimu Street

Wallaceville Trentham

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Rimutaka Prison Road Rimutaka Prison Road commonly known as Prison Road was named after the road that leads to the Rimutaka Prison. Rimutaka was the name of a range of mountains near Upper Hutt.

Trentham 5018

Rimutaka Street Rimutaka Street was named after the Rimutaka Mountain range near Upper Hutt. Rimutaka Street - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1959 & 1961-1962

Trentham 5018

River Road River Road was named as it runs alongside of the river from Haywards, Heretaunga, Moonshine Valley, Trentham, Elderslea, Clouston Park and ends at Maoribank.

Upper Hutt Haywards to Maoribank

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Riverbank Street Riverbank Street was named as the street was next to the riverbank of the Hutt river. Riverbank Street - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1955 & 1959 & 1961-1962

Wallaceville 5018

Riverlea Way Riverlea Way was named after the Riverlea farm. The Whiteman family farmed the Riverlea property (previously known as Huntley Farm) formerly situated in Maoribank.

Totara Park 5018

Riversdale Road Riversdale Road was perhaps named after Riversdale situated in the Wairarapa. Further research is required to locate the origin of the name. Arthur Clouston was the developer of the Clouston Park Estate which was opened on 18 March 1954.

Clouston Park 5018

Riverstone Drive Riverstone Drive was named after the subdivision “Riverstone Terrace”. The Riverstone Terrace subdivision street naming theme was Upper Hutt citizens who made a contribution to the district.

Riverstone Terrace

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Roband Crescent Roband Crescent was named after Mr Roband who managed the convent farm at Maoribank. Or Angela Mary Joseph Roband (widow of Sven Nelson Roband) of Ebdentown Upper Hutt and buried at St Joseph’s churchyard Upper Hutt. All streets on this subdivision are named after people who have had an association with St Joseph’s Orphanage

Brown Owl 5018

Robertson Street Robertson Street was named after Mayor Peter Robertson. Peter (1880-1939) cabinetmaker, member of the Upper Hutt Town Board 1912-1920, chairman 1914-1918, Upper Hutt Borough Council Mayor 1927-1931 & 1938 and died in office 14 May 1939. (Mayor P Robertson UH Leader 29 August 1940) Robertson Street - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1955 & 1959 & 1961-1962

Elderslea 5018

Robins Way Robins Way was named after

Timberlea Te Marua

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Roman Close Roman Close was named after

Silverstream 5019

Ronald Scott Grove Ronald Scott Grove was named after Sir Ronald Scott of Upper Hutt who is well known for his involvement in the New Zealand sports. The Riverstone Terrace subdivision street naming theme was Upper Hutt citizens who made a contribution to the district.

Riverstone Terrace

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Rongonui Street Rongonui Street was named after Maori chief. Rongonui meaning is - rongo to hear - nui big meaning big reputation. Rongonui Street - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1955 & 1959 & 1961-1962

Elderslea 5018

Rosenberg Street Rosenberg Street no longer exists. Rosenberg was a district in Germany. During the World War Two period in 1942 the Return Services Association had their rooms in Rosenberg Street and requested that the Council change the street name to Crete Street or Kain Street as they thought Rosenberg was not a patriotic name for a street. The naming origin would have been Crete street after the Battle of Crete and Kain Street after Flying Officer Edgar James (Cobber) Kain DFC who flew in the Royal Air Force (1918-1940). Rosenberg Street was later renamed Wakefield Street.

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Roseveare Grove Roseveare Grove was named after Perhaps Francis Russell Roseveare & Matilda Roseveare 1919 Hutt roll living Lower Hutt

Te Marua 5018

Rosina Street Rosina Street was named after Rosina Myrtle Clouston. Rosina (Fletcher) was the daughter of Arthur Clouston. Arthur Clouston was the developer of the Clouston Park Estate which was opened on 18 March 1954.

Clouston Park 5018

Ross Grove Ross Grove was named after Ian Alexander Ross. Ian was an Upper Hutt Borough (1965-1966) and City (1966-1968) councillor and charted accountant at Chapman Ross. Ross Grove - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1959 & 1961-1962

Trentham 5018

Routley Crescent Routley Crescent was named after the local landowner Routley. William Routley (1856-1926) m 1887 NZ Mary Jane formerly Knott (1859-1954) a farmer resident Upper Hutt 1896 &

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Woodlands Trentham 1911 & 1919. Their 3 sons. [1] Arthur Kinsman Routley (1888-1944) married 1913 Annie Allan (1889-1954) resident gardener 1911 Trentham with wife Annie 1914 & 1919. [2] William Benson Routley (1890-1957) married 1917 Winifred Vera Guildford. William gardener resident Trentham 1914 & 1919. [3] Norman Huttville Routley (1894-1962) married 1921 NZ Lily May Evans (1901-1986). In 1935 Norman was a member of the Hutt river board. Routley Crescent - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1959 & 1961-1962

Row Lane Row lane was named after Brigadier Robert Amos Row (1888-1959) the first Manager Director of the Upper Hutt Times newspaper. Brigadier Row served in World War One 6/980 & World War Two 38618. The Central Upper Hutt lane naming theme was local newspapers, editors or people associated with these newspapers.

Ebdentown 5018

Royal Street Royal Street was named after the Royal Family. The street was noted on the 1909 Town of Upper Hutt extension No 5 and included Victoria and Alexandra (Alexandra is now part of McParland) streets

UH CBD 5018

Ruahine Street Ruahine Street was named after the Ruahine Mountain Range. Ruahine Street - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1959 & 1961-1962

Trentham 5018

Ruapae Grove Ruapae Grove was named after the Ruapae Stream & falls in the Tararua Ranges near Upper Hutt.

Trentham 5018

Ruby Grove Ruby Grove was named after the Ruby gemstone. Gemstones were the theme when naming the streets in the Birchville subdivision and based on the geological feature of Emerald Hill also situated in Birchville.

Birchville 5018

Rural View Way Rural View Way was named as from the road you could see a rural view. Timberlea 5018

Ruru Crescent Ruru Crescent was named after the Ruru the Morepork and native Owl of New Zealand. The theme for the streets named in this area is New Zealand birds such as Kiwi, Kukupa, Matuku, Ruru, Parera and Tiwakawaka.

Heretaunga 5018

Russell Street Russell Street was perhaps named after Edward Russell. Edward Russell junior was an early settler at Fern Ground Upper Hutt and later Whitemans Valley. Russell Street - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1955 & 1959 & 1961-1962

UH CBD 5018

Russells Road Russells Road was named after the Russell family who were early settlers in Whitemans Valley. Edward (1848-1926) married 1869 Hutt NZ Eliza Butler (1844-1926) and settled in Whitemans Valley. Edward’s father was Edward Russell who arrived 1841 in NZ on ship “Lord William Bentinck” and who married 1845 Wellington Sarah Taverner (1815 - 1894).

Whitemans Valley

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Rutland Street Rutland Street no longer exists. Rutland Street was recorded on a 1908 plan of Upper Hutt Township Estate and situated around the area of Oxford Park and Oxford Crescent School.

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Sandford Street Sandford Street was named after John Sandford. John (1565-1629) was a poet. Trentham 5018

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Poets or literature scholars were the naming theme in the Poets Block subdivision. I was informed that Thomas Costello was the builder and subdivision for this block of land. Sandford Street - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1955 & 1959 & 1961-1962

Sapphire Grove Sapphire Grove was named after the Sapphire gemstone. Gemstones were the theme when naming the streets in the Birchville subdivision and based on the geological feature of Emerald Hill also situated in Birchville.

Birchville Parkdale

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Savage Crescent Savage Crescent was named after Michael Joseph Savage. Michael (1872-1940) was a former New Zealand Prime Minister (1935-1940). There are various streets in Upper Hutt named after former Prime Ministers of New Zealand such as Coates, Massey, Seddon & Ward street and Savage & Fraser crescent. (M J Savage UH Leader 29 August 1940). Savage Crescent - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1955 & 1959 & 1961-1962

UH CBD 5018

Seattle Grove Seattle Grove was named after Seattle in state of Washington USA. American state or place name theme was used for the Totara Park subdivision.

Totara Park 5018

Seddon Street Seddon Street was named after Richard John Seddon. Richard (1845-1906) was the longest serving Prime Minster of New Zealand (1893-1906) and was a member of parliament for Hokitika (1879-1881) & Kumara (1881-1890) & Westland (1890-1906). There are various streets in Upper Hutt named after former Prime Ministers of New Zealand such as Coates, Massey, Seddon & Ward street and Savage & Fraser crescent. Seddon Street - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1955 & 1959 & 1961-1962

Wallaceville 5018

Seddul Bahr Road Seddul Bahr Road was named after Seddul Bahr an ancient fortress, Gallipoli, Turkey where the ANZAC Forces served during World War One.

Trentham Camp 5018

Senio Grove Senio Grove was named after the Senio river in Italy. During World War two the 28th Maori

Battalion and New Zealand Forces took part in operations at Senio River. Trentham Camp 5018

Seon Place Seon Place was named after Father Jean Antione Seon (1807-1878) made the decision to build St Joseph’s Church in December 1863 at the corner of Pine Avenue and Main Street and by February 1864 the chapel was ready for opening. Arthur Clouston was the developer of the Clouston Park Estate which was opened on 18 March 1954.

Clouston Park 5018

Sequoia Place Sequoia Place was named after the tree Sequoia commonly known as Coast/Coastal/California redwood. The Sequoia is the oldest living tree in the world. Part of the Maoribank subdivision has a tree theme and includes Oregon, Ponderosa & Sequoia.

Maoribank 5018

Serenity Grove Serenity Grove was perhaps named after the Yoga term Tree of Serenity. Serenity means a state of being calm, peaceful and untroubled. I was informed that the first choice was Camberwell Grove after an area in Surrey where the Mann family came from in 1851 but later Serenity Grove was chosen after the amount of trees present in the area

Maoribank 5018

Seymour Grove Seymour Grove was named after Jane Seymour who was Queen of England from 1536 to Kingsley Heights 5018

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1537 as the third wife of King Henry WII. Kingsley Heights subdivision street names had a Royalty theme.

Shakespeare Avenue Shakespeare Avenue was named after William Shakespeare. William (1564-1616) was the famous English poet, playwright and actor. Poets or literature scholars were the naming theme in the Poets Block subdivision Shakespeare Street - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1955 & 1959 & 1961-1962

Trentham Poet Block

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Shanly Street Shanly Street was named after Nora Shanly a parishioner who worked at the orphanage for many years. Or perhaps Francis Joseph Shanley who was a member of St Joseph’s Church in Wellington. William Ignatius Shanly was a member of the Public Works department Greytown. In 1943 a Mrs Shanly was a committee member who assisted in organising the farewell for Father Purcell of the Hutt. Streets on this subdivision were named after people who have had an association with the St Joseph Orphanage

Brown Owl 5018

Sheridan Crescent Sheridan Crescent was named after Richard Brinsley Butler Sheridan. Richard (1751-1816) was an Irish playwright and poet and long-term owner of the London Theatre Royal. Poets or literature scholars were the naming theme in the Poets Block subdivision Sheridan Crescent - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1959 & 1961-1962

Trentham Poet Block

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Sierra Way Sierra Way was perhaps named after the Sierra Nevada Mountain range. Sierra Way runs along the Blue Mountain range above Silverstream which leads into Whitemans Valley South.

Blue Mountains 5371

Sinclair Street Sinclair Street was named after one of the Sinclair family. Perhaps Alexander Sinclair freehold Upper Mungaroa farmer Sections 45, 46, 47 Mungaroa in the 1880-1881 Hutt Electoral Roll. Sinclair Street appeared on the 1908 plan of the “Upper Hutt Township Estate”. Sinclair Street - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1955 & 1959 & 1961-1962

Ebdentown 5018

Slaughterhouse Road Slaughterhouse Road no longer exists Upper Hutt 0000

Smallfield Lane Smallfield Lane was named after Canon William Mandeno Smallfield. William (1895-1969) was the Vicar in Upper Hutt & St John’s Parish Trentham from 1947 to 1964 a total of 17 years.

Trentham 5018

Snell Grove Snell grove was perhaps named after Sir Peter George Snell the New Zealand Olympic and Commonwealth medal holder for middle distance running. Peter Snell was a visitor at an Upper Hutt athletic meeting in the 1960s. There was also a Snell family residing in the Upper Hutt district around the time that the Grove was developed. Arthur Clouston was the developer of the Clouston Park Estate which was opened on 18 March 1954.

Clouston Park 5018

Snowberry Grove Snowberry Grover was named after the plant Snowberry. There was an Alpine plant theme for the subdivision.

Timberlea 5018

Snowdon Grove Snowdon Grove was named after the Earl Snowdon who married Princess Margaret the younger sister of Queen Elizabeth II. Kingsley Heights subdivision street names had a Royalty theme.


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Somme Road Somme Road was named after the battle of the Somme in France during World War One Silverstream Trentham

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Sorrento Way Sorrento Way was named after Perhaps named after Sorrento a town overlooking the Bay of Naples in Italy

Silverstream 5019

Speargrass Grove Speargrass Grove was named after the plant Speargrass. There was an Alpine plant theme for the subdivision.

Timberlea 5018

Stafford Street Stafford Street was named after Sir Edward William Stafford. Stafford (1819-1901) who was the third Premier of New Zealand. He was a member of Parliament from 1855-1878 for the Independent party. Stafford Street - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1955 & 1959 & 1961-1962

Silverstream 5019

Station Crescent Station Crescent was named after its proximity to the Upper Hutt Railway Station. Station Crescent was originally named Station Street but was renamed when they established and extended Fergusson Drive around the Upper Hutt central business district. Station Street - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1955 & 1959 & 1961-1962

UH CBD 5018

Station Road Station Street no longer exists. Station Street at Heretaunga was renamed Bathurst Street around 1930


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Station Street Station Street no longer exists. Station Street was named as it situated between the Upper Hutt business district and the Upper Hutt Railway Station. Parts of the street were merged and renamed and the remaining section of the street was renamed Station Crescent.

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Stephen Street Stephen Street was named after Poets or literature scholars was the naming theme in the Poets Block subdivision Stephen Street - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1955 & 1959 & 1961-1962

Trentham Poet Block

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Stream Grove Stream Grove was named after the shortened name of the (Silver) stream situated in the same area.

Heretaunga 5018

Streets Way Streets Way was named after Perhaps the developer and land agent Brian David Street. Or perhaps the original owner of the land Michael Anthony (Tony) Street occupation contractor.

Timberlea 5018

Stroma Way Stroma Way was named after an Island off the northern coast of the mainland of Scotland. Stroma was the homeland of the ancestor of (Gillies) the developer of Mount Marua subdivision

Maymorn Mount Marua

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Sunbrae Drive Sunbrae Drive was named after

Silverstream 5019

Sundew Grove Sundew Grove no longer exists but was renamed Mount Marua Drive in March 2003. Sundew Grove was originally named after the plant Sundew. There was an Alpine plant theme for the subdivision.

Upper Hutt Timberlea

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Sunnyview Drive Sunnyview Grove was perhaps named after the sunny view of Upper Hutt from the subdivision. Brown Owl 5018

Sunstone Crescent Sunstone Crescent was named after the Sunstone gemstone. Gemstones were the theme Brown Owl 5018

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Sutherland Avenue Sutherland Avenue was named after the Duke of Sutherland. The duke was the patron of Richard Barton who was the first settler in Trentham. Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1955 & 1959 & 1961-1962 recorded Sutherland Avenue

Silverstream 5019

Swain Grove Swain Grove was named after Paul Desmond Swain who was a member of Parliament for the Rimutaka Electorate from 1996 to 2008. The Riverstone Terrace subdivision street naming theme was Upper Hutt citizens who made a contribution to the district.

Riverstone Terrace

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Sylvan Way Sylvan Way was named after

Silverstream 5019

Tacoma Drive Tacoma Drive was named after Tacoma in the state of Washington USA. American state or place name theme was used for the Totara Park subdivision.

Totara Park 5018

Talbot Grove Talbot Grove was named after Major William John Campbell Talbot. William (1855-1937) was stationed at Trentham Camp during World War One (1914-1918) training the men who joined the NZ Medical Corps. I was also told that the grove was named after Brigadier Graeme Talbot OBE (retired NZ Army) and 1

st year student of Heretaunga College.

Trentham Camp 5018

Tapestry Grove Tapestry Grove was named after

Silverstream 5019

Tararua Street Tararua Street was named after the Tararua Mountain Range. Tararua Street was formerly named Islington Street Extension reference Upper Hutt Leader 04 January 1951 page 2. Tararua Street - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1955 & 1959 & 1961-1962

Trentham 5018

Taunton Way Taunton Way was named after the town Taunton in Somerset England. Jessie Collins I was told was born in Taunton England. She married Henry Freeman who farmed in the Mangaroa valley. Freemans Way in Pinehaven was named after the family. There was also a Francis Herbert Taunton (1924-1983) operator Upper Hutt 1963 roll

Pinehaven 5019

Tawai Street Tawai Street was named after Tawai Street - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1955 & 1959 & 1961-1962

Trentham 5018

Tawai Street Extension Tawai Street Extension no longer exists but became Brentwood Street reference Upper Hutt Leader 04 January 1951 page 2

Trentham 5018

Te Marua Road Te Marua Road no longer exists but is now part of Beechwood Lane and Main road State Highway 2. Te Marua Road - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1959 & 1961-1962

Upper Hutt Te Marua

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Te Puni Grove Te Puni Grove was named after Chief Te Puni of Pito one (Petone) Pa an early Maori chief who approached the ship Tory and offered to sell land. Te Puni Grove - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1961-1962

Elderslea 5018

Tennyson Street Tennyson Street was named after Alfred Tennyson English Laureate 1809-1892 Poets or literature scholars were the naming theme in the Poets Block subdivision Tennyson

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Terminus Street Terminus Street was named after the word Terminus. It was at one stage the terminus (end or final point) of the Upper Hutt Borough/City boundary. Terminus Street - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1955 & 1959 & 1961-1962

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Thackeray Street Thackeray Street was named after William Thackeray English novelist 1811-1863 Poets or literature scholars were the naming theme in the Poets Block subdivision Thackeray Street - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1959 & 1961-1962

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The Plateau Road The Plateau Road was renamed just Plateau Road. The Plateau Road - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1959, 1961-1962

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Thomas Neal Crescent Thomas Neal was named after Eric Robinson Neal was a Councillor but who was Thomas Neal?

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Thompson Lane Thompson Lane was named after Allan Kohn (Tommy) Thompson. Allan (1901-1988) was the founder of the 1939 Upper Hutt Leader newspaper and UH Printing Company. The Lanes in Central Upper Hutt naming theme was local newspapers or editors or people associated with these newspapers

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Three Skulls Road Three Skulls Road were named by surveyors who at the trig (surveyor) station found remains of slaughtered cattle and the trig & dirt road were so named.

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Times Lane Times lane was named after the Upper Hutt Times newspaper established in 1949 to 1951. The editor was J A Kelleher. The Lanes in Central Upper Hutt naming theme was local newspapers or editors or people associated with these newspapers

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Tiniroa Grove Tiniroa Grover was named after

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Tiwakawaka Grove Tiwakawaka Grove was named after the Tiwakawaka. The Tiwakawaka was the name of a Fantail. The theme for the streets named in this area is New Zealand birds such as Kiwi, Kukupa, Matuku, Ruru, Parera and Tiwakawaka.

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Toledo Grove Toledo Grove was named after Toledo in the state of Ohio USA. American state or place name theme was used for the Totara Park subdivision.

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Topaz Street Topaz Street was named after the Topaz gemstone. Gemstones were the theme when naming the streets in the Birchville subdivision and based on the geological feature of Emerald Hill also situated in Birchville.

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Topeka Grove Topeka Grove was named after Topeka in the state of Kansas USA. American state or place name theme was used for the Totara Park subdivision.

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Totara Grove Totara Grove no longer exists. Totara Grove was renamed and became part of Hutt Road Upper Hutt 0000

Totara Park Road Totara Park Road was named after the Totara trees which the early settlers found prolific in this area. Totara Park Road is the main road going into the Totara Park subdivision and Totara Park district. Arthur Clouston was the developer of the Clouston Park Estate which was

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opened on 18 March 1954.

Totara Street Totara Street was named after the Totara tress growing in the area. Totara Street - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1955 & 1959 & 1961-1962

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Tui Grove Tui Grove was named after the Tui bird a native of New Zealand. The streets named after birds are Weka, Huia, Tui and Kea. Tui Grove - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1959 & 1961-1962

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Tulsa Grove Tulsa Grove was named after Tulsa in the state of Oklahoma USA. American state or place name theme was used for the Totara Park subdivision.

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Turon Crescent Turon Crescent was named after Turon in the state of Kansas USA. American state or place name theme was used for the Totara Park subdivision.

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TVL Road TVL Road was named after the initials for Tasman Vaccine Laboratory which for many years operated a field station laboratory in the same road

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Twin Lakes Road Twin Lakes Road was named as it was the road that leads to the Twin Lakes leading to the water storage plant for the Wellington region. The lakes are known as Stuart Macaskill Lakes. Stuart Alisdair Macaskill (1931-2012) was deputy Mayor for Upper Hutt (1971-1975) and a member of the Wellington Regional Council (1980-2001).

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Upper Hutt Roads All “roads” in the borough (Upper Hutt) are in future to be called “streets”. reference papers past website Evening post 30 April 1930 page 16

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Upper Hutt Streets All “roads” in the borough (Upper Hutt) are in future to be called “streets”. reference papers past website Evening post 30 April 1930 page 16

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Utah Grove Utah Grove was named after Utah a state in USA. American state or place name theme was used for the Totara Park subdivision.

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Valley Road Valley Road no longer exists. Valley Road - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1959 & 1961-1962

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Valley View Way Valley View Way was named as the road gave a view of the valley. Timberlea 5018

Venetia Way Venetia Way was named after Santa Venetia in the state of California USA. American state or place name theme was used for the Totara Park subdivision.

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Ventura Avenue Ventura Avenue was named after the Ventura Bomber aircraft used in World War Two. Mr Thomas Moritz (Tom) Coltman the land owner and developer of the Coltman Estate subdivision used the street naming theme of bomber aircrafts. A 1949 plan of the subdivision recorded Oxford Crescent, Hudson Avenue, Ventura Avenue & Whitley. Tom’s son James Thomas Coltman during World War Two served in the RNZAF and flew the Oxford, Hudson & Ventura aircrafts. Ventura Avenue - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1955 & 1959 & 1961-1962

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Vernon Grove Vernon Grove was perhaps named after a local person with the Christina name Vernon Brown Owl 5018

Victoria Street Victoria Street was named after Queen Victoria. Victoria (1819-1901) was the Queen of United UH CBD 5018

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Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and Empress of India. Victoria Street - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1955 & 1959 & 1961-1962

Vista Crescent Vista Crescent was perhaps named after the company that developed the subdivision. The 1960 developers were Brown Owl Vista Subdivision. Vista means a pleasing view. Vista is also a town in Southern California USA.

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Waimarama Grove Waimarama Grove was perhaps named after Waimarama in the Hawkes Bay where the early Maoris lived before travelling to the Wairarapa and Hutt Valley then later returning to the Hawkes Bay

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Waipango Way Waipango Way was named after the Waipango swamp situated in Whitemans Valley. The Maori word Waipango means – Wai water, stream – pango black.

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Wakefield Street Wakefield Street was named after Perhaps it was named after Edward Gibbon Wakefield (1796-1862) and founder of the New Zealand Company who arrived 1840 in Wellington. His brothers William Hayward & Arthur Wakefield also came to New Zealand. Wakefield Street was originally Rosenberg Street. The RSA premises were originally in Rosenberg Street and the RSA suggested to the Council during World War Two to rename the street as it did not sound patriotic. Rosenberg was a district in Germany. Wakefield Street - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1955 & 1959 & 1961-1962

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Wales Close Wales Close was named after the Prince of Wales. King Henry VIII was once a Prince of Wales. The current Prince of Wales is Prince Charles the son of Queen Elizabeth II. Kingsley Heights subdivision street names had a Royalty theme.


Wallaceville Hill Road Wallaceville Hill Road no longer exists but was later renamed Wallaceville Road. Wallaceville Road originally began at the Main road Upper Hutt and finished at the bottom of the hill then it became Wallaceville Hill road which led up the hill and into the Mungaroa valley where the old settlement of Wallaceville was situated. The early section of Wallaceville Road was later renamed Mungaroa road and finally Ward street. Wallaceville Hill road was renamed Wallaceville Road.

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Wallaceville Road Wallaceville Road was named after John Howard Wallace (1816-1891). John was the first man ashore from the ship “Aurora” (1840). He set up a general merchant business, later adding an auctioneering and commission agencies. John was a member of the old Town Board Wellington, Provincial Council, and first chairman of the Mungaroa Board of Highway Wardens, promoted the Rimutaka railway and collaborated in the publication of “The Early History of New Zealand”. Wallaceville Road originally began at the Main road Upper Hutt and finished at the bottom of the hill then it became Wallaceville Hill road which lead up the hill and into the Mungaroa valley where the old settlement of Wallaceville was situated. Later Wallaceville Hill Road was renamed Wallaceville Road.

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The early section of Wallaceville Road was marked on an old early were Ward Street is now situated. Wallaceville Road was later renamed Mungaroa Road then finally Ward Street. The Upper Hutt Borough Council decided that “Mungaroa road to be called Ward Street” reference Papers past website Evening Post newspaper 30 April 1930 page 16. Wallaceville Road - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1955 Ward Street began as Reserves Road then around 1865 became Mungaroa road, followed by Wallaceville Road back to Mungaroa Road and finally Ward Street

Ward Street Ward Street was named after Sir Joseph George Ward (1856-1930) the 17th Prime Minister of

New Zealand and member of Parliament from 1887 to 1930. The early section of Wallaceville Road was marked on an old early map where Ward Street is now situated. Later it was renamed Mungaroa Road then finally Ward Street. The Upper Hutt Borough Council decided that “Mungaroa road to be called Ward Street”. There are various streets in Upper Hutt named after former Prime Ministers of New Zealand such as Coates, Massey, Seddon & Ward street and Savage & Fraser crescent. Ward Street - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1955 & 1959 & 1961-1962 Ward Street began as Reserves Road then around 1865 became Mungaroa road, followed by Wallaceville Road back to Mungaroa Road and finally Ward Street

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Waterworks Road Waterworks Road was named after the road that lead from the Regional waterworks including weir (River Dam)

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Weekly Review Lane Weekly Review Lane was named after the Upper Hutt Review newspaper which was established in 1935. The Lanes in Central Upper Hutt naming theme was local newspapers or editors or people associated with these newspapers

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Weir Grove Weir Grove was named after Major General Stephen Cyril Ettrick Weir KBE, CB, DSO, & Bar. Major Weir (1904-1969) was a New Zealand Military leader and diplomat who served during World War Two. Weir Street is near Trentham Military Camp but zoned Silverstream.

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Weir Street Weir Street no longer exists. Weir Street may have been renamed Weir Grove. Weir Street - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1959 & 1961-1962

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Weka Grove Weka Grove was named after the bird Weka a native flightless bird of New Zealand. The streets named after birds are Weka, Huia, Tui and Kea. Weka Grove - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1959 & 1961-1962

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Whakatiki Street Whakatiki Street was named after the Whakatiki Stream in the area. Whaka means canoe and tiki means carved figure. In 1937 Corporation Street became known as Whakatiki Street. Corporation Street was named as the Upper Hutt Council sanitation depot was situated in the street.

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Whangakoko Grove Whangakoko Grove was named after perhaps Whangakoko Bay which is situated in Marlborough

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Whirinaki Crescent Whirinaki was named after the original name for given to Silverstream. It was also the name of the Maori pa Whirinaki which was situated in the same area. The meaning for Whirinaki means to lean on one another and is often applied to a point in a valley where the bordering hills come together. The early Perry family adopted the same name for their farm in Heretaunga.

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Whitemans Road Whitemans Road was named after George Whiteman who discoverer the valley while pig hunting. The Road was original named Whiteman Valley Road. The road that leads to Whitemans Valley. George & William Whiteman established their farm in 1871-1875 in the Valley.

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Whitemans Valley Road Whitemans Valley Road was renamed Whiteman’s Road. It was named after George Whiteman who discoverer the valley while pig hunting. George was the first to settler in the valley. George & William Whiteman established their farm in 1871-1875 in the Valley. Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1955 & 1959 & 1961-1962 recorded Whitemans Valley Road. The Upper Hutt Borough Council made a decision to rename Whitemans Valley Road to Bathurst Street – “Whiteman’s Valley road to be called Bathurst street” reference Papers past website Evening Post newspaper 30 April 1930 page 16. The Silverstream ratepayer and Upper Hutt residents objected strongly to the Whitemans Valley road being change to Bathurst street so the Council at a meeting decided that the road would remain unchanged reference Papers past website Evening Post newspaper 05 August 1930 page 15. Whitemans Valley Road was later renamed Whitemans Road as it is the road that leads to Whitemans Valley.

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Whitley Avenue Whitley Avenue was named after the Whitley Bomber aircraft used in World War Two. Mr Thomas Moritz (Tom) Coltman the land owner and developer of the Coltman Estate subdivision used the street naming theme of bomber aircrafts. A 1949 plan of the subdivision recorded Oxford Crescent, Hudson Avenue, Ventura Avenue & Whitley. Tom’s son James Thomas Coltman during World War Two served in the RNZAF and flew the Oxford, Hudson & Ventura aircrafts. Whitley Avenue - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1955 & 1959 & 1961-1962

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Whitwell Grove Whitwell Grove was named after I was told Whitwell Grove was named after the Director of Penal Education of the Justice Department as well as McMurtrie Street but which street is correct. Whitwell is a parish in England were perhaps an early Upper Hutt settler came from. Emily Whitwell a spinster resided at Heretaunga in 1928. Also NZ born Mark Whitwell who’s teaching of Yoga was taught at the Rimutaka Prison.

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Wilford Street Wilford Street was named after Sir Thomas Mason (Tom) Wilford. Tom (1870-1939) was the member of parliament for the Wellington Suburbs then Hutt for 30 years from 1899 to 1929 and leader of the opposition from 1920 to 1925 for the NZ Liberal Party. Wilford Street - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1955 & 1959 & 1961-1962


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Wilkins Farm Road Wilkins Farm Road no longer exists but is now part of Shakespeare Avenue. Wilkins Farm Upper Hutt 0000

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Road - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1955 Trentham

William Booth Grove William Booth Grove was named after William Booth. William (1829-1912) was a British Methodist preacher who founded the Salvation Army and became its first General (1878-1912). The Salvation Army College is situated in this Grove. William Booth Grove was originally part of Araino Street East.

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William Durrant Drive William Durrant Driver was named after William Durrant. William (1861-1947) was a pioneer of United States automobile industry. General Motors was originally built in this area.

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William Street William Street no longer exists. William Street was on south side of Martin street and in 1930 when the 2 street joined William Street became part of Martin Street. The Upper Hutt Borough Council decided that “William street to be called Martin street” reference Papers past website Evening Post newspaper 30 April 1930 page 16. Commissioner Webb asked that the streets known as Martin and William Streets be designated Martin street throughout reference Dominion newspaper 09 April 1913. Was it in 1913 or 1930

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Willow Grove Willow Grove was named after the Willow tree. The Waldegrave Park Estate subdivision’s theme was trees perhaps taken from the fact that most of the streets began at Pine Avenue. The 1910 Waldegrave Park Estate plan and correspondence recorded Oak, Elm, Hazel, Pine, McParland streets Willow & Poplar grove (& Park street which was renamed Kowhai street). Willow Grove - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1955 & 1959 & 1961-1962 The Authorities of Upper Hutt township have timber on the brain. They have just obtained authority to lay out some new streets and have named them, Willow Grove, Poplar Grove, Hazel Street, Elm Street, Oak Street and Park Street reference Papers past website Timaru Herald newspaper 06 October 1908 page 4

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Wilson Street Wilson Street was named after James Wilson who married Sarah Brown the sister of George Brown the developer of the subdivision. Wilson Street - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1955 & 1959 & 1961-1962

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Winchester Avenue Winchester Avenue was named after the firm Goodwin and Chichester. By taking the end of Goodwin and Chichester the results was Winchester. Pinehaven Deller subdivision 1951 records Pinehaven Road, Birch Grove & Winchester Avenue and the agents Goodwin & Chichester were involved along with H Ernest Leighton Ltd.

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Windsor Close Windsor Close was named after the Royal house of Windsor. The Windsor dynasty began in 1917 and the current ruler is Queen Elizabeth II. Kingsley Heights subdivision street names had a Royalty theme.


Wood Street Wood Street was perhaps named after the wooden area in the street. I was given this information. There are many historical trees in Wood Street that are protected by Council law. Wood Street - Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1955 & 1959 & 1961-1962.

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Wyndham Road Wyndham Road was named after Wyndham Geoffrey Mallaby Goodwin (1924-2014) the son of Pinehaven 5019

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Mildred & Geoffrey Denzil Mallaby Goodwin (Goodwin & Chichester) and brother of Jocelyn.

Wyoming Grove Wyoming Grove was named after Wyoming a state in USA. American state or place name theme was used for the Totara Park subdivision.

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York Avenue York Avenue was named after the Duke and Duchess of York (later King George V and Queen Elizabeth) after their visit to New Zealand in 1927. Wises NZ Post Office Directory volume 2 1955 & 1959 & 1961-1962 recorded York Street. The end of York Street was originally known as Aorangi Street but was merged into York Street around the 1960s

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