May 8 2020 marks the 75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War in Europe, where the bulk of NZ’s Forces fought and

May 8 2020 marks the 75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War in Europe, where the bulk of NZ’s Forces fought and
In April 1920 Edward, Prince of Wales – who would later become Edward VIII, arrived in New Zealand for a month-long tour. This event caused
In 1878, Wellington experienced severe water shortages, despite having just spent £80,000 on their water supply. The water flow was stopped at night, extraordinary usage
Whites Line was the second road established in the Hutt Valley and the first road to slice across the Valley. It’s now a major thoroughfare.
Car assembly was once a major industry in New Zealand and Lower Hutt was one of the main sites with five plants in the Petone
Mary Dowse (1900-1964), described as fun-loving, warm-hearted and energetic, was Mayoress to Lower Hutt Mayor Percy Dowse for 20 years. Mary was one of the