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The city of Lower Hutt, hemmed in between steep hills, and the lower Hutt River.
When the first European people moved to Lower Hutt timber milling began and slowly the valley was cleared of its dense forest. Its rich soil was used increasingly for market gardening as the needs of nearby Wellington grew.
Lower Hutt has long been home to a variety of internationally respected research institutions. Its industrial role, too, is of national importance. Large television studios at Avalon are responsible for many of the domestically produced drama programmes. The city's name contrasts with nearby Upper Hutt and is taken from the river, which is name after Sir William Hutt. |