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Maungaraki

Maungaraki

Maungaraki was largely developed by the Lower Hutt City Council in the 1960s for private housing. Hilltops were cut and valleys filled to create gentler sloping land. Suburban development continues on the hills above the settlement.

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Photograph by Chris Maclean

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Chris Maclean. 'Wellington places', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 21-Sep-11
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/wellington-places/9/6