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Controlling the Hutt River (1st of 2)

Controlling the Hutt River

The lower reaches of the Hutt River pass through Lower Hutt (north of Wellington city). Although the river appears peaceful in this 2005 photograph, it often flooded in the 19th century, leading the first European settlers there to move to Wellington. Stopbanks were later built on either side of the river (marked). Because the river floods within the stopbank area, this land is reserved for recreational use.

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Eileen McSaveney and Simon Nathan, 'Natural hazards – overview - Being prepared', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/photograph/6905/controlling-the-hutt-river (accessed 30 March 2024)

Story by Eileen McSaveney and Simon Nathan, published 12 Jun 2006