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Chocolate Story
The Chocolate Story The Chocolate Story Petone’s Artisan Chocolate Haven – 185a Jackson Street Whether you’re shopping for the perfect gift, treating yourself to something sweet, or simply curious about the world of chocolate, The Chocolate Story is your one-stop destination. From the moment you step inside, you’re greeted by the rich aroma of chocolate…
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Welcome to Petone, Associate Membership
Welcome To Petone Discover Jackson Street The Heart of Petone Jackson Street is a heritage treasure and cultural hub at the heart of Petone. It seamlessly blends historic architecture with a vibrant mix of boutique shopping, beauty services, cafés, and global cuisine. This iconic retail strip offers something unique from ethnic foods and artisan goods…
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Hutt City Council, Community Information & Services Guide
Hutt City Council, Community Information & Services Guide Hutt City Council, Community Information & Services Guide Your Guide to Jackson Street The package is curated to ensure that newcomers have everything they need for setting up a business in Jackson Sreet, Petone. the package includes informatiopn of essential, local services and information needed for setting…
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Jackson Street Programme Inc.
Jackson Street Programme Inc. Jackson Street has always been a busy street. In the 1890s there were several shops spread along Jackson Street between Nelson and Beach Streets, and Petone was said to resemble a wild west town! In the early 1900s it began to take on the appearance of the major shopping street…
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Walk of Champions
Walk of Champions Petone is known as “The Cradle of Champions” A phrase first coined by Sir Thomas Wilford, MP for Hutt (1889-1929). To explain the story of the greatness of New Zealand on the fields of sport by Petone citizens – a remarkable achievement that Petone possesses – you need to know why sport…
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Jackson Street
JACKSON STREET Jackson Street was not originally intended to be Petone’s main street Nelson Street, known in the late 1800’s as Petone Avenue, was the main business street. However, its north-south axis was not suitable for a number of reasons including the prevailing winds! What began to develop was an east-west access along the boundary…
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Petone Firsts
Petone Firsts Apart from Petone being the first organised European settlement in NZ, we’re also the home to other NZ firsts…
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Historic Petone
HISTORIC PETONE New Zealand as we know it today, started here in Pito One, now Petone. In August 1839, the Tory set sail from Gravesend in England. On board were representatives of the New Zealand Company, sent to smooth the way for organised settlement. Their objectives were to purchase land, acquire information about the country,…