Hutt Valley Businesses Leading the Sustainable Way

Assorted products on display at The Dowse gift shop.
From the pristine coastlines of Lower Hutt to the rugged nature walks in Upper Hutt, the Hutt Valley is full of scenic wonders - and plenty of homegrown, sustainable businesses.

Ellen G

Doorway into boutique and gallery Ellen G.
Place Hutt Valley

Step into a world where colour and joy sing together in harmony at Ellen G, the vibrant, vivacious hub of artist and designer Ellen Giggenbach.

Liberty Books

Piles of books outside the Liberty Books storefront.
Place Hutt Valley

Sitting discreetly on Upper Hutt’s unassuming Main Street, Liberty Books has snuggled into its own little nook since relocating from Christchurch after the 2012...

Avisons

Exterior view of Avisions.
Place Hutt Valley
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An eye-catching green oasis in the heart of Upper Hutt’s Main Street, Avisons invites you into its relaxed, nature-inspired space to get lost in a world of quality...

Petals

Exterior shop view of Petals.
Place Hutt Valley
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Some places just have that effortless charm about them and Petals in Eastbourne, Lower Hutt is one of them.

The Cove

Interior shop view of The Cove.
Place Hutt Valley

With the stunning Days Bay coastline right on its doorstep, The Cove is a fashion and homewares store in Lower Hutt that embodies the best of New Zealand: unparalleled...

Yan’s Supermarket

Shelves adorned with products at Yan's Supermarket.
Place Hutt Valley
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A true Hutt institution, Yan’s Supermarket sits proudly at the heart of the Lower Hutt city centre, well cognisant of its place in the region’s culinary fabric.

Cre8iveworx Petone

Wider interior shop view of Cre8iveworx.
Place Hutt Valley

Having grown from a converted garage on Oriental Parade to a household name in New Zealand, Cre8iveworx’s empire has spread to Petone - a welcome development for...

The Chocolate Story

Exterior shop view of The Chocolate Story.
Place Hutt Valley

Every shop has a story to tell.

Rawson Brothers

View of the workshop at jewellers at Rawson Brothers.
Place Hutt Valley

A true gem of the Hutt Valley, Rawson Brothers is an exceptional jewellery store and workshop that brings the expertise and class of Hatton Garden to Upper Hutt.

Goldie

Clothes and homewares on display on shelves in a retail store.
Place Hutt Valley
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Nestled in the seaside village of Eastbourne and online, Goldie is a beautiful home and lifestyle corner store (and paradise) for design lovers.

Schrödinger's Books

Male worker behind the counter of an independent bookstore in Petone Lower Hutt
Place Hutt Valley Lower Hutt

The winner of NZ's Best Bookshop award in 2021, Schrödinger's Books will hold any bookworm captive with its well-curated selection housed in a beautifully restored space in Petone.

Take Me Back Traders

Eclectic mix of ceramics and vintage prints on walls and shelves of vintage secondhand shop
Place Hutt Valley Upper Hutt

Take a trip down memory lane at this family-run vintage and retro store, with one-off treasures, unique collectables, furniture and homeware.

Wanda Harland Design Store

Colourful clothes and candles displayed inside Wanda Harland in Petone.
Place Hutt Valley Lower Hutt
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A clothing, decor, homewares and jewellery store in the heart of Petone that balances fun and frivolity with sustainability.

Humble & Grand

Homewares on display on shelves at a retail store in Upper Hutt.
Place Hutt Valley

A homewares store that exudes a certain charm, stocked with contemporary and classic goods from NZ and further afield.

Forage Merchants of Wellington

Interior of an artisan food shop with chilli oil on shelves, retro lampshades and antique chairs and table
Place Hutt Valley Lower Hutt
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With a range that includes food and drink, health and beauty, art, music and so much more, Forage Merchants celebrates the very best of what the greater Wellington region has to offer.