Wingate, New Zealand facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Wingate
Suburb
Wingate Location in New Zealand
Country	New Zealand
Local authority	Lower Hutt
Electoral ward	Central, Northern
Population  (2006)
• Total	3,036
Train station(s)	Wingate Railway Station

	Wingate, New Zealand

Wingate is a busy neighbourhood in Lower Hutt, New Zealand. It has a mix of homes where people live and areas where businesses operate. You can find Wingate in the Wellington Region on New Zealand's North Island.

This area is served by the Wingate Railway Station. Wingate actually includes parts of other nearby suburbs like Taitā, Avalon, and Naenae. Many businesses that make things and send them to other countries are located here.

Where is Wingate?

Wingate is located in the city of Lower Hutt. It is surrounded by several other suburbs. To the north and northeast, you'll find Taitā. To the east is Stokes Valley. If you head south, you'll reach Naenae. To the west and southwest, you'll find Avalon.

How Wingate Got Its Name

Wingate was named after a British general called Orde Wingate. He was a famous soldier who sadly died in an air crash in Burma in 1944. The Wingate Railway Station was opened a few years later, in 1950.

What's in Wingate?

Wingate is an important place for businesses in Lower Hutt. Many companies that make products and export them to other countries are based here. The Wingate Railway Station makes it easy for people to travel to and from the area.