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Snapshot of Wellington

Named the best city in the world for quality of living (Deutsche Bank, 2017), Wellington City is New Zealand’s number one culinary, cultural, and creative capital. Located right on nature’s doorstep, Wellington residents are treated every day to the city’s mighty hills and picturesque harbour. Combining the vibrant energy of a big city with the density and charm of a small town, Wellington City offers an unbeatable lifestyle with world-class attractions – all within walking distance!

Creative Heartbeat

Coffee Culture

Culinary Capital

Emerging Tech Hub

Socially & Environmentally Conscious

Top Education Institutes

Active Lifestyle

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Celebrated Arts Scene

Panoramic Harbour

Discover Hataitai

First Impressions

Hataitai is an inner city suburb situated 3.5 km east of the Wellington city centre. Flanked by the Town Belt on one side and the shoreline of Evans Bay on the other, Hataitai is a welcoming and family-friendly community of around 7,000 residents. The suburb is easily accessible by car or public transport, with many of the local bus routes passing through the iconic Hataitai tunnel.

Hataitai is often seen as being the closest family-friendly suburb to the Wellington city centre.

Located along Waitoa Road and Moxham Avenue, Hataitai Village is the beating heart of the suburb. From boutique shops and local eateries, to bustling takeaways and laid-back bars, Hataitai Village encompasses the suburb’s quaint and charming small-town atmosphere. Since 2011, the Hataitai Village shops have been recognised and protected by the Wellington City Council as heritage buildings. Local families are absolutely spoiled for choice when it comes to amenities, with the suburb featuring an array of sport and fitness clubs, kid-friendly beaches and parks, and year-round events at the Hataitai Community House. Hataitai is a highly sought-after neighbourhood, with its family homes, townhouses, and character villas attracting young families and retirees alike.