Last updated October 2026
Horokiwi is an outer northern suburb of Wellington that sits in the hills between the city and the Hutt Valley. The area is semi-rural with a small population spread across hill country and reached by a single road.
The suburb features houses, farms and the longstanding Horokiwi Quarry as its main commercial operation. Its quiet character and older median age reflect a settled rural lifestyle within easy reach of urban centres.
Official Suburb Facts
- Population (2023 Census)
- About 190, about the same as 2018
- Land area
- 7.13 km²
- Location
- 10.5 km north-east of central Wellington
- Council
- Wellington City Council
- Neighbouring suburbs
- Korokoro, Newlands, Woodridge, Maungaraki, Grenada North, Grenada Village, Takapu Valley, Ngauranga
- Getting there
- Horokiwi Road, off the northbound lane of State Highway 2 (the Petone to Wellington motorway); the only road in
- Nearby landmarks
- Horokiwi Quarry, Belmont Regional Park
Who Lives in Horokiwi
About 190 residents in 70 households. From the 2023 Census, with the New Zealand figure alongside for comparison.
Schools in Horokiwi
There is no school inside the Horokiwi boundary, but these schools have enrolment zones that cover some or all of it.
Zoned for Horokiwi
Show all 5 zoned schools
Source: Ministry of Education school directory and enrolment zones (CC BY 4.0 and CC BY 3.0 NZ), October 2026. Zones change, so confirm with the school before relying on one.
Bin Day in Horokiwi
Wellington City Council sets collection days street by street. Look up your address to get your day and which bins go out.
Find your bin day and what goes in each binSafety and Hazards
Sources: Greater Wellington tsunami evacuation zones; Wellington City District Plan 2024 flood hazard overlays.
Weather and Rent at a Glance
Sources: NIWA climate averages 1991-2020 (via Figure.NZ); Tenancy Services rental bond data (MBIE), CC BY 4.0, September 2025 to August 2026. City-wide figures.
About Horokiwi
Horokiwi sits in the hills north of Wellington and is reached solely by Horokiwi Road, which climbs from the P...
Horokiwi sits in the hills north of Wellington and is reached solely by Horokiwi Road, which climbs from the Petone–Wellington motorway and winds into the valley. There is no other access point.
The suburb is semi-rural, with houses and farms spread across the hillsides, and the main commercial feature is Horokiwi Quarry, which has operated since the 1920s extracting greywacke rock.
The Horokiwi and Korokoro area has a longer history as a travel corridor. Māori used routes through this terrain to move between the Hutt Valley and Porirua, following natural landforms. European settlers in the early 19th century also travelled on well-used old Māori tracks in the district. That passage-like quality still defines the area today.
With a median age of 50.7 years against the national figure of 38.1, Horokiwi’s population skews noticeably older. In the 2023 census, most residents identified as European, with smaller proportions identifying as Māori or Asian. The median income was $68,200, higher than the national median.
The only access to Horokiwi is via Horokiwi Road, which runs for approximately 6.5 km and eventually reaches Belmont Regional Park.
Since 2010 the road has been accessible only from the northbound lane of State Highway 2, creating detours for some residents. The road offers scenic views of Lower Hutt, Wellington Harbour and northern suburbs such as Tawa and Grenada North.
Near Horokiwi
Just outside Horokiwi, within 10 km of its centre, nearest first.
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Where to Learn More
Horokiwi on Wikipedia: detailed background on geography, history, demographics and access.
Horokiwi Quarries: information on the quarry’s operations and aggregates supply.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where exactly is Horokiwi?
Horokiwi is an outer northern suburb of Wellington in the hills between the city and Lower Hutt, accessed via Horokiwi Road off the Petone–Wellington motorway.
Is there only one road into Horokiwi?
Yes. Horokiwi Road is the only access to the suburb, climbing off the motorway into the valley. Since 2010 it has been accessible only from the northbound lane of State Highway 2.
Are there schools in Horokiwi?
There are no schools in Horokiwi. The suburb is zoned for Korokoro School, and most children attend schools in the Lower Hutt area.
What is the Horokiwi Quarry?
Horokiwi Quarry is the main commercial operation in the area. It is an open-cast hard rock quarry extracting and processing greywacke that has operated since the 1920s.
What is the median age in Horokiwi?
The median age was 50.7 years in the 2023 census, compared with 38.1 years nationally.
What landmarks are near Horokiwi?
Horokiwi Quarry, which has operated since the 1920s, and Belmont Regional Park, which Horokiwi Road eventually reaches.
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Explore Wellington only lists suburbs officially recognised by Land Information New Zealand (LINZ), and Horokiwi is one of them. Suburb boundary: LINZ, CC BY 4.0.