Tour the Former Ford Building

Come and find out about the world-leading design of the Ford car assembly plant in Seaview with former Production Director Alf King and author of Ford's history, John Stokes.

Detroit architect, Albert Khan was a leader in the design of factory buildings that enhanced the manufacturing process. Appropriate dress required, closed toed shoes, please.

Heritage in the Hutt 2019 examines the history of our city's architecture, industry, environment and our social history. Exhibitions highlight the spacious and curvy suburbs of the Hutt which were designed by early town planners. It was these innovative thinkers which gave our communities their distinctive curved roads, their community centres and parks.

Heritage specialists from Historical Societies, Archives, the libraries and Preservations Societies have partnered to bring Heritage in the Hutt- Off the Grid to life from 8 September to 30 September. Most events are free,koha donation or ask for an entry fee.

For more details go to huttcity.govt.nz/heritagemonth.