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Meet people in Lower Hutt

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Lower Hutt at a glance

  • Lower Hutt is among the ten largest cities in New Zealand; about 110,000 people live here.
  • It's part of the Wellington Region.
  • It's about 486 km to Auckland, the country's largest city.
  • Towns nearby: Wainuiomata (6 km), Johnsonville (10 km) and Porirua (11 km).

First-date ideas for Lower Hutt

A weekday evening works well in Lower Hutt: places are quieter, you can actually hear each other, and there is no pressure to make it a long night.

Staying safe

  • Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
  • Never send money to people you met online.
  • Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.

Questions about dating in Lower Hutt

How far around Lower Hutt can I search?

Within 50 km of Lower Hutt there are 10 towns and cities — Wellington, Porirua and Upper Hutt among them — with more than 690,000 residents in all. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 10 km to 500 km, or “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Lower Hutt free on YADate?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Lower Hutt and everywhere else: profiles, search filters, likes, messages, voice messages and gifts cost nothing, and there is no premium plan. The only limits are daily caps against spam, such as 40 new conversations a day.

Are the profiles near Lower Hutt real?

YADate never creates fake profiles or writes on behalf of people who don't exist. A moderator checks every photo before it appears, every member confirms an email address, and any profile can be reported. If someone asks for money or rushes you onto another app, report them — a moderator will look into it.

Can I meet someone who doesn't live in Lower Hutt?

Yes. In the filters you can search around any other city, in New Zealand or abroad.

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