Discover Johnsonville
Johnsonville – Your Destination
Johnsonville is the largest and most significant urban centre outside of Wellington’s CBD. We offer a wide variety of hospitality, retail, recreation, and services to meet all your daily needs.
Johnsonville and our surrounding suburbs is the largest suburban growth area of Wellington. We are supported by easy motorway access and public transport options.
Discover Johnsonville’s vibrant CBD and make it your go to destination.
Centrally Located & Easily Accessible
We are at the top of Wellington, only a short drive from Wellington’s CBD, and are within reach of a large local population. Porirua is only 8 minutes drive away, Lower Hutt 12 minutes, and improvements to transport across Wellington will further expand our catchment area. We are a transport hub with regular bus services. The Johnsonville train station is on the doorstep of the Johnsonville Shopping Centre. Parking is free and there are plenty of disability, parent, and bike parking spaces to make shopping easy for all. State Highway One runs alongside the retail area, making it simple to stop in for food or some much needed retail therapy.
It is pedestrian-friendly and boasts integrated transport options.
It is inclusive and celebrates diversity.
Well-Connected Vibrant Community
Our central area boasts core facilities which enhance our vibrancy and convenience to our visitors. Spend some time at the Waitohi Library and Community Hub, Keith Spry pool, and enjoy our cafés and other dining options.
Community and interest groups regularly frequent both the Johnsonville Community Centre and the Collective Community Hub; celebrating our culture and diversity and providing interest groups with a base and belonging.
Growth In Johnsonville
Recent infill housing in Johnsonville and suburban growth within our surrounding suburbs continues to increase our retail and service needs. With new civic amenities and a growing population, Johnsonville’s economic potential continues to strengthen.
Future redevelopment of the Johnsonville Shopping Centre will lead to an exciting future that will provide additional services and shopping experiences.
Johnsonville Business Improvement District (BID)
We’re here to support the local businesses by being a representative body and to champion the future growth of Johnsonville’s central shopping area.
What are we working on?
- Stronger advocacy with local government and other key agencies and local groups.
- Improvements to key infrastructure and facilities.
- A strong brand for Johnsonville.
- Coordinated marketing and promotions.
- Promoting networking between businesses and community groups.
What’s in It For You?
The Johnsonville Business Group is dedicated to actioning activities that make it easier, safer, and more profitable to run a business in our local area.
If you are a commercial landlord or business owner, this will help by strengthening Johnsonville’s position as a key hub and shopping and service destination.
For our community and visitors to our centre, it will encourage additional offerings and services to best serve our catchment area and ensure that Johnsonville remains as Wellington’s top metropolitan centre.