Celebrating 45 years
Bringing the world together - one friendship at a time
“Sister City” student, educator, professional and business exchanges help promote international goodwill and cultural understanding.
Exchange programmes designed for everyone regardless of gender - encouraging cross-cultural cooperation and collaboration.
Lower Hutt’s three “Sister Cities”, Tempe in USA, Minoh in Japan and Taizhou in China - building friendships between people and partnerships between communities.
STUDENT EXCHANGE
Live the American Dream. Meet students from all over the world and form lifelong friendships. Find out more about the Tempe Student Exchange Programme
educator EXCHANGE
Develop professional educational growth through a family living and teaching experience. Learn more about the Tempe Educator Exchange Programme
14 November 2026: Celebrating 45 years since Mayor John Kennedy-Good signed the original sister city agreement with Tempe.