There are taller macrocarpas in the Wellington region, but this at first unassuming looking specimen deserves attention for its notable girth. At just over 11 metres its circumference puts it amongst other entries in the New Zealand Tree Register with planting dates between 1870 to 1890. It is found in the grounds of Belmont Primary School - see photo [1] - which was opened in 1965. Hutt City Council aerial photos from 1941 show the macrocarpa as part of a short shelter belt next to the original homestead. The homestead made way for the school buildings but for some reason this macrocarpa was retained in the school grounds (there is a smaller, younger one next to it). Given its size, an estimated planting date of 1890 looks reasonable. The tree is in very good condition, and as the photo shows it is much wider than tall. The fact that large and higher branches have been pruned-off may have contributed to its notable stoutness [Lloyd, M., 2024].

References
[1] Belmont: aerial view. 1978. Hutt City Libraries, Ref 50; BRN 412838