Templeton | |
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| Coordinates: 43°33′S 172°28′E / 43.550°S 172.467°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Canterbury |
| Territorial authority | Christchurch City |
| Ward | Hornby |
| Community | Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton |
| Electorates |
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| Government | |
| • Territorial Authority | Christchurch City Council |
| • Regional council | Environment Canterbury |
| • Mayor of Christchurch | Phil Mauger |
| • Selwyn MP | Nicola Grigg |
| • Te Tai Tonga MP | Tākuta Ferris |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.90 km2 (0.35 sq mi) |
| Population (June 2024)[2] | |
| • Total | 1,840 |
| • Density | 2,000/km2 (5,300/sq mi) |
Templeton is a small town on the outskirts of Christchurch. Lying along State Highway 1. Templeton has been the centre of harness racing in Canterbury.[citation needed]
Its European history goes to over 140 years when it was a watering point for horses between Christchurch and the Selwyn River / Waikirikiri.
Templeton Hospital has had a major impact on the area, providing employment and controversy over many years.[citation needed]
More recently Ruapuna Park has created public debate regarding acceptable noise levels for residents near motor-sports venues.
Paparua to the north of Templeton has Christchurch's men's and women's prisons.
- ^ Cite error: The named reference
Areawas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ "Aotearoa Data Explorer". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 26 October 2024.