Redwood, Christchurch

Redwood
Suburb
Barnes Road is a typical residential street in Redwood.
The Styx River forms the northern border of the suburb.
Redwood Spring are a natural freshwaster spring at the north end of the suburb near the Styx River.
Redwood Park is a large public park in the centre of the neighbourhood.
Redwood, Christchurch in early summer
Map
Coordinates: 43°28′36″S 172°37′01″E / 43.47660°S 172.61696°E / -43.47660; 172.61696
CountryNew Zealand
CityChristchurch
Local authorityChristchurch City Council
Electoral wardPapanui
Community boardWaipapa Papanui-Innes-Central
Area
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 • Land332 ha (820 acres)
Population
 (June 2024)[2]
 • Total
8,500
Northwood
Casebrook
Redwood
 Marshland
Papanui Northcote Mairehau

Redwood is a northern suburb of Christchurch, New Zealand, which includes the sub-division of Redwood Springs. It is bordered by the Styx River to the north. Before the area was settled the original forest cover was tōtara and kahikatea. Like much of Christchurch, the early settlers drained the swamps and cut the bush to create farmland.

The area was originally part of the Waimairi County but was amalgamated into Christchurch City Council as part of the 1989 New Zealand local government reforms. The Main North Road runs through the suburb, connecting it to both the Christchurch Central City and settlments further north including Belfast and Kaiapoi. Redwood is part of the Christchurch Central parliamentary electorate.

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  2. ^ "Aotearoa Data Explorer". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 26 October 2024.