Rolleston, New Zealand
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Rolleston /ˈrɒləstən/ (Māori: Roretana, Tauwharekākaho) is the seat and largest town in the Selwyn District, in the Canterbury region of New Zealand's South Island. It is located on the Canterbury Plains 22 kilometres (14 mi) south-west of Christchurch, and is part of the wider Christchurch metropolitan area.[3] The town has a population of 29,600 (June 2023),[2] making it New Zealand's 23rd-largest urban area and the second-largest in Canterbury (behind Christchurch).
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Rolleston
Roretana, Tauwharekākaho (Māori) | |
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Coordinates: 43°35′S 172°23′E | |
Country | New Zealand |
Island | South Island |
Region | Canterbury |
Territorial authority | Selwyn District |
Ward | Rolleston |
Electorates |
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Government | |
• Territorial authority | Selwyn District Council |
• Regional council | Environment Canterbury |
• Mayor of Selwyn | Sam Broughton |
• Selwyn MP | Nicola Grigg |
• Te Tai Tonga MP | Tākuta Ferris |
Area | |
• Total | 23.71 km2 (9.15 sq mi) |
Elevation | 50 m (160 ft) |
Population (June 2023)[2] | |
• Total | 29,600 |
• Density | 1,200/km2 (3,200/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+12 (NZST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+13 (NZDT) |
Postcode(s) | 7614, 7615 |
Local iwi | Ngāi Tahu |
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Rolleston is one of the fastest growing towns in New Zealand.[4]