Waimakariri District

Waimakariri is a district in the South Island in New Zealand's Canterbury region. The district lies directly north of Christchurch. In the language of Māori name means Cold river.

Geography

The area is bordered to the north by the Hurunui District, in the west and the south by the Selwyn District, on the southeast by the Christchurch City Council and to the east by the Pacific Ocean.

Population

Capital of the district is Rangiora, more important places Kaiapoi, Woodend and Oxford.

  • District in New Zealand
  • Canterbury ( region )
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