Fernside, New Zealand

Fernside
Memorial hall and community centre
Coordinates: 43°19′S 172°32′E / 43.31°S 172.54°E / -43.31; 172.54
CountryNew Zealand
RegionCanterbury
Territorial authorityWaimakariri District
WardRangiora-Ashley Ward
CommunityRangiora-Ashley Community
Electorates
Government
  Territorial AuthorityWaimakariri District Council
  Regional councilEnvironment Canterbury
  Mayor of WaimakaririDan Gordon
  Waimakariri MPMatt Doocey
  Te Tai Tonga MPTākuta Ferris
Area
  Total
39.03 km2 (15.07 sq mi)
Population
 (June 2024)
  Total
1,420
  Density36/km2 (94/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+12 (NZST)
  Summer (DST)UTC+13 (NZDT)
Postcode
7471
Area code03
Local iwiNgāi Tahu

Fernside is a small rural community in the Waimakariri District, New Zealand. In 1901, Fernside had (with its neighbourhood) a population of 550. As of the 2006 New Zealand census, Fernside has a population of 1491.