Glenavy, New Zealand
Glenavy | |
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Rural settlement | |
| Coordinates: 44°55′S 171°06′E / 44.917°S 171.100°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Canterbury |
| Territorial authority | Waimate District |
| Ward | Lower Waihao Ward |
| Electorates |
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| Government | |
| • Territorial authority | Waimate District Council |
| • Regional council | Environment Canterbury |
| • Mayor of Waimate | Craig Rowley |
| • Waitaki MP | Miles Anderson |
| • Te Tai Tonga MP | Tākuta Ferris |
| Area | |
• Total | 2.40 km2 (0.93 sq mi) |
| Population (June 2024) | |
• Total | 260 |
| • Density | 110/km2 (280/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+12 (New Zealand Standard Time) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+13 (New Zealand Daylight Time) |
| Area code | 03 |
Glenavy is a small town in the South Island of New Zealand. It is located at the southern extreme of the Canterbury region on the alluvial fan of the Waitaki River, three kilometres (1.9 mi) from the river's outflow into the Pacific Ocean.
Glenavy was named for Glenavy, Northern Ireland, the birthplace of former New Zealand Premier John Ballance.