Hei Hei
Hei Hei | |
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| Coordinates: 43°31′59″S 172°31′34″E / 43.533°S 172.526°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| City | Christchurch |
| Local authority | Christchurch City Council |
| Electoral ward | Hornby |
| Community board | Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton |
| Area | |
| • Land | 124 ha (306 acres) |
| Population (June 2024) | |
• Total | 3,710 |
| Broomfield | ||
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Hei Hei
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Sockburn | |
| Islington | Hornby | Wigram |
Hei Hei is a suburb of Christchurch, New Zealand. It is located in the west of Christchurch 11 kilometres (6.8 mi) from the central city, and is bisected by State Highway 1. The area was subdivided for poultry farming after World War I for returning serviceman, but the venture failed due to the poor soil conditions. The place name is related to the Māori word for chicken (heihei) due to the area's poultry farming history.