Paparua
Paparua | |
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| Coordinates: 43°31′44″S 172°27′22″E / 43.529°S 172.456°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Canterbury |
| Territorial authority | Christchurch City |
| Ward | Hornby |
| Community | Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton |
| Electorates |
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| Government | |
| • Territorial Authority | Christchurch City Council |
| • Regional council | Environment Canterbury |
| • Mayor of Christchurch | Phil Mauger |
| • Selwyn MP | Nicola Grigg |
| • Te Tai Tonga MP | Tākuta Ferris |
| Area | |
• Total | 23.34 km2 (9.01 sq mi) |
| Population (June 2024) | |
• Total | 1,030 |
| • Density | 44/km2 (110/sq mi) |
Paparua is a rural area west of the New Zealand city of Christchurch. It contains both Christchurch Men's Prison (often called Paparua Prison) and Christchurch Women's Prison. Quarries and heavy industry dominate in the north of the area. Euromarque Motorsport Park is on the eastern side.
Paparua County was formed in 1911. It amalgamated with Halswell County in 1968, and was abolished in the 1989 New Zealand local government reforms with its territory divided between Christchurch City and Selwyn District.
The western boundary of Paparua Statistical Area (Chattertons Road and Dawsons Road) forms the boundary between Christchurch and Selwyn.