Spencerville, New Zealand
Spencerville | |
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Spencerville and the Styx River | |
| Coordinates: 43°25′55″S 172°41′50″E / 43.432042°S 172.697250°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Canterbury |
| Territorial authority | Christchurch City |
| Ward | Coastal |
| Community | Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood |
| Electorates |
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| Government | |
| • Territorial Authority | Christchurch City Council |
| • Regional council | Environment Canterbury |
| • Mayor of Christchurch | Phil Mauger |
| • Christchurch East MP | Reuben Davidson |
| • Te Tai Tonga MP | Tākuta Ferris |
| Area | |
• Total | 0.37 km2 (0.14 sq mi) |
| Population (June 2024) | |
• Total | 580 |
| • Density | 1,600/km2 (4,100/sq mi) |
Spencerville is a semi-rural town on the east coast of Canterbury, New Zealand north of Christchurch. The town backs on to Bottle Lake Forest and includes a large (1 hectare) park and 80 hectare camping ground. These amenities, as well as wetlands and an animal and bird park make the town a popular camping area for Christchurch residents.
After the 2011 Christchurch earthquake, the New Zealand Government classified Spencerville land as Technical Category T3. This requires repairers, builders and developers to meet stricter building standards.