Glenavy, New Zealand
Locality in Waimate District, Canterbury Region, New Zealand / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Glenavy is a small town in the South Island of New Zealand.[3] It is located at the southern extreme of the Canterbury region on the alluvial fan of the Waitaki River, three kilometres from the river's outflow into the Pacific Ocean.
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Glenavy | |
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Rural settlement | |
Coordinates: 44°55′S 171°06′E | |
Country | New Zealand |
Region | Canterbury |
Territorial authority | Waimate District |
Ward | Lower Waihao Ward |
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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 2023)[2] | |
• Total | 220 |
• Density | 92/km2 (240/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+12 (New Zealand Standard Time) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+13 (New Zealand Daylight Time) |
Area code | 03 |
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Glenavy was named for Glenavy, Northern Ireland, the birthplace of former New Zealand Premier John Ballance.[4]