Methven, New Zealand

Methven (Māori: Piwakawaka) is a small town in Canterbury, New Zealand. It is located on State Highway 77. It is 35 kilometers northwest of Ashburton and 95 kilometers west of Christchurch. It has three schools in the town and is near the skifield of Mount Hutt and has the Staveley ice skating rink nearly.

Methven Piwakawaka (Māori)
Methven town centre
Coordinates: 43°38′S 171°39′E
Country	New Zealand
Region	Canterbury
Territorial authority	Ashburton District
Community board	Methven Community Board[1]
Ward	Western
Area [2]
• Total	4.18 km2 (1.61 sq mi)
Elevation	320 m (1,050 ft)
Population  (June 2023)[3]
• Total	2,010
• Density	480/km2 (1,200/sq mi)
Postcode	7730
Area code	03