Addington, New Zealand
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Addington is a major suburb of Christchurch
, New Zealand. It is sited 2.5 kilometres (1.6 mi) south-west of the city centre
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As an inner city suburb, it has a mix of residential, retail and light industrial properties. The suburb is home to CBS Canterbury Arena and also close to many other sports venues, notably Hagley Park
to the north. It is also home to one of Christchurch's main horse-racing venues, Addington Raceway
.
The New Zealand Railways Department
's Addington Workshops were situated here until their closure in the 1980s; the historic concrete water-tower survives, next to the new Christchurch Railway Station
. The previous railway station is located on Moorhouse Avenue in neighbouring Sydenham
. The new station at Addington opened in 1994 and now serves the TranzAlpine
line, which takes tourists on the 231 kilometres (143.5 mi) coast-to-coast journey from Christchurch to Greymouth
and is considered one of the most spectacular train rides in the world, and the Coastal Pacific, which takes a 348 kilometres (216.2 mi) journey to Picton
.
Addington was the home of the oldest blending plant in the Southern Hemisphere until it was demolished after sustaining some damage in the February 2011 Christchurch earthquake. The demolition of the plant sparked some controversy as the plant had been lined up to be carefully taken apart in an attempt to save Oregon timber valued at over $600,000.
Christchurch
Christchurch is the largest city in the South Island of New Zealand, and the country's second-largest urban area after Auckland. It lies one third of the way down the South Island's east coast, just north of Banks Peninsula which itself, since 2006, lies within the formal limits of...
, New Zealand. It is sited 2.5 kilometres (1.6 mi) south-west of the city centre
Christchurch Central City
Christchurch Central City is the geographical centre and the heart of Christchurch, New Zealand. It is defined as the area within the four avenues and thus includes the densely built up central city, some less dense surrounding areas of residential, educational and industrial usage, and green...
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Description
The suburb was named for the country residence of Bishop John Sumner, one of the leading members of the Canterbury AssociationCanterbury Association
The Canterbury Association was formed in order to establish a colony in what is now the Canterbury Region in the South Island of New Zealand.- Formation of the Association :...
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As an inner city suburb, it has a mix of residential, retail and light industrial properties. The suburb is home to CBS Canterbury Arena and also close to many other sports venues, notably Hagley Park
Hagley Park
Hagley Park is the largest urban open space in Christchurch, New Zealand, and was created in 1855 by the Provincial Government. According to the government's decree at that time, Hagley Park is "reserved forever as a public park, and shall be open for the recreation and enjoyment of the public."...
to the north. It is also home to one of Christchurch's main horse-racing venues, Addington Raceway
Addington Raceway
Addington Raceway or The Met is the home of the Metropolitan Trotting Club in Addington, Christchurch in New Zealand. The venue consists of a trotting track, a greyhound track conference centre and restaurants...
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The New Zealand Railways Department
New Zealand Railways Department
The New Zealand Railways Department, NZR or NZGR and often known as the "Railways", was a government department charged with owning and maintaining New Zealand's railway infrastructure and operating the railway system. The Department was created in 1880 and was reformed in 1981 into the New...
's Addington Workshops were situated here until their closure in the 1980s; the historic concrete water-tower survives, next to the new Christchurch Railway Station
Christchurch Railway Station
Christchurch railway station is an urban railway station serving the city of Christchurch, in the Canterbury region of New Zealand’s South Island. It is located on the Main North Line at Addington Junction, and is the only remaining operational passenger railway station in the city, after suburban...
. The previous railway station is located on Moorhouse Avenue in neighbouring Sydenham
Sydenham, New Zealand
Sydenham is an inner suburb of Christchurch, New Zealand, located two kilometres south of the city centre, on and around the city’s main street, Colombo Street...
. The new station at Addington opened in 1994 and now serves the TranzAlpine
TranzAlpine
The TranzAlpine Express is a passenger train operated by Tranz Scenic in the South Island of New Zealand. This trip is often regarded to be one of the world's great train journeys for the scenery through which it passes . The journey is one-way, taking about four and a half hours...
line, which takes tourists on the 231 kilometres (143.5 mi) coast-to-coast journey from Christchurch to Greymouth
Greymouth
Greymouth is the largest town in the West Coast region in the South Island of New Zealand, and the seat of the Grey District Council. The population of the whole Grey District is , which accounts for % of the West Coast's inhabitants...
and is considered one of the most spectacular train rides in the world, and the Coastal Pacific, which takes a 348 kilometres (216.2 mi) journey to Picton
Picton, New Zealand
Picton is a town in the Marlborough region of New Zealand. It is close to the head of Queen Charlotte Sound near the north-east corner of the South Island. The population was 2928 in the 2006 Census, a decrease of 72 from 2001...
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Addington was the home of the oldest blending plant in the Southern Hemisphere until it was demolished after sustaining some damage in the February 2011 Christchurch earthquake. The demolition of the plant sparked some controversy as the plant had been lined up to be carefully taken apart in an attempt to save Oregon timber valued at over $600,000.