Templeton, New Zealand
Encyclopedia
Templeton is a small town on the outskirts of Christchurch
but part of the Selwyn District
. It lies on State Highway 1
. It has been the centre of harness racing
in Canterbury
with many famous names such as Devine, Nyan, Butt, Jones and Carmichael among its people.
Its European history goes to over 140 years when it was a watering point for horses between Christchurch and the Selwyn River.
Templeton Hospital has had a major impact on the area, providing employment and controversy over many years.
More recently Ruapuna Park
has created public debate regarding acceptable noise levels
for residents near motor-sports venues.
Located to the west of Templeton, on Maddisons Rd, is BrackenRidge Estate, an enclosed residential environment for special needs people, with a variety of houses suiting different personalities and disabilities.
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...
but part of the Selwyn District
Selwyn District
The Selwyn District is a predominantly rural area in central Canterbury, on the east coast of New Zealand's South Island. It is named after the Selwyn River, which is in turn named after Bishop George Selwyn, the first Anglican bishop of New Zealand who, in 1843 and 1844, travelled the length of...
. It lies on State Highway 1
State Highway 1 (New Zealand)
State Highway 1 is the longest and most significant road in the New Zealand roading network, running the length of both main islands. It appears on road maps as SH 1 and on road signs as a white number 1 on a red shield, but it has the official designations SH 1N in the North Island, SH 1S in the...
. It has been the centre of harness racing
Harness racing
Harness racing is a form of horse racing in which the horses race at a specific gait . They usually pull a two-wheeled cart called a sulky, although racing under saddle is also conducted in Europe.-Breeds:...
in Canterbury
Canterbury, New Zealand
The New Zealand region of Canterbury is mainly composed of the Canterbury Plains and the surrounding mountains. Its main city, Christchurch, hosts the main office of the Christchurch City Council, the Canterbury Regional Council - called Environment Canterbury - and the University of Canterbury.-...
with many famous names such as Devine, Nyan, Butt, Jones and Carmichael among its people.
Its European history goes to over 140 years when it was a watering point for horses between Christchurch and the Selwyn River.
Templeton Hospital has had a major impact on the area, providing employment and controversy over many years.
More recently Ruapuna Park
Powerbuilt Raceway at Ruapuna Park
Powerbuilt Raceway at Ruapuna Park is a permanent motor racing circuit owned by . It is located at 107 Hasketts Road in Templeton, northwest of Christchurch, New Zealand....
has created public debate regarding acceptable noise levels
Noise pollution
Noise pollution is excessive, displeasing human, animal or machine-created environmental noise that disrupts the activity or balance of human or animal life...
for residents near motor-sports venues.
Located to the west of Templeton, on Maddisons Rd, is BrackenRidge Estate, an enclosed residential environment for special needs people, with a variety of houses suiting different personalities and disabilities.