Belfast, New Zealand

Belfast is a suburb of Christchurch, New Zealand. It is in the north of the city 10 km from Cathedral Square, close to the banks of the Waimakariri River.

For the city in Northern Ireland, see Belfast.

Belfast
Belfast
Coordinates: 43°27′S 172°38′E
CountryNew Zealand
RegionCanterbury
Territorial authorityChristchurch City
WardShirley-Papanui
Population
 (2013 census)[1]
 • Total7,806

History

Belfast is named after Belfast in Northern Ireland. It was originally known as North Road District, Seven Mile Peg, Styx, or by its Māori name Purarekanui.[2]

James McNeight Watt (1838–1892) emigrated from Belfast and was a partner with the original meat works, around which the settlement grew. Watt, who developed much of the area, is believed to have given it its present name.[3]

Economy

Belfast has a freezing works.

Northwood Supa Centre

The Northwood Supa Centre shopping complex opened in the 2000s.[4] It covers an area of 33,062 m² and features 29 retailers, including The Warehouse, Harvey Norman, Countdown, Noel Leeming and Smiths City.[5]

Sport

Belfast is home to the Belfast Rugby Club, which competes in the Christchurch rugby competition. The team's colours are green and gold. Its main sports ground is Sheldon Park. The northern end of the suburb houses light industry.

Notable people from Belfast

References
  1. Combined population totals from 2013 Census QuickStats about a place : Belfast and 2013 Census QuickStats about a place : Belfast South. Statistics New Zealand, retrieved 28 June 2019.
  2. Reed, A. W. (2010). Peter Dowling (ed.). Place Names of New Zealand. Rosedale, North Shore: Raupo. p. 45. ISBN 978-0-14-320410-7.
  3. Harper, Margaret (July 2011). "Christchurch Place Names" (PDF). Christchurch City Libraries. p. 21. Retrieved 1 October 2011.
  4. "2017 Commercial Centre Factsheet - Belfast / Northwood" (PDF). ccc.govt.nz. Christchurch City Council.
  5. Steeman, Marta (4 March 2019). "Northwood Supa Centre fetches $81.7 million in one of Christchurch's largest property deals". stuff.co.nz.
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