Kaiapoi

Kaiapoi is a town in the Waimakariri District of New Zealand. It is situated 17 kilometers north of Christchurch and is close to the Waimakariri River. It has 3 primary schools and one high school located in the town. In 2010 and 2011 Kaiapoi suffered from severe damage from the earthquakes resulting some eastern areas being unlivable.

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Coordinates: 43°22′54″S 172°39′26″E / 43.38167°S 172.65722°E / -43.38167; 172.65722Coordinates: 43°22′54″S 172°39′26″E / 43.38167°S 172.65722°E / -43.38167; 172.65722
CountryNew Zealand
RegionCanterbury
Territorial authorityWaimakariri District
WardKaiapoi-Woodend Ward
CommunityKaiapoi-Tuahiwi Community
Electorates
Government
 • Territorial AuthorityWaimakariri District Council
 • Regional councilEnvironment Canterbury
 • Mayor of WaimakaririDan Gordon[1]
 • Waimakariri MPMatt Doocey
 • Te Tai Tonga MPTākuta Ferris
Area
 • Total14.65 km2 (5.66 sq mi)
Population
 (June 2022)[3]
 • Total13,400
 • Density915/km2 (2,369/sq mi)
Local iwiNgāi Tahu

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