Springston

human settlement in Selwyn District, Canterbury Region, New Zealand

Springston is a small town in the South Island of New Zealand. It is situated in the Selwyn District and is sandwiched between Rolleston and Lincoln. It has a primary school that opened in 1868, small dairy and was developed around the mid-19th century.

Springston
Rural settlement
War memorial in Springston
War memorial in Springston
Map
Coordinates: 43°38′S 172°25′E / 43.633°S 172.417°E / -43.633; 172.417
CountryNew Zealand
RegionCanterbury
Territorial authoritySelwyn District
WardSprings
Electorates
Government
 • Territorial authoritySelwyn District Council
 • Regional councilEnvironment Canterbury
 • Mayor of SelwynSam Broughton
 • Selwyn MPNicola Grigg
 • Te Tai Tonga MPTākuta Ferris
Area
 • Total0.37 km2 (0.14 sq mi)
Population
 (June 2023)[2]
 • Total580
 • Density1,600/km2 (4,100/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+12 (New Zealand Standard Time)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+13 (New Zealand Daylight Time)

References

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  2. "Subnational population estimates (RC, SA2), by age and sex, at 30 June 1996-2023 (2023 boundaries)". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 25 October 2023. (regional councils); "Subnational population estimates (TA, SA2), by age and sex, at 30 June 1996-2023 (2023 boundaries)". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 25 October 2023. (territorial authorities); "Subnational population estimates (urban rural), by age and sex, at 30 June 1996-2023 (2023 boundaries)". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 25 October 2023. (urban areas)