Rolleston, New Zealand

Rolleston Roretana, Tauwharekākaho (Māori)
Town
Rolleston from the air looking north-east to Christchurch
Coordinates: 43°35′S 172°23′E / 43.583°S 172.383°E / -43.583; 172.383
Country	New Zealand
Island	South Island
Region	Canterbury
Territorial authority	Selwyn District
Ward	Selwyn Central
Named for	William Rolleston
Electorates	Selwyn Te Tai Tonga
Area [1]
• Total	22.08 km2 (8.53 sq mi)
Elevation	50 m (160 ft)
Population  (June 2022)[2]
• Total	28,000
• Density	1,300/km2 (3,300/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+12 (NZST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+13 (NZDT)
Postcode(s)	7614, 7615
Local iwi	Ngāi Tahu

Rolleston is a city in the Selwyn District. It is named after Canterbury statesman William Rolleston. It has a population of 28,000 and is the third largest place in the Canterbury Region. It is 22 kilometers southwest of Christchurch. It has five primary schools and one high school that opened in January 2017. Prior to Rolleston College's opening the nearest high school was Lincoln High School. State Highway 1 runs through the city. Burnham Military Camp is located 3 kilometers west of the city centre.

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