Templeton, New Zealand

Templeton
Coordinates: 43°33′S 172°28′E / 43.550°S 172.467°E / -43.550; 172.467
Country	New Zealand
Region	Canterbury
Territorial authority	Christchurch City
Ward	Hornby
Community	Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton
Electorates	Selwyn Te Tai Tonga (Māori)
Government
• Territorial Authority	Christchurch City Council
• Regional council	Environment Canterbury
• Mayor of Christchurch	Phil Mauger
• Selwyn MP	Nicola Grigg
• Te Tai Tonga MP	Tākuta Ferris
Area [1]
• Total	0.90 km2 (0.35 sq mi)
Population  (June 2023)[2]
• Total	1,790
• Density	2,000/km2 (5,200/sq mi)

Templeton is a small town on the outskirts of Christchurch. Lying along State Highway 1. Templeton has been the centre of harness racing in Canterbury.^{[citation needed]}

Its European history goes to over 140 years when it was a watering point for horses between Christchurch and the Selwyn River / Waikirikiri.

Templeton Hospital has had a major impact on the area, providing employment and controversy over many years.^{[citation needed]}

More recently Ruapuna Park has created public debate regarding acceptable noise levels for residents near motor-sports venues.

Paparua to the north of Templeton has Christchurch's men's and women's prisons.