33-682: Addington Raceway or The Met is the home of the Metropolitan Trotting Club in Addington , Christchurch in New Zealand. The venue consists of a trotting track, a greyhound track, conference centre and restaurants. It is also home to many feature harness races such as: The New Zealand Trotting Cup and the Dominion Handicap . The raceway forms part of a sporting complex that includes Rugby League Park and
66-729: A population density of 215 people per km . Tower Junction had a population of 120 at the 2018 New Zealand census , an increase of 81 people (207.7%) since the 2013 census , and an increase of 96 people (400.0%) since the 2006 census . There were 12 households, comprising 42 males and 78 females, giving a sex ratio of 0.54 males per female. The median age was 80.6 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 3 people (2.5%) aged under 15 years, 15 (12.5%) aged 15 to 29, 15 (12.5%) aged 30 to 64, and 84 (70.0%) aged 65 or older. Ethnicities were 80.0% European/ Pākehā , 2.5% Māori , 5.0% Pasifika , and 15.0% Asian . People may identify with more than one ethnicity. The percentage of people born overseas
99-399: Is a community house that serves the interests of a wide variety of people and local community groups. Addington School is sited in the south–west corner of the suburb where the boundary with Spreydon is not clearly defined. It is a contributing primary school for years 1 to 6. It has a roll of 356 students. The school opened in 1881 as West Christchurch Side School, the original building
132-422: Is sited between the suburbs of Spreydon and Riccarton , with Blenheim Road providing the boundary to Riccarton. The cluster of the shops in the suburb of Spreydon also provide a clear boundary between the suburbs. To the east of the suburb is Sydenham and to the west is Middleton . For the first decade after the founding of Christchurch in 1850, Addington was farmland , consisting of large rural sections. In
165-481: The 2006 census . There were 1,986 households, comprising 2,817 males and 2,529 females, giving a sex ratio of 1.11 males per female, with 696 people (13.0%) aged under 15 years, 1,548 (29.0%) aged 15 to 29, 2,505 (46.9%) aged 30 to 64, and 597 (11.2%) aged 65 or older. Ethnicities were 60.4% European/ Pākehā , 10.7% Māori , 4.5% Pasifika , 29.8% Asian , and 4.0% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity. The percentage of people born overseas
198-604: The Christchurch Arena . The NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club (NZMTC) was first based at Lancaster Park in Waltham . Charles Louisson , a steward of NZMTC and Mayor of Christchurch at the time, helped to secure land in Addington and in 1899, the club moved to the present site. From 1906 until his death in 1924, he was the president of the NZMTC. The grounds were enlarged during his presidency. The Louisson Handicap
231-790: The Oxford college Christ Church , at which Godley had studied). The Association re-targeted its planned settlement from the Wairarapa to the Banks Peninsula hinterland, where it arranged to buy land from the New Zealand Company for 10 shillings per acre (4,000 m ). The Association then sold the land to its colonists for £3 per acre, reserving the rest, the additional £2 10s, for use in "public objects such as emigration, roads, and Church and school endowments" (20 shillings = £1). The provision of funds for emigration allowed
264-462: The Association to offer assisted passages to members of the working classes with desirable skills for the new colony. A poster advertising the assisted passages specifically mentions "Gardeners, Shep[herd]s, Farm Servants, Labourers and Country Mechanics". The religious nature of the colony shows in the same poster's requirement that the clergyman of their parish should vouch for applicants, and in
297-593: The Canterbury Association; the first being that the new General Assembly ( New Zealand Parliament ) could not amend the legislation establishing the Canterbury Association, the second being that the Canterbury Association could hand its powers to a newly established provincial government (the Canterbury Province ). As a result, affairs of the Canterbury Association were wound up in 1855 and outstanding settlement lands were handed over to
330-631: The Canterbury Province. Charlotte Jane and Randolph arrived in Lyttelton Harbour on 16 December 1850, Sir George Seymour the following day, and Cressy on 27 December, having set sail from England in September 1850. The British press dubbed the settlers on these first four ships "Canterbury Pilgrims." A further 24 shiploads of Canterbury Association settlers, making a total of approximately 3,500, arrived over
363-540: The New Zealand Long Track Grand Prix for Motorcycle speedway . It first hosted the GP in 1991 and was won by Kiwi rider Mitch Shirra . It held the event again in 1992 when it was won by German Long Track specialist Gerd Riss (the 1991 Long Track World Champion , Riss would go on to win another 7 Long Track World titles in his career). The last time the track held the event was in 1995 when it
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#1732797791923396-576: The President of the Association's Committee of Management, and the Committee itself included several other bishops and clergy, as well as members of the peerage and Members of Parliament . At its first meeting the Association decided upon names. The settlement was to be called "Canterbury" (presumably after the Archbishop of Canterbury), and the seat of the settlement was " Christchurch " (after
429-560: The Raceway is one of Christchurch's primary horse-racing venues, focusing predominantly on harness racing, and is the home to the annual New Zealand Trotting Cup . Addington is also close to many other event venues, notably Hagley Park to the north and the Canterbury Agricultural Park to the southwest. Central to Addington's residential area is St Mary's Anglican Church, which is a historic building surrounded by
462-459: The early 1860s the railway was surveyed through the area and subdivision of the larger sections began. Factories moved in; wool and grain sheds opened; and with the industry came residential development for workers. Development continued throughout the 19th century. The city's sale yards opened in 1874 and the railway workshops were moved to Addington in 1880. By the time the show grounds were opened in 1887, Addington had become an important suburb in
495-587: The former station on Moorhouse Avenue. The station mainly serves the TranzAlpine which carries passengers on the 223-kilometre (139 mi) coast-to-coast journey from Christchurch to Greymouth . Addington was the home of the oldest blending plant in the Southern Hemisphere until it was demolished after sustaining some damage in the February 2011 Christchurch earthquake . The demolition of
528-584: The industrial and social life of Christchurch. In 1874 the Addington Prison was built under the guidance of Benjamin Mountfort in Lincoln Road. The prison closed in 1999 and the Mountfort cell block and remaining perimeter walls are a Heritage New Zealand Historic Place Category 2 and is now a hostel. The suburb was named for the country residence of Archbishop John Sumner , one of
561-780: The leading members of the Canterbury Association , and who was buried in St Mary's Church, Addington in England. The New Zealand Railways Department 's Addington Workshops were situated in Addington until their closure in the 1990s. The historic concrete water-tower is the only remnant of the workshops. The tower has served as the centrepoint for the Tower Junction shopping complex. A new Christchurch railway station at Addington opened in 1994 to replace
594-426: The local newspapers of the time reported the ship's arrival but did not usually identify the commissioning organisation, only the port of origin or intended destination, the ship's master or captain, tonnage, and the date of arrival or departure. Cargo might also be reported. This means the ships on a particular list may depend on the inclusion criteria. Overall, these 28 ships listed below appear to be emigrant ships of
627-639: The mounting debts of the Association. Lord Lyttelton , Sir John Simeon, 3rd Baronet , Edward Gibbon Wakefield , and Lord Richard Cavendish guaranteed £15,000 to the Association, which saved it from financial collapse. In 1852, the Parliament of the United Kingdom passed the New Zealand Constitution Act 1852 , which amongst other things established provincial councils . The Constitution contained specific provisions for
660-481: The next two-and-a-half years. Sources vary about the exact number of emigrant ships that the Canterbury Association sent to New Zealand. Some ships stopped at intermediate ports, either for repairs or because they had passengers for those ports. Ports such as Nelson or Wellington were also Ports of Entry , so immigrants might be recorded as arriving at that port before trans-shipping to Lyttelton (known as Port Victoria ) and Canterbury. Shipping intelligence reported in
693-640: The plant sparked some controversy as the plant had been lined up to be carefully taken apart in an attempt to save Oregon timber valued at over $ 600,000. Addington comprises four statistical areas. Addington North is primarily industrial, with the Main South Line running through it. Addington West and Addington East are residential. Tower Junction has a shopping centre, Addington Racecourse, and light industrial premises, and also includes two rest homes, which result in an unusually high median age for residents. The residential areas of Addington, comprising
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#1732797791923726-487: The spacious grounds and trees of Church Square. The grounds are used by the community for galas, pancake races (on Shrove Tuesday ) fairs and weddings. The buildings and surrounding area is registered by Heritage New Zealand as a historic area, with registration number 7516. Addington was also formerly home to an immigration barrack. The Court Theatre , whose buildings were damaged in the earthquake, relocated to "The Shed" and started operating in 2011. Manuka Cottage
759-616: The specific earmarking of some of the proceeds from land sales for church endowments. Godley (with his family) went out to New Zealand in early 1850 to oversee the preparations for the settlement (surveying, roads, accommodation, etc.) already undertaken by a large team of men under the direction of Captain Joseph Thomas . These preparations were advanced, but incomplete when the first ships of settlers arrived on 16 December 1850 – Godley halted them shortly after his arrival in April due to
792-438: The statistical areas of Addington West and Addington East cover 1.13 km (0.44 sq mi). They had an estimated population of 6,140 as of June 2024, with a population density of 5,434 people per km . The statistical areas of Addington West and Addington East had a population of 5,346 at the 2018 New Zealand census , an increase of 315 people (6.3%) since the 2013 census , and an increase of 1,059 people (24.7%) since
825-524: Was 30.0, compared with 27.1% nationally. Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 22.5% had no religion, 70.0% were Christian and 2.5% had other religions. Of those at least 15 years old, 12 (10.3%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 45 (38.5%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $ 22,500, compared with $ 31,800 nationally. 3 people (2.6%) earned over $ 70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15
858-562: Was 41.0, compared with 27.1% nationally. Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 40.1% had no religion, 41.7% were Christian , 0.5% had Māori religious beliefs , 4.3% were Hindu , 2.1% were Muslim , 1.1% were Buddhist and 4.2% had other religions. Of those at least 15 years old, 1,212 (26.1%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 780 (16.8%) people had no formal qualifications. 399 people (8.6%) earned over $ 70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15
891-586: Was an annual race that was held for many years. Between 1914 and 1923, Louisson annually donated the silver trophy for the New Zealand Trotting Cup, which he had manufactured in England. Addington has hosted the Inter Dominions in 1938, 1951, 1961, 1971, 1979, 1987, 1995 and 2003. The 2011 series was planned to be at Addington but due to the 2011 Christchurch Earthquake was moved to Alexandra Park . Addington Raceway has also hosted
924-474: Was built from timber but burnt down in 1909. Sacred Heart School is a Catholic state-integrated full primary school for years 1 to 8. It has a roll of 184 students. Sacred Heart opened in 1877. Canterbury Association The Canterbury Association was formed in 1848 in England by members of parliament , peers , and Anglican church leaders, to establish a colony in New Zealand . The settlement
957-648: Was incorporated by Royal Charter on 13 November 1849. The prime movers were Edward Gibbon Wakefield and John Robert Godley . Wakefield was heavily involved in the New Zealand Company , which had already established four other colonies in New Zealand ( Wellington , Nelson , Petre and Otago ) by that time. Wakefield approached Godley to help him establish a colony sponsored by the Church of England . John Sumner (the Archbishop of Canterbury ) served as
990-502: Was that 2,544 (54.7%) people were employed full-time, 519 (11.2%) were part-time, and 183 (3.9%) were unemployed. Addington North covers 0.43 km (0.17 sq mi). It had an estimated population of 30 as of June 2024, with a population density of 70 people per km . Statistics New Zealand do not publish detailed statistics for areas of very low population. Tower Junction covers 1.07 km (0.41 sq mi). It had an estimated population of 230 as of June 2024, with
1023-524: Was that 24 (20.5%) people were employed full-time, and 6 (5.1%) were part-time. Tower Junction shopping centre is located in Addington, owned by Ngāi Tahu . It opened in 2002, and was redeveloped in 2018. It covers 37,000 m and has 40 tenants, including Bunnings Warehouse and Harvey Norman . The suburb is home to multiple sporting and events complexes, including Horncastle Arena , Rugby League Park (currently branded as Orangetheory Stadium), and Addington Raceway . Along with Riccarton Racecourse ,
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1056-527: Was to be called Canterbury , with its capital to be known as Christchurch . Organised emigration started in 1850 and the colony was established on the South Island . The First Four Ships brought out settlers steeped in the region's history. The Association was not a financial success for the founding members and the organisation was wound up in 1855. The Association, founded in London on 27 March 1848,
1089-436: Was won by another Kiwi, Mark Thorpe. 43°32′37″S 172°35′55″E / 43.5435°S 172.5986°E / -43.5435; 172.5986 Addington, New Zealand Addington is a major suburb of Christchurch , New Zealand. It is sited 2.5 kilometres (1.6 mi) south-west of the city centre . As an inner city suburb, Addington has a mix of residential, retail and light industrial properties. Addington
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