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Waikuku
Sign in to saveWaikuku is a small town in the Canterbury region of New Zealand, which sits 28 km north of central Christchurch. Waikuku lies south of Leithfield on state highway 1 and north of Woodend. In 1901 there were 86 people resident in Waikuku according to that year's census. Waikuku settlement had a population of 156 people at the time of the 2018 Census. It is popular with both those that commute into work in Christchurch each day and with owners of holiday houses. Waikuku was home to rope and twine works. This business started off using flax from local swamps. It closed in 1987. The nearby san
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- locality
- Country
- New Zealand
- Located in
- Waimakariri District
- Population
- 170
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Category:Populated places in the Canterbury Region Category:Waimakariri District
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