Casebrook

Casebrook is a suburb on the northern side of Christchurch city.

Casebrook
Suburb
Coordinates: 43.475°S 172.607°E / -43.475; 172.607
CountryNew Zealand
CityChristchurch
Local authorityChristchurch City Council
Electoral ward
  • Harewood
  • Papanui
Community board
  • Waimāero Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood
  • Waipapa Papanui-Innes-Central
Area
 • Land329 ha (813 acres)
Population
 (June 2023)
 • Total5,960
Northwood
Harewood
Casebrook
 Redwood
Bishopdale Papanui Northcote

The land was farmed by Walter Case (1881?-1961). When Casebrook Intermediate was built in 1966, it combined his name with the presence of a stream near the school. The suburb developed subsequently and took its name from the school. There is a Walter Case Drive in the suburb.

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