Fairhall

Fairhall is a locality in Marlborough, New Zealand. Blenheim is about 7.5 km to the northeast. The Fairhall River runs past to the west.

Fairhall
A vineyard in Fairhall, with Woodbourne Homestead in the background
Coordinates: 41°31′47″S 173°52′41″E
CountryNew Zealand
RegionMarlborough
Ward
  • Wairau-Awatere General Ward
  • Marlborough Māori Ward
Electorates
Government
  Territorial AuthorityMarlborough District Council
  Marlborough District MayorNadine Taylor
  Kaikōura MPStuart Smith
  Te Tai Tonga MPTākuta Ferris
Area
  Total20.27 km2 (7.83 sq mi)
Population
 (2018)
  Total456
  Density22/km2 (58/sq mi)

The river and locality were named in 1847 for a chainman in a survey team in the area.

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