Kainga, New Zealand

Kainga is a settlement on the southern bank of the Waimakariri River, just north of Christchurch, in Canterbury, New Zealand. It lies immediately to the south of Kaiapoi, on a small road leading northeast from State Highway 1.

This article is about a locality. For the type of Māori village, see Kāinga.

Kainga
Fanfare sculpture
Coordinates: 43°24′39″S 172°39′45″E
CountryNew Zealand
RegionCanterbury
Territorial authorityChristchurch City
Ward
  • Harewood
  • Coastal
Community
  • Waimāero Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood
  • Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood
Electorates
Government
 • Territorial AuthorityChristchurch City Council
 • Regional councilEnvironment Canterbury
 • Mayor of ChristchurchPhil Mauger
 • Waimakariri MP/Christchurch East MPMatthew Doocey/Reuben Davidson
 • Te Tai Tonga MPTākuta Ferris
Area
 • Total2.37 km2 (0.92 sq mi)
Population
 (2018 Census)
 • Total195
 • Density82/km2 (210/sq mi)

Originally established as a small group of fishing huts on the south side of the Waimakariri, it later developed into a small residential area. A small forestry plantation lies to the southeast of the settlement.

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