Belfast, New Zealand

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Belfast is a suburb of Christchurch, New Zealand. It is in the north of the city, close to the banks of the Waimakariri River. It is well known for the freezing works, Belfast New World and the Northwood 'Supa Centa' which houses The Warehouse, Woolworths , Smiths City and a Subway restaurant amongst others. In 2006 the Barracutta bar opened alongside these. Belfast is also home to the Belfast Cobras rugby team that compete in the Christchurch rugby competition. The teams colours are green and gold.Its main sports ground is Sheldon Park. The northern end of the suburb houses squalid light industry. In recent years the Northwood subdivision was built nearby Belfast. This is part of Belfast, but is generally agreed to be a subdivision and an autonomous region.

Belfast is named from Belfast, Northern Ireland.

[edit] Famous Belfastians

Jamie Nutbrown (plays for Waikato Chiefs in Super 14 rugby) Former Canterbury Crusaders 1/2 Back

Les Mcfadden (awarded Queens service medal for community service)

Shane Bond (plays for New Zealand Black Caps cricket team

Bill Bush (former All-Black) Now President Belfast Rugby Club (Cobras)

Wayne Smith (All Black's assistant coach)

Craig Green (former All Black)

[edit] References

• Reed, A. W. (2002). The Reed Dictionary of New Zealand Place Names. Auckland: Reed Books. ISBN 0-7900-0761-4. 

Coordinates: 43°27′S, 172°38′E