Loburn, New Zealand

Loburn
For the similarly named community in Otago, see Lowburn, New Zealand

Loburn is a rural community in north Canterbury, New Zealand. It is located ten kilometres northwest of Rangiora and nearly 50 kilometres north of Christchurch.

Loburn is a small community, with no shops. Local industries include a cheese factory and orchards. Farms in the community include those raising sheep, cattle and emu.[1]

Loburn has one school, Loburn School (est. 1869) a decile 10 school with a role of 161(as at 2009). As of 2006, the population is 1,584, an increase of 32.7% from 2001.[2]

References

  1. ^ Cross, Tracy-Anne et al. 2005 p.46 North Canterbury: An Analysis of the Current Economic Base of the Region
  2. ^ Statistics New Zealand, Loburn Community Profile
Towns in the Waimakariri District, Canterbury, New Zealand
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Ashley • Ashley Gorge • Bennetts • Bexley • Carleton • Clarkville • Coldstream • Coopers Creek • Cust • Eyreton • Eyrewell • Fernside • Flaxton • Gammans Creek • Glenburn • Glentui • Horrellville • Kairaki Beach • Lees Valley • Loburn • Loburn North • Mandeville North • Ohapuku • Ohoka • Okuku • Rockford • Saltwater Creek • Sefton • Springbank • Summerhill • Swannanoa • The Pines Beach • The Warren • Tuahiwi • View Hill • Waikuku • Waikuku Beach • Wetheral • West Eyreton • Whiterock • Wilsons Siding • Woodend Beach