Linton, New Zealand

Linton
Linton
Population:	1,512 (2001)
Territorial Authority
Name:	Palmerston North City

Linton is a suburb of Palmerston North, situated south of the city.

Facilities

It is home to the Linton Military Camp, which is the largest army camp in New Zealand.

Manawatu Prison is in Linton.

Linton is home to:

• Linton Camp School, a full primary school (catering to years 0-8). Linton Camp school has a roll of approximately 190 students.
• Linton Country School, a primary school (catering to years 0-6) established in 1889.

Population

The population count in 2001 was 1,512.

History

Linton is named for James Linton, an early settler in the area and also twice Mayor of Palmerston North.

Local and Central Government representation

• Linton is a part of the Ashhurst-Fitzherbert Ward in the Palmerston North City Council. It shares this with other suburbs, Aokautere, Turitea.
• Prior to 1996, Linton was part of the Manawatu electorate. However, due to the reformation of the electoral system from FPP to MMP, the electorate of Palmerston North's boundaries were redrawn to include Linton. In 2007, the boundaries were redrawn and Linton was shifted into the Rangitikei electorate.
• Following the 2011 general election, Rangitikei is represented by New Zealand National MP Ian McKelvie.

Coordinates: 40°26′S 175°33′E / 40.433°S 175.550°E / -40.433; 175.550