Kirwee
Kirwee | |
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De Renzie Brett memorial in Kirwee | |
Interactive map of Kirwee | |
| Coordinates: 43°30′S 172°13′E / 43.500°S 172.217°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Canterbury |
| Territorial authority | Selwyn District |
| Ward | Malvern |
| Community | Malvern |
| Electorates |
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| Government | |
| • Territorial authority | Selwyn District Council |
| • Regional council | Environment Canterbury |
| • Mayor of Selwyn | Lydia Gliddon |
| • Selwyn MP | Nicola Grigg |
| • Te Tai Tonga MP | Tākuta Ferris |
| Area | |
• Total | 4.21 km2 (1.63 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 157 m (515 ft) |
| Population (June 2025) | |
• Total | 1,200 |
| • Density | 290/km2 (740/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+12 (New Zealand Standard Time) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+13 (New Zealand Daylight Time) |
| Postcode | 7571 |
| Area code | 03 |
Kirwee is a town located west of Christchurch in the Canterbury region of New Zealand's South Island. It was named after Karwi in India by retired British Army colonel De Renzie Brett. Kirwee is also home to the South Island Agricultural Field Days, held biennially.