Methven, New Zealand
Methven | |
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Methven town centre | |
Interactive map of Methven | |
| Coordinates: 43°38′S 171°39′E / 43.633°S 171.650°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Canterbury |
| Territorial authority | Ashburton District |
| Community board | Methven Community Board |
| Ward | Western |
| Electorates |
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| Government | |
| • Territorial authority | Ashburton District Council |
| • Regional council | Environment Canterbury |
| • Mayor of Ashburton | Liz McMillan |
| • Rangitata MP | James Meager |
| • Te Tai Tonga MP | Tākuta Ferris |
| Area | |
• Total | 4.77 km2 (1.84 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 320 m (1,050 ft) |
| Population (June 2025) | |
• Total | 2,170 |
| • Density | 455/km2 (1,180/sq mi) |
| Postcode | 7730 |
| Area code | 03 |
Methven is a small town in the Canterbury region of the South Island of New Zealand. It is located near the western edge of the Canterbury Plains, 34 km (21 mi) north of Ashburton and 95 km (59 mi) west of Christchurch, and at an elevation of 320 m (1,050 ft). The town is a service centre for agriculture in the surrounding area, and is a base for skiing at the nearby Mount Hutt skifield. The town slogan is "Amazing Space".