Rolleston, New Zealand
Rolleston
Roretana, Tauwharekākaho (Māori) | |
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Rolleston from the air looking north-east to Christchurch | |
Interactive map of Rolleston | |
| Coordinates: 43°35′S 172°23′E / 43.583°S 172.383°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Island | South Island |
| Region | Canterbury |
| Territorial authority | Selwyn District |
| Ward | Rolleston |
| 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 | 23.71 km2 (9.15 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 50 m (160 ft) |
| Population (June 2025) | |
• Total | 34,100 |
| • Density | 1,440/km2 (3,720/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+12 (NZST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+13 (NZDT) |
| Postcode(s) | 7614, 7615 |
| Local iwi | Ngāi Tahu |
Rolleston /ˈrɒləstən/ (Māori: Roretana, Tauwharekākaho) is the seat and largest town in the Selwyn District, in the Canterbury region of New Zealand's South Island. It is located on the Canterbury Plains 22 kilometres (14 mi) south-west of Christchurch, and is part of the wider Christchurch metropolitan area.
Rolleston is one of the fastest growing towns in New Zealand, having grown from a population of around 2,800 in 2001 to around 28,000 in 2023. The town has a population of 34,100 (June 2025), making it New Zealand's 21st-largest urban area and the second-largest in Canterbury (behind Christchurch).