Swannanoa, New Zealand

Swannanoa
Village
View of Swannanoa Hall across the road from the primary school
Interactive map of Swannanoa
Coordinates: 43°23′S 172°28′E / 43.383°S 172.467°E / -43.383; 172.467
CountryNew Zealand
IslandSouth Island
RegionCanterbury
WardOxford-Ohoka Ward
CommunityOxford-Ohoka Community
Electorates
Government
 • Territorial AuthorityWaimakariri District Council
 • Regional councilEnvironment Canterbury
 • Mayor of WaimakaririDan Gordon
 • Waimakariri MPMatt Doocey
 • Te Tai Tonga MPTākuta Ferris
Area
 • Total
61.77 km2 (23.85 sq mi)
Population
 (June 2025)
 • Total
1,040
 • Density16.8/km2 (43.6/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+12 (NZST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+13 (NZDT)

Swannanoa is a small village in Canterbury, New Zealand. It is located 35 kilometres northwest of the largest city in the South Island, Christchurch. The area has an estimated population of 1,040 with 308 pupils enrolled in the primary school. The population is slowly increasing due to new subdivisions being developed there and in neighbouring Mandeville North.