Canterbury, New Zealand · Oceania
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Rolleston is a town located in Canterbury, New Zealand. With a population of 34,100, it is an important destination in Oceania.
On a road trip, Rolleston sits in New Zealand, where you drive on the left. It's in the Pacific/Auckland time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Rolleston to your route.
Rolleston (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.
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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).
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Rolleston is located in Canterbury, New Zealand, Oceania. The coordinates are -43.5833 latitude, 172.3833 longitude.
Rolleston has a population of approximately 34,100 people, making it a town in New Zealand.
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