Spencerville, New Zealand

Spencerville is a semi-rural town on the east coast of Canterbury, New Zealand north of Christchurch.[1] The town backs on to Bottle Lake Forest and includes a large (1 hectare) park and 80 hectare camping ground.[1] These amenities, as well as wetlands and an animal and bird park make the town a popular camping area for Christchurch residents.[2][3]

Spencerville and the Styx River

After the 2011 Christchurch earthquake, the New Zealand Government classified Spencerville land as Technical Category T3.[4] This requires repairers, builders and developers to meet stricter building standards.[4]

References
  1. "Community profile - Styx" (PDF). Christchurch City Council. November 2014. Retrieved 19 January 2021.
  2. "Spencer Park and Brooklands Lagoon" (PDF). Christchurch City Council. 2016. Retrieved 19 January 2021.
  3. Wright, Michael (5 January 2012). "Holidaymakers brush off quake fears". Stuff. Retrieved 19 January 2021.
  4. Wright, Michael (9 April 2012). "Council turns down red-zone land deal". Stuff. Retrieved 19 January 2021.


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