Hurunui District

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Hurunui District is a largely rural local government area in North Canterbury, New Zealand, known for its farming communities, vineyards, and scenic landscapes stretching from the Pacific coast to the Southern Alps.

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Hurunui District canonical 4

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Predicate Object
instanceOf local government area
territorial authority district
borderedBy Kaikōura District
Marlborough Region
surface form: Marlborough District

Selwyn District
Waimakariri District
coastlineOn Pacific Ocean
containsAttraction Hanmer Springs
surface form: Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and Spa

Hurunui Hot Springs
Canterbury wine region
surface form: Waipara Valley vineyards
containsProtectedArea Arthur's Pass National Park
surface form: Arthur’s Pass National Park (part)

Lake Sumner Forest Park
containsRiver Rakaia River
surface form: Hurunui River

Waiau Uwha River
Waipara River
containsTown Amberley
Cheviot
Culverden
Hanmer Springs
Waiau
Waikari
containsWineRegion Canterbury wine region
surface form: Waipara wine region
country New Zealand
extendsFrom Pacific Ocean coast
extendsTo Southern Alps
governingBody Hurunui District Council
hasClimate temperate climate
hasFeature alpine landscapes
pastoral farmland
vineyard-covered valleys
hasPrimaryIndustry beef farming
dairy farming
forestry
sheep farming
tourism
wine production
isRural true
knownFor farming communities
scenic landscapes
viticulture
locatedOnIsland South Island
partOf South Island local government areas
region Canterbury Region
seat Amberley
subregion North Canterbury
timezone New Zealand Standard Time
timezoneDST New Zealand Daylight Time

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Canterbury containsDistrict Hurunui District
Canterbury Region contains Hurunui District
Waimakariri District borders Hurunui District
Selwyn District borders Hurunui District