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'''Belfast''' is a [[suburb]] of [[Christchurch, New Zealand]]. It is in the north of the city, close to the banks of the [[Waimakariri River]]. It is well known for the freezing works, Belfast New World and the Northwood Supa |
'''Belfast''' is a [[suburb]] of [[Christchurch, New Zealand]]. It is in the north of the city, close to the banks of the [[Waimakariri River]]. It is well known for the freezing works, Belfast New World and the Northwood 'Supa Centa' which houses The Warehouse , [[Woolworths]] and Smiths City amongst others . Belfast is also home to the Belfast Cobras rugby team that compete in the Christchurch rugby competition . It's main sports ground is Sheldon Park . The northern end of the suburb houses squalid light industry. |
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Belfast is named for [[Belfast]], [[Northern Ireland]]. |
Belfast is named for [[Belfast]], [[Northern Ireland]]. |
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Revision as of 07:59, 17 May 2006
Belfast is a suburb of Christchurch, New Zealand. It is in the north of the city, close to the banks of the Waimakariri River. It is well known for the freezing works, Belfast New World and the Northwood 'Supa Centa' which houses The Warehouse , Woolworths and Smiths City amongst others . Belfast is also home to the Belfast Cobras rugby team that compete in the Christchurch rugby competition . It's main sports ground is Sheldon Park . The northern end of the suburb houses squalid light industry.
Belfast is named for Belfast, Northern Ireland.
Famous Belfastians
Jamie Nutbrown ( plays for Waikato Chiefs in Super 14 rugby )
Shane Bond( plays for New Zealand Cricket team )
Bill Bush ( former All-Black )
References
- Reed, A. W. (2002). The Reed Dictionary of New Zealand Place Names. Auckland: Reed Books. ISBN 0-7900-0761-4.
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