Paparua | |
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| Coordinates: 43°31′44″S 172°27′22″E / 43.529°S 172.456°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Canterbury |
| Territorial authority | Christchurch City |
| Ward | Hornby |
| Community | Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton |
| Electorates |
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| Government | |
| • Territorial Authority | Christchurch City Council |
| • Regional council | Environment Canterbury |
| • Mayor of Christchurch | Phil Mauger |
| • Selwyn MP | Nicola Grigg |
| • Te Tai Tonga MP | Tākuta Ferris |
| Area | |
| • Total | 23.34 km2 (9.01 sq mi) |
| Population (June 2023) | |
| • Total | 1,020 |
| • Density | 44/km2 (110/sq mi) |
Paparua is a rural suburb of Christchurch. It has two prisons and a motorsport park within the suburb. It lies between the Christchurch City and Selwyn District.