Homebush, New Zealand

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Homebush
Settlement
Homebush Station woolshed (2).jpg
The Homebush Station Woolshed and Shearer's Quarters, December 2023
Homebush, New Zealand
Coordinates: 43°28′34″S172°00′38″E / 43.4762°S 172.0106°E / -43.4762; 172.0106
Country New Zealand
Region Canterbury
Territorial authority Selwyn District
Electorates Selwyn
Te Tai Tonga
Population
 (2018)
  Total1,191 [lower-alpha 1]
Time zone UTC+12 (New Zealand Standard Time)
  Summer (DST) UTC+13 (New Zealand Daylight Time)
Area code 03

Homebush is a settlement in the Canterbury region of New Zealand. It has had a long association with the pioneering Deans family.

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History

Due to the area's surrounding industry, Homebush was connected to the Whitecliffs Branch, which operated from 1875 until 1962. The railway station (built in 1875) was located on Yeomans Road. The building is now located in Darfield at the branch's memorial site. [1]

2010 Canterbury earthquake

The historic Homebush Homestead owned by the Deans family was destroyed during the earthquake. It was rebuilt four years later. [2]

Film

Homebush's forests (located in the homestead gardens) were used as a filming location for the 2005 Narnia film, The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe. [3] [4]

Landmarks

A number of historic farms buildings are located around Homebush. These building were primarily used for use by the Homebush Station. [5] These include:

Footnotes

  1. Total population includes the urban areas of Coalgate, Glentunnel and Whitecliffs

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References

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  2. Taonga, New Zealand Ministry for Culture and Heritage Te Manatu. "Homebush reborn, 2014". teara.govt.nz. Retrieved 1 August 2020.
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  6. "Search the List | Homebush Station | Heritage New Zealand". www.heritage.org.nz. Retrieved 14 October 2020.