Hororata

Hororata is a small town at the northwestern edge of the Canterbury Plains in the South Island of New Zealand. It is located 15 kilometres southwest of Darfield, five kilometres south of Glentunnel, and 50 kilometres west of Christchurch, on the banks of the Hororata River.

Hororata

Hororata sustained some damage in the 2010 Canterbury earthquake of 4 September 2010. The settlement's most prominent building, the Anglican church of St. John, was badly affected; part of its tower collapsed onto the church's roof.[1]

Early European New Zealand pioneer John Studholme and his wife lived here before selling the run to John Hall.

New Zealand 19th century Premier John Hall and his eldest brother George Williamson Hall are buried in the St. John cemetery.[2]

Across the road from the church is Te Waiora Christian Retreat Centre which was rebuilt as a result of the Canterbury earthquakes.

Other attractions are: Hororata cafe and bar, Carol's Closet (Community centre) and the domain which includes a horse track and a walking track to the church.

Around 400 people live in Hororata.

References
  1. Van Beynen, Martin (5 September 2010). "Quake devastates Christchurch heritage". The Press. Fairfax New Zealand. Retrieved 5 September 2010.
  2. "Obituary". The Star (5501). 28 February 1896. p. 2. Retrieved 21 April 2012.

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