Puaka–James Hight Building
The Puaka–James Hight Building is the main library building of the University of Canterbury, and houses the university's Central Library. It is named after Puaka the Māori star cluster also known as Rigel in the Orion constellation, and Sir James Hight, former, professor, and rector at Canterbury College.Photo: Gobeirne, CC BY-SA 3.0.
- Type: University building
- Description: library building at Canterbury University
- Also known as: “James Hight”, “James Hight Building”, and “Puaka-James Hight”
- Address: University Drive, Christchurch, 8041
- Wheelchair access: yes
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Macmillan Brown Library and Kate Sheppard House.
Macmillan Brown Library
Library
Photo: Turnagra, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The Macmillan Brown Library is a research library based in the New Zealand city of Christchurch. It is a library collection of national significance administered by the University of Canterbury. Macmillan Brown Library is situated 260 metres east of Puaka–James Hight Building.
Kate Sheppard House
Historic building
Photo: Schwede66, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Kate Sheppard House is a historic building and museum on Clyde Road in the Christchurch suburb of Ilam, bordering the University of Canterbury. It was the home of Kate Sheppard from 1888 to 1902, the key years where she led the campaign for women's suffrage. Kate Sheppard House is situated 410 metres east of Puaka–James Hight Building.
John Britten Building
University building
Photo: Turnagra, CC BY-SA 4.0.
John Britten Building is an university building, which is situated 360 metres north of Puaka–James Hight Building.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Upper Riccarton and Ilam.
Upper Riccarton
Suburb
Photo: Turnagra, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Upper Riccarton is a suburb of Christchurch. It is due west of Riccarton. Upper Riccarton is made up of residential, retail and education areas. It includes a major intersection known as "Church Corner", as well as the Bush Inn Shopping Centre and multiple schools.
Ilam
Suburb
Ilam is a suburb of Christchurch, New Zealand, about five kilometres west of the city centre. It is the location of the University of Canterbury. Located adjacent to State Highway 1 and Christchurch Airport, it is handily placed for transportation.
Riccarton
Suburb
Photo: Iainf, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Riccarton is a suburb of Christchurch. It is due west of the city centre, separated from it by Hagley Park. Upper Riccarton is to the west of Riccarton.
Puaka–James Hight Building
- Categories: library building, building, and education
- Location: Christchurch City, Canterbury, South Island, New Zealand, Oceania
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
-43.52377° or 43° 31′ 26″ southLongitude
172.58279° or 172° 34′ 58″ eastLevels
11Operator
University of CanterburyOpen location code
4V8JFHGM+F4OpenStreetMap ID
way 329594690OpenStreetMap feature
building=universityOpenStreetMap attribute
wheelchair=yesWikidata ID
Q124445038
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