Meremere

Meremere is an university building in Christchurch City, Canterbury. Meremere is situated nearby to the university building Puaka–James Hight Building, as well as near the park C-Block Lawn.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Kate Sheppard House and Puaka–James Hight Building.

Kate Sheppard House

Historic building

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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 320 metres northeast of Meremere.

Puaka–James Hight Building

University building

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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. Puaka–James Hight Building is situated 190 metres northwest of Meremere.

St Ninian’s Church of Riccarton

Church

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St Ninian’s Church of Riccarton is situated 780 metres southeast of Meremere.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Upper Riccarton and Riccarton.

Upper Riccarton

Suburb

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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.

Riccarton

Suburb

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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.