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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Canterbury Provincial District]

Woodend

Woodend is situated on the main North Road, about four miles from Kaiapoi, and also about four from the borough of Rangiora. It is a long straggling settlement in the Mandeville riding of the county of Ashley, and at the census of April, 1901, contained a population of 365 souls. The district is devoted chiefly to agriculture and dairy farming. Flourmilling, flaxmilling, brickmaking, and bacon-curing are carried on in the township, which has a mechanics' institute and public library. There is also a creamery, which is well supported by the local settlers. The district has several churches, and there is a public school. Woodend has daily postal communication with Christchurch.