Linton, New Zealand
Encyclopedia
| Linton | |
| Population: | 1,512 (2001) |
| Territorial Authority | |
| Name: | Palmerston North City Palmerston North Palmerston North is the main city of the Manawatu-Wanganui region of the North Island of New Zealand. It is an inland city with a population of and is the country's seventh largest city and eighth largest urban area. Palmerston North is located in the eastern Manawatu Plains near the north bank... |
Linton is a suburb of Palmerston North, situated south of the city.
Facilities
It is home to the Linton Army CampLinton Army Camp
Linton Army Camp is the largest New Zealand Army base and is home to the 2nd Land Force Group. It is located just south of Palmerston North.Units based at Linton:* HQ 2 Land Force Group* 16 Field Regiment...
, which is the largest army camp in New Zealand.
Manawatu Prison is in Linton.
Linton is home to:
- Linton Area School
Population
The population count in 2001 was 1,512.http://www2.stats.govt.nz/domino/external/web/CommProfiles.nsf/FindInfobyArea/561820-au
Local and Central Government representation
- Linton is a part of the Ashhurst-Fitzherbert Ward in the Palmerston North City Council. It shares this with other suburbs, Aokautere, Turitea.
- Prior to 1996, Linton was part of the ManawatuManawatu (New Zealand electorate)Manawatu was a parliamentary electorate in the Manawatu-Wanganui Region of New Zealand that existed during three periods between 1871 and 1996.-History:The electorate existed during three periods: from 1871 to 1890, 1896 to 1911, and 1919 to 1996....
electorate. However, due to the reformation of the electoral system from FPP to MMP, the electorate of Palmerston North's boundaries were redrawn to include Linton. In 2007, the boundaries were redrawn and Linton was shifted into the Rangitikei electorate. - Following the 2008 general electionNew Zealand general election, 2008The 2008 New Zealand general election was held on 8 November 2008 to determine the composition of the 49th New Zealand parliament. The conservative National Party, headed by its Parliamentary leader John Key, won a plurality of votes and seats, ending 9 years of government dominated by the social...
, RangitikeiRangitikei (New Zealand electorate)rightRangitīkei is a New Zealand Parliamentary electorate, returning one Member of Parliament to the New Zealand House of Representatives. The current MP for Rangitīkei is Simon Power of the National Party...
is represented by New Zealand National MP Simon PowerSimon PowerSimon James Power is a New Zealand politician. He is a prominent member of the National Party and a cabinet minister. He currently holds the posts of Minister of Justice, Minister for State Owned Enterprises, Minister of Commerce, Minister Responsible for the Law Commission andAssociate Minister...
.