Templeton is a town 15 km southwest of Christchurch on State Highway 1. It has been the centre of harness racing in Canterbury with many famous names such as Devine, Nyan, Butt, Jones and Carmichael among its people. Christchurch is the regional capital of Canterbury, New Zealand. ... State Highway 1 State Highway 1 is the most significant single element of the New Zealand roading network State Highway 1 can be considered as a single highway running the length of both main islands, a total of 2027 km. ... A trotter training at Vincennes hippodrome Harness racing is a form of horse-racing in which the horses race in a specified gait. ... The New Zealand region of Canterbury mostly comprises the Canterbury Plains. ...

Its European history goes back over 140 years when it was a watering point for horses between Christchurch and the Selwyn River.

Templeton hospital has had a major impact on the area, providing employment and controversy over many years.

More recently Ruapuna Park has created public debate regarding acceptable noise levels for residents near motor-sports venues. Powerbuilt Raceway at Ruapuna Park is a permanent motor racing circuit located outside of Christchurch, New Zealand. ...

Coordinates: 43°33′S 172°28′E Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically), Eckert VI projection; large version (pdf, 1. ...