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Belfast is a
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of Christchurch, New Zealand. It is in the north of the city, close to the banks of the
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. It is well known for the freezing works, Belfast New World and the Northwood 'Supa Centa' which houses The Warehouse,
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, Smiths City and a
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restaurant amongst others. In 2006 the Barracutta bar opened alongside these. Belfast is also home to the Belfast Cobras rugby team that compete in the Christchurch rugby competition. The teams colours are green and gold.Its main sports ground is Sheldon Park. The northern end of the suburb houses squalid light industry.
In recent years the Northwood subdivision was built nearby Belfast. This is part of Belfast, but is generally agreed to be a subdivision and an autonomous region.
Belfast is named from
BelfastBelfast is the capital of and the largest city in Northern Ireland, a constituent country of the United Kingdom. It is the seat of devolved government and legislative Northern Ireland Assembly. It is the largest urban area in the province of Ulster, and the second largest city on the island of...
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.
Famous Belfastians
Jamie Nutbrown (plays for Waikato Chiefs in Super 14 rugby) Former Canterbury Crusaders 1/2 Back
Les McFadden (2006 awarded Queens service medal for community service)
Shane BondShane Edward Bond is a New Zealand cricketer. He has represented New Zealand in Test match, One Day International and Twenty20 International cricket as well as playing for Canterbury in New Zealand domestic cricket and Warwickshire in English domestic cricket...
(plays for New Zealand Black Caps cricket team
Bill Bush (former All-Black) Now President Belfast Rugby Club (Cobras)
Wayne SmithWayne Smith is the name of:* Wayne Smith , Australian politician* Wayne Smith , Jamaican Reggae musician* Wayne Smith , hockey player for the Chicago Blackhawks of the NHL...
(All Black's assistant coach)
Craig GreenCraig Ivan Green, is a New Zealand born rugby union footballer turned coach. Kirwan, who played at wing, played 39 times as an All Black from 1983 until 1987. He played his provincial rugby for Canterbury and finished off his career in Italy.-Rugby Record:* Six tries in 1987 world cup inc...
(former All Black)