Tai Tapu
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St Paul's church, Tai Tapu
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 Tai Tapu
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| Coordinates: 43°40′12″S 172°33′0″E / 43.67000°S 172.55000°E | |
| Country |
 New Zealand
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| Island | South Island |
| Region | Canterbury |
| Territorial authority | Selwyn District |
| Population (2006 Census) | |
| • Total | 411 |
| Time zone | NZST (UTC+12) |
| • Summer (DST) | NZDT (UTC+13) |
| Local iwi | Ngāi Tahu |
Tai Tapu is a large village located 6 km east of the town of Lincoln and 18 km south west of Christchurch on State Highway 75. It has 2 cafes which are the Tai Tapu General Store and The Raspberry Cafe plus a few shops (Belleza Boutique, Antiques and Curios Antique Store & Tai Tapu Mower Shop). It also has two garages (Challenge Tai Tapu & Tai Tapu Motors). It has a primary school (Tai Tapu Primary) and a church and a library (the church and library notable for their beauty and craftsmanship)
The name Tai Tapu is derived from the words wai tapu, which means sacred or solemn water.
The town is also known as Taitapu throughout its existence
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