Haupiri

Haupiri is a locality in the West Coast region of New Zealand's South Island. Greymouth lies to the west. The Ahaura and Haupiri Rivers run through the area. The population of the Haupiri statistical district, which covers a much larger area than the locality, was 378 in the 2006 Census, an increase of 48 from 2001. Gloriavale Christian Community is a private commune 3 km south of Lake Haupiri. It was set up in 1990 when its members relocated from Springbank Christian Community in North Canterbury. The community of over 400 members operate a number of businesses on their large land holding surrounding their base. The Gloriavale organisation has attracted controversy through the notoriety of its leader, Hopeful Christian, who has...