Welcome to North Canterbury
North Canterbury, comprising the Waimakariri and Hurunui districts, has a population base of more than 50,000 with 75% resident in the Waimakariri District. The region boasts strong agricultural and horticultural sectors based on some 800,000 ha of productive land. There are over 8,000 businesses which, in the main, employ fewer than five people.
The significant population growth in the south of North Canterbury is being driven by lifestyle choice rather than job location. Significant residential development in the north of the region is driven by recreation needs. North Canterbury has major comparative advantages in its fertile soils, temperate climate, significant water resources, and natural features that present opportunities for the further development of the agriculture, horticulture, viticulture, forestry , manufacturing and tourism sectors with their associated service industries.
Upcoming Business Events
Local Economic Development Forum (LED Forum)Waimakariri District Council have initiated an Economic Development Forum in North Canterbury with the help and support of Enterprise North Canterbury. The Draft Local Economic Development (LED) Strategy is open for public consultation now - view documents below: Summary document with feedback form |
Agricultural SeminarDr Jim Salinger, Professor Caroline Saunders and Rod Oram came to Kaiapoi recently to talk about Maintaining Farm Productivity and Profits in an Uncertain Climate. |
Why Live Here?
New Zealanders enjoy the outdoors lifestyle and there is nowhere in New Zealand better than North Canterbury for this!
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Choosing a school is a big responsibility for all parents. In North Canterbury there are a variety of options available to you.
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There are a variety of homes available in North Canterbury, or you can buy a bare block of land and start from scratch. The choice really is yours!
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North Canterbury Region
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Parks and Recreation Operations Team Leader
Waimakariri District Council
- Local Council Parks and Recreation
- Full Time in Rangiora
The Waimakariri District Council is one of the fastest growing districts in the country. Based in Rangiora, approx 30 minutes north of Christchurch, this vibrant Council is responsible for providing local government services to its ...
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