Welcome to North Canterbury
North Canterbury includes both the Waimakariri and Hurunui Districts with a total population of around 70,000 people. The opportunity to choose a semi-rural lifestyle is leading to rapid residential growth, particularly around Rangiora, Kaiapoi, Pegasus, Oxford, Ohoka, Swannanoa and Woodend, and this has resulted in an increase in business services available and the opportunity to escape the city for varied, relaxed shopping and visitor experiences.