Selwyn Business Survey results, and Infometrics reports
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The Selwyn Business Survey is a biannual pulse check of Selwyn Businesses undertaken in February and August. It provides a barometer measure of how businesses are doing in Selwyn, and their outlook for the next six months.

The survey covers topics such as employment and investment trends, recent business conditions, what the future holds and emerging business opportunities.

View the results of the August 2025 Business Survey:

Read our article here:

Aerial view of Selwyn

Latest Infometrics and Census Data

August 2025

Waikirikiri Selwyn continues to be one of the strongest economies in the country and is proving increasingly popular with new businesses.

New Infometrics data is out and shows GDP grew 1.5% in the year to June 2025, compared with 0.1% growth across Canterbury and a national decline of -0.8%. Business numbers rose 3.1%, backed by a 14.7% increase in commercial vehicle registrations.

Employment in the district grew 3.4% while falling nationally (-1.5%) and across Canterbury (-0.4%). Unemployment rose slightly to 3.1% but remains well below the New Zealand average (5.0%). Consumer spending also increased 0.9%, against a national decline of -1.7%, while residential consents jumped 15.5%, highlighting Selwyn’s continued growth and resilience.

To read more about the latest Infometrics and Census findings please click below.


Previous Business Survey Results

February 2025

View the results of the February Business Survey:

August 2024

View the results of the August Business Survey:

February 2024

View the results of the February Business Survey:

August 2023

View the results of the August Business Survey:

February 2023

View the results of the February Business Survey:

August 2022

View the August results of the Business Survey:

February 2022

View the Business Survey Report [PDF, 7859 KB] or the Summary Report [PDF, 42 KB].

August 2021

View the Selwyn Business opinion survey [PDF, 966 KB]

Economic Profile

The information at the linked buttons below, provided by economic analyst firm Infometrics, gives an in-depth description of the our district’s economic structure and performance, and a profile of our community based on census data for Selwyn. The economic profile site offers the ability to drill down into various towns and areas within our district. You can also compare our district’s data against the whole of the country and other regions.

Relevant documents include the Greater Christchurch Urban Development Strategy and the Community Development/Economic Development:Activity Management Plan - 2012/2022 [PDF, 84 KB].

The district's economic base is centred on our natural advantages of land and water. The Food and Beverage sector (agriculture) contributes nearly 30% to our annual GDP and creates almost one third of the jobs. The Visitor sector is growing, with six ski-fields, nationally significant gardens and wetlands, unique bouldering and adventure biking, and award-winning aromatic wines.

The Selwyn District Council has a business friendly approach and welcomes new businesses investing in the District.