Women with pushchair walking in front of Tennyson High Street Businesses in Rolleston

One of Aotearoa’s fastest growing economies

Selwyn’s economy has continued to significantly outperform national and regional averages over the 2022/23 year. Recording a strong economic growth of 3.5% over the year to September 2023, it was well ahead of the national average of 1.7% and the Canterbury region’s growth rate of 2.4%.

Driven by strong population growth and a diverse economy, Selwyn reflects robust consumer confidence, evident in a significant 12.4% increase in consumer spending over the same period.

The tourism sector in Selwyn also experienced rapid growth, with expenditure up by 19.5% and an annual spend of $141 million in the year to September 2023.