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Oxford and the wider Economic and Business Overview 2015

Introduction Quick Facts about Growth & Economy: The Waimakariri District extends from  Urban and rural Oxford is home to about 3,860 in the east to the Puketeraki residents; population expected to grow to around Range in the west, and is bounded by the 4,220 by 2031 in the south and the  Currently largely utilised for day-to-day goods and in the north. The District services by local community has an area of 225,000 hectares and is  93 consents for new residential dwellings between home to 54,000 residents (in 2014). The 2012 and 2014 and another 10 in 2015 to March  Opportunities to intensify the current business 1 vast majority of the District’s population zoned land and to establish in the 3.5ha of lives in the eastern part. undeveloped business 2 zoned land  Business numbers in area increased by 16% over the Oxford town forms one of Waimakariri last decade; number of employees increased by 57% District’s urban areas; at an estimated over same period population of 2,070 in 2014 the town’s  Agriculture is the largest sector and employer with population is expected to grow over the 305 business units in 2014 and taking a 28% share of all employment in the area coming years. Including the rural area  Second largest employer is the health and social surrounding Oxford – the , services sector the population of the wider area stands at  There has been a sharp increase in the number of approximately 3,860 (in 2014). employees working in the construction sector, with numbers more than quadrupling in recent years With historic and projected growth, a base following the effects and rebuild efforts triggered by of existing businesses, a scenic location the earthquakes relatively close to , availability  Oxford has a higher self-sufficiency ratio than the wider District with the majority of Oxford’s labour of business land and a proven visitor force working within the District, particularly in appeal, Oxford presents opportunities for Oxford town investors, developers and new businesses.

This paper provides an overview of Oxford’s and the wider Waimakariri District’s economic and business environment based on available statistical and other survey information. This includes a discussion of the role of Oxford town centre, the area’s growing customer base, Oxford’s and the wider District’s economy and employment situation, perceptions of Oxford as a place to do business and the District’s resident profile as customers of Oxford. Lastly, this paper touches on opportunities for Oxford, as well as provides a list key contacts and resources available that inform business development and investment.

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1. The Role of Oxford Town Centre Oxford town centre is used as a local service centre for some day-to-day goods and services by the local community. While most residents of the Oxford Eyre Ward typically visit town centre for goods and services, Oxford’s offerings are utilised for items and services such as groceries, chemist supplies, fuel, restaurant and café dining, medical services, vet and motor vehicle services. Oxford has also developed into a visitor destination and markets itself as the “best little town in ”. Renowned for its boutique shops, cafes, walks, gardens and friendly country atmosphere, Oxford attracts many tourists, particularly in the weekends.

Currently zoned for Business 1 activity in Oxford town centre are around 4.4 hectares of land on the north and south side of which runs directly through the centre of the town. Another 11.6 hectares are zoned for Business 2 activity southeast of the town centre. The map below depicts the locations of land currently zoned for business activity in Oxford.

2 ECD-04 / 150312039775 HD Oxford and the wider Waimakariri District Economic and Business Overview 2015 Map of Oxford Business Land

The Waimakariri District Plan explains that Business 1 Zones are intended to be the dominant location of, and to be dominated by business, administrative, and cultural activities so as to:

 help ensure an effective and efficient business sector by concentrating activity;  maintain and enhance the centres’ roles as the dominant community focal points;  retain nominated areas as more appropriate to pedestrian-related activity; and  retain business activity that can support public services, facilities and amenities that will provide for the needs of workers, residents and visitors, in a quality, safe environment.

Business 2 zones on the other hand typically provide for commercial and industrial activity and low density of development.

2. A Growing Oxford Customer Base The number of residents in the wider Oxford area (urban and rural) is expected to grow. predict that the population in Oxford area will grow to approximately 4,220 by 2031, the latter being a significant 94% higher than the 2013 Census population. The following graph depicts Oxford area’s population over previous Censuses and projected population to 2031 as per Statistic New Zealand.

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The Council’s building consent records show that between 2012 and 2014, 93 consents for new residential dwellings had been issued for Oxford town (urban) as new subdivisions are emerging. Another 10 were issued for Oxford town (urban) in 2015 to the end of March.

The following graph shows the number of residential building consents issued for the District’s towns over the last 3 years. Consents for new dwellings for the Oxford rural area are partially reflected in ‘rural’ below.

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4 ECD-04 / 150312039775 HD Oxford and the wider Waimakariri District Economic and Business Overview 2015 Population growth in the wider Waimakariri District will also have an impact on Oxford’s businesses and local economy.

There are significant numbers of potential lots within areas already zoned for residential development across the eastern part of the Waimakariri District, which could be available for development during the next ten year period. The Land Use Recovery Plan, gazetted by the Minister for Earthquake Recovery in December 2013 and developed in between strategic partners including local Councils, NZTA, CERA and others, identified priority areas for growth over the next 10 to 15 years. The following map shows the District’s current and greenfield priority residential and business development areas surrounding main towns. In addition of these are rural residential areas.

Waimakariri District Greenfield Priority Areas under the LURP

Land Use Recovery Plan 2013, Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority

The estimated population of the District is expected to increase from 50,000 at the 2013 Census to about 76,000 people by 2031, representing a rise in population of about 52%.

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This solid growth is evident in the District’s building activity, particularly post the Canterbury earthquakes of 2010 and 2011. The Waimakariri District Council has processed and approved a significant number of residential building consents since 2011, topping 1,000 per annum in 2012, 2013 and 2014. Historically the Council has averaged processing 400 to 500 building consents per year.

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The Waimakariri District Council had approved higher numbers of residential building consents in the 2011/12 and 2012/13 financial years than any other District Council in New Zealand. In the 2013/14 year, the Council slotted into second place after Council.

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Waimakariri District Council Development Activity Scorecard for 2013-14

3. Oxford’s and Waimakariri District’s Economy The number of businesses in the Oxford area has grown over the past decade – up 16% to 615 in 2014. The number of employees has grown substantially over the same period – up 57% to 960 in 2014.

Oxford Business Units & Employee Count since 2005

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The vast majority of businesses employ no staff – 470 of the total 615 businesses in 2014 (76%). Just over 100 businesses employ only one to five staff members and only two businesses employ more than 50 staff.

7 ECD-04 / 150312039775 HD Oxford and the wider Waimakariri District Economic and Business Overview 2015 By far, the largest sector in the Oxford rural and by the number of business units is the agriculture, forestry, fishing and mining sector. However the number of businesses in this sector has dropped since 2004, to 305, down from 334.

The second largest sector by business units in the Oxford area is the finance, professional services and property sector, with 119 business units in 2014, almost doubling from 67 in 2004. This is in part likely due to the rising number of home-based professional consultancy and other service businesses being run by individuals, which play an important part in creating the District’s wealth.

The construction sector has seen solid growth over the last decade, doubling since 2004 to 76 units in 2014. The spread and increase of Oxford’s business units by sector and year is shown in the following graph.

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Construction was the largest industry in the Waimakariri District as a whole in 2014, measured as contribution to the District’s GDP, followed by agriculture, forestry and fishing. About 2,500 people worked in the construction sector in the District in 2014.

Commercial and public sector investment in the District has been significant over recent years. The annual total value for non-residential building consents in 2013 and 2014 rose dramatically compared to previous years, reaching a ten year peak of $89 million in the year to June 2014. This compares to a ten year average of $39 million per annum.

Retail trade in the Waimakariri District increased by 14% over 2013/14, compared to 3% nationally.

The BERL (Business and Economic Research Ltd) Regional Rankings 2013 identified Waimakariri as the second Local Authority in the country in terms of economic performance. BERL’s survey ranks New Zealand’s 66 local authorities on economic activity, including population, employment, GDP, business units, and the Relative Openness Index, which measures each region’s economy toward export sectors.

8 ECD-04 / 150312039775 HD Oxford and the wider Waimakariri District Economic and Business Overview 2015 Waimakariri’s GDP continues to grow at an accelerated rate (up 4.5% in the year to December 2014 compared to New Zealand’s rate, up 3.2%). Overall, the District’s GDP has grown strongly over the past decade, with annual growth peaking in the year to September 2012 at 12%. While the Canterbury region and New Zealand have at times seen reductions in GDP (negative percentage growth) since 2006, Waimakariri District’s GDP has generally grown at rates above the region and country continuously. For the year to December 2014, GDP in the District was $1,497 million (2010 prices). The following provides a picture of GDP growth in the District, Canterbury Region over the previous decade.

Infometrics Quarterly Economic Monitor for Waimakariri District, December 2014

Waimakariri’s property market growth has been significant in recent years, partly as a result of the housing shortage in Christchurch. Immediately following the Canterbury earthquakes, house sales lifted by 44% over 2011, compared to a 5% decrease across Canterbury and a 9% rise across New Zealand as a whole, and by 52% in the year to June 2012. More recently, the year to December 2014 still showed strong growth (up 12%) in the District’s house sales while numbers for Canterbury and New Zealand as a whole decreased. The following depicts the trend in house sales in Waimakariri, noting in particular the strong growth since the Canterbury earthquakes.

Infometrics Quarterly Economic Monitor for Waimakariri District, December 2014

Growth in house prices in the District peaked in the year to September 2012. The median house price in Waimakariri in the year to December 2014 was $411,000, slightly higher than in Canterbury ($410,115) and lower than in New Zealand as a whole ($476,350).

The Waimakariri District has seen solid growth in the number of businesses and employees over the last decade. At 6,121 business units in 2014, Waimakariri’s businesses have climbed by 47% since 2000, compared to a 28% increase in business units at a national level. The number of employees in the District has grown by 74% over the same period to 12,980 in 2014, while the employee count nationwide has increased by 25%.

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Business Demography Statistics, Statistics New Zealand

4. Employment in Oxford Most employees working for a business based in the Oxford rural and urban area work in the agricultural sector as shown in the following graph. This sector employed 278 people in 2014, an increase of 43 people since 2004. Following the agriculture sector is the health and social services sector, with employment counts at 160 in 2014. Employment in the construction sector has seen rapid growth over the last few years following the effects and rebuild efforts triggered by the earthquakes. The sector now employs 126 people in the Oxford area, compared to only 27 five years earlier.

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10 ECD-04 / 150312039775 HD Oxford and the wider Waimakariri District Economic and Business Overview 2015 Waimakariri District suffers from ‘employment leakage’ with many leaving the District for work every day. Close to 11,000 residents work in Christchurch and another 3,700 in ‘other’ locations (outside of Waimakariri District). Council surveys reveal that around three quarters of those District residents who work in Christchurch would prefer to work locally, if suitable work was available for them.

In contrast, the majority of Oxford ward residents work within the District, predominantly in Oxford town. Of the 867 people making up the Oxford ward’s resident labour force in 2013 (last Census), 483 work within the District (56%). Of this, 360 work in Oxford town. Oxford’s already loyal labour force coupled with the above survey results means Oxford offers a sound potential local labour pool for businesses locating to the area.

Just over one quarter (27%) of Oxford ward’s labour force works in Christchurch. This is significantly lower than the 41% of all Waimakariri District’s labour force commuting to Christchurch to work. Oxford has a considerably higher self-sufficiency ratio than the wider District. The place of employment spread of Oxford ward’s and the wider Waimakariri District’s labour force is shown in the following graph.

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Source: Statistics of Population and Dwellings 2013

It is important to acknowledge that given the Waimakariri District’s proximity to Christchurch, many professionals choose to live in the District for lifestyle reasons, while continuing to work in the city, particularly following the effects of the 2010/11 Canterbury earthquakes and the population influx into the Waimakariri District. However, the increasing population is also likely to generate increasing demand for goods and services that can be supplied locally, thus providing opportunities for businesses to establish in the District and provide local employment.

District-wide, the labour market has strengthened in response to the recovery in economic activity. At 2.6% in the December 2014 quarter, the Waimakariri unemployment rate was significantly lower than the national rate at 5.7% or the Canterbury regional rate at 3.2%. Approximately 13,000 people

11 ECD-04 / 150312039775 HD Oxford and the wider Waimakariri District Economic and Business Overview 2015 are employed in the Waimakariri District. Historically, the wholesale and retail sector was the largest employer in the District. However in 2014, it was the construction sector employing the greatest number of people at 2,490, accounting for 19% of total District employment.

Overall, employment projections for the Waimakariri District predict a significant increase in total employment counts by 2031 – in the order of 53% to 78% depending on employment ‘retention’ scenarios between 2011 and 2031. All things being equal in current employment retention levels, estimated population and household growth numbers are predicted to mean significant growth for most sectors. Employment counts will grow even higher if an increased level of employment retention in the District is achieved.

At the same time, the local labour force, that is people living in the Waimakariri District who work (as opposed to the number of people working in the District) is predicted to increase to almost 34,000 by 2031, a 42% increase from the 2006 Census base.

5. Oxford as a place to do business In 2010, the Waimakariri District Council conducted a Business Survey, which saw questionnaires directed to all businesses that have a physical address in the Waimakariri District. All businesses located in Oxford Business Zone 1 were invited to participate. Questions focused on how businesses perceive Oxford as a place to do business, what the outlook for their business or business branch is, what they thought of businesses in Oxford and the District generally, and how they perceive Enterprise North Canterbury as well as Council’s Oxford town centre services. Fifteen questionnaires were returned, with most respondents representing the retail and/or wholesale sector.

The most common reasons given by respondent businesses for why they located their business in Oxford were that there was a perceived demand for the goods / services or that the business already had a presence in Oxford when it was purchased. It was thought Oxford is well positioned for the business’ needs and that potential in the wider area for growth exists. The town’s location along Inland Scenic Route 72 is also noted as well as its attractiveness, friendliness and proximity to Christchurch, particularly for visitors.

There is immense support for more and a better range of businesses in Oxford - for bakeries, cafes, clothing retailers, grocery shop, bars, banks, florists and hardware stores. Almost all respondents agree it is important that the range of businesses based in Oxford increases.

6. Waimakariri Resident Profile

Waimakariri District’s estimated resident population as at June 2014 is 54,400, an increase of 4,400 from the 2013 Census. This is among the highest ever annual proportional gain, reflecting the major increase in house building in 2013. This now makes the District the third largest District in the (by population) Territorial Authority after Christchurch and , and the second fastest growing Territorial Authority in New Zealand after Selwyn District.

Like the rest of the country, Waimakariri District has an ageing population, however it is particularly overrepresented in those aged over 40, compared to New Zealand as a whole, and

12 ECD-04 / 150312039775 HD Oxford and the wider Waimakariri District Economic and Business Overview 2015 underrepresented in people in their 20s and 30s. Children aged 5 to 14 are slightly overrepresented compared to New Zealand as a whole, also reflected in growing local school rolls.

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Most residents are married (54%) and are either living as a couple (46%) or in a two parents with dependent children household (35%).

Half of all residents aged 15 and over are in full-time employment and another 16% are in part-time employment (at 2013 Census). Seventy-six per cent work for wages / salaries, 13% are self-employed and another 8% are employers themselves.

Home-ownership is high in Waimakariri. In 2013, 63% of homes were directly owned rather than through a Family Trust (compared with 52% in Canterbury).

Waimakariri District households have relatively high disposable incomes, with those earning more than $70,000 per annum overrepresented compared to Canterbury and New Zealand as a whole, as shown in the following graph. The median income for Waimakariri District households in 2013 was $68,800, compared to $65,000 in Canterbury and $63,800 in New Zealand as a whole. The median household income increased substantially since 2006, when it was $50,900 as households with incomes of over $70,000 and over $100,000 increased dramatically.

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2013 Census of Population and Dwellings, Statistics New Zealand

7. Opportunities for Oxford Oxford’s proximity to Christchurch including to Christchurch International Airport, and the area’s accessibility via Inland Scenic Route 72 makes it a good location for business development servicing both the local community as well as the Christchurch and Canterbury market. Forty-five kilometres to north Christchurch and a 40 minute drive to Christchurch International Airport along Route 72 means Oxford is highly accessible, including to tourists seeking to explore the backcountry and village feel of Canterbury.

The town’s population swells in the weekends, as many Cantabrians and other visitors come to enjoy the area’s many bush walks and tramps, or stop to take in Oxford’s renowned boutique shops, cafes, gardens and friendly country atmosphere. A visit to town brings the opportunity for a leisurely browse through shops that have a diverse range of goods, some reflecting the artistic creativity that is prevalent in Oxford and the surrounding area. The Oxford Art Gallery, an initiative of the Oxford Arts Trust formed in 2007, draws many visitors and provides opportunities for people to display, explore, discover and enjoy local and national creativity.

Seagars at Oxford, located in the heart of Oxford town, is an award winning boutique cook school, café, store and B&B run by Jo Seagar and her husband. The Seagars’ chose Oxford because they liked the pioneering and quirky nature of the town, coupled with its infrastructure – water, sewerage, doctors, chemists, shops, schools, supermarket, banking. With Oxford’s popularity ever growing, both as a place to live and to visit, business and investment opportunities are prevalent in the town as well as the surrounding Oxford rural area.

Recognising the Oxford area’s role in being a growing urban area destination in the Waimakariri District, the Council developed an Oxford Town Centre Strategy, which was adopted by Council in August 2014. The Strategy’s vision for Oxford town centre is “The Oxford town centre is vibrant, inviting, accessible and safe, with attractive buildings and spaces that reflect the unique character of Oxford, and facilities and open spaces that are well integrated into the heart of the town and strengthen the community.” To achieve this vision, the Strategy focuses on three key themes. Through business and the built environment, the Council seeks to protect the character of the town centre by developing design guidance, provide for growth and increase business stock. Through access to and within the town centre, the Council seeks to enhance the Main Street environment,

14 ECD-04 / 150312039775 HD Oxford and the wider Waimakariri District Economic and Business Overview 2015 provide parking opportunities and maintain a safe and effective transport network. Through facilities and open spaces, the Council will develop Pearson Park, link Main Street through a continuous frontage and provide community facilities.

The Oxford town centre is rich in community facilities and open spaces, including the expansive Pearson Park, Council Library and Service Centre complex, swimming pool, Oxford Town Hall, Oxford Art Gallery, Museum and old jail. These spaces and places are greatly valued by the local community, as is the town’s character and quality reflected in the built environment. The Council has invested and is continuing to invest heavily into the Oxford town centre. The Oxford Town Hall was closed during 2014 for earthquake strengthening and demolition/rebuild of the A&P Room and kitchen/storeroom area. The upgraded facility was officially reopened by Prime Minister on Thursday 19 February 2015. Strengthening and upgrading of the Oxford Service Centre will also commence in 2015/16.

A concept plan for Pearson Park has been developed, which considers the park’s key features including paths, vehicle entry and parking, seating, rubbish bins, lighting and signs, layout of sports fields, play equipment and other park facilities, any buildings on the parks, and trees and gardens. Roading improvements, such as a new pedestrian crossing to be installed in the centre, are also taking place.

At the same time, public investment in the town is evident in the repair and strengthening of existing commercial buildings as well as the establishment of new businesses, such as a new motel on the Main Street and the popular café ‘Under the Oaks’.

There are opportunities to intensify areas within the existing 4.4 hectares of land currently zoned for business 1 activity in the Oxford town centre, as well as for establishing within the approximately 3.5 hectares of undeveloped business 2 zoned land, just east of the Main Street along Oxford’s High Street. With the abundant agricultural activity thriving in the rural Oxford area, Oxford’s ‘hinterland’ offers significant business and lifestyle opportunities for the primary sector.

With a growing population in Oxford town and rural Oxford and the demand for new businesses and services located in the area, coupled with the availability of and opportunities within readily zoned business land, opportunities to expand the already significant agricultural sector, the town’s popularity as a visitor destination, committed public investment into the local area and the willing and loyal local labour pool, the Oxford area provides sound commercial opportunities for businesses, developers and investors to establish.

15 ECD-04 / 150312039775 HD Oxford and the wider Waimakariri District Economic and Business Overview 2015 Key Waimakariri District Council / Enterprise North Canterbury Contacts: For town centre / economic development enquiries: Trevor Ellis, Senior Planner – Policy, [email protected] Heike Downie, Senior Policy Analyst, [email protected] For Business Development Advice and Support: Enterprise North Canterbury, [email protected] Tom McBrearty, Economic Development Manager, [email protected] (for information and advice about setting up a business) For Council property enquiries: Gary Saunders, Property Manager, [email protected] Useful Resources: Council District Development Webpage: http://www.waimakariri.govt.nz/your_council/district- development.aspx Council Local Economic Development Webpage: http://www.waimakariri.govt.nz/your_council/district-development/economic- development.aspx Enterprise North Canterbury Business Webpage: http://www.northcanterbury.co.nz/business/

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