Rolleston
Selwyn District's robust growth has attracted many businesses to Izone contributing to the region’s ongoing commercial success.
Rolleston is just 12 minutes’ drive from Christchurch’s closest suburb of Hornby. Due to its location on the Canterbury Plains residents enjoy spectacular rural views to the Southern Alps.
Township and Housing
At the 2013 census the town’s population was pegged at over 9,500, estimated to be 12,800 in 2015 (Statistics NZ) and is predicted to grow to 20,000 by 2026.
There are numerous existing and new housing options in Rolleston, and we anticipate more than 1000 new residential sections will be consented per year during the next few years.
Historically, homes in Rolleston have been more affordable than in Christchurch. However, prices are firming as a result of increased demand following the Canterbury earthquakes.
Beyond Rolleston's boundaries, Izone’s workforce is spoilt for choice with a wealth of rural lifestyle opportunities throughout the Selwyn District, all within a short commute to Christchurch.
Leisure & community
Rolleston has comprehensive community facilities and services which include an art gallery, library, community centre, regular festivals and weekly markets. The township’s shopping area has grown dramatically in size with construction of the Rolleston Square shopping centre, a new outlet of The Warehouse and two supermarkets.
Rolleston has a strong network of sporting clubs covering rugby, football, netball and tennis to name a few. A new primary school opened in 2011 and the new Selwyn Aquatic Centre, which features a 25m swimming pool, opened in 2013. A new secondary school, Rolleston College, is in the process of being established in the township and is proceeding towards an opening date of Term 1 2017.
About The Selwyn District
Covering 649,000ha at the centre of New Zealand's South Island, Selwyn extends 150km west from the edge of Christchurch City to the snow-capped crests of the Southern Alps and Arthur's Pass National Park. The district is bounded north and south by the mountain-fed Waimakariri and Rakaia rivers, both of which contribute significant supplies of water for the region’s irrigation needs.
Agriculture is Selwyn's main economic driver. Viewed from the air the flat Canterbury plains are a patchwork of sheep and dairy farms, as well as high value crops including specialist seeds and grain
Fertile alluvial soils combined with an abundance of pristine water further contribute to the region’s sound economic underpinnings. Selwyn’s vast underground water resource is the envy of the rest of New Zealand, delivering some of the purest potable water supplies in the world.
Selwyn is drier and sunnier than most parts of New Zealand. Summers have generally been getting hotter and drier and winters are becoming milder, with fewer frosts and less rain.