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Canterbury identified as New Zealand's fastest growing region

1NewsWaikato TimesThe PostThe PressWednesday 29 October 2025 · 4 outlets · 3 reports · updated

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Canterbury's population grew by 1.1% in the year to June 2025, making it the country's fastest-growing region. This growth was largely driven by increases in Christchurch. Meanwhile, Hamilton has been identified as the fastest-growing city in New Zealand.

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First reported by 1News, Wed 29 Oct 2025, 12:39pm · 3 reports from 3 outlets over 50 minutes
  1. 1News1News

    The fastest growing region in New Zealand (opens in new tab)

  2. Waikato TimesWaikato Times

    Hamilton NZ’s fastest growing city (opens in new tab)

  3. The PostThe Post via The Press

    More Kiwis heading south as Canterbury keeps booming (opens in new tab)

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