Oxford, New Zealand
Oxford
Tawera (Māori) | |
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The main street (Inland Scenic Route) of Oxford | |
Interactive map of Oxford | |
| Coordinates: 43°18′46″S 172°11′26″E / 43.31278°S 172.19056°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Canterbury |
| Territorial authority | Waimakariri District |
| Ward | Oxford-Ohoka Ward |
| Community | Oxford-Ohoka Community |
| Electorates |
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| Government | |
| • Territorial Authority | Waimakariri District Council |
| • Regional council | Environment Canterbury |
| • Mayor of Waimakariri | Dan Gordon |
| • Waimakariri MP | Matt Doocey |
| • Te Tai Tonga MP | Tākuta Ferris |
| Area | |
• Total | 11.82 km2 (4.56 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 235 m (771 ft) |
| Population (June 2025) | |
• Total | 2,250 |
| • Density | 190/km2 (493/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+12 (NZST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+13 (NZDT) |
| Postcode(s) | 7430 |
| Area code | 03 |
| Website | www |
Oxford (Māori: Tawera) is a small town serving the farming community of North Canterbury, New Zealand. It is part of the Waimakariri District and is a linear town, approximately 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) long. Oxford has won awards for the most beautiful village and the most beautiful toilet.