Oxford, New Zealand

Oxford
Tawera (Māori)
The main street (Inland Scenic Route) of Oxford
Coordinates: 43°18′46″S 172°11′26″E / 43.31278°S 172.19056°E / -43.31278; 172.19056
CountryNew Zealand
RegionCanterbury
Territorial authorityWaimakariri District
WardOxford-Ohoka Ward
CommunityOxford-Ohoka Community
Electorates
Government
  Territorial AuthorityWaimakariri District Council
  Regional councilEnvironment Canterbury
  Mayor of WaimakaririDan Gordon
  Waimakariri MPMatt Doocey
  Te Tai Tonga MPTākuta Ferris
Area
  Total
11.82 km2 (4.56 sq mi)
Elevation
235 m (771 ft)
Population
 (June 2024)
  Total
2,240
  Density190/km2 (490/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+12 (NZST)
  Summer (DST)UTC+13 (NZDT)
Postcode(s)
7430
Area code03
Websitewww.oxfordnewzealand.co.nz

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.