retail park

The centre of a vibrant community

In the heart of Ravenswood is our dynamic and fast-growing town centre, Ravenswood Central.

Ravenswood Central features a cross section of leading local retailers, as well as family-owned cafes and restaurants, health care providers and other services. A growing number of local businesses have set up in our dedicated commercial precinct, providing a range of services – from fitness to professional services – as well as business and employment opportunities to our wider community.

Commercial property expert Infinity Investment Group Holdings Limited is also planning a major expansion of our town centre which will featuring shops, offices and business premises in one of the largest new commercial centres for the District. Putting so many more opportunities for work, entertainment, shopping and dining in the centre of our community, Ravenswood Central will add more amenity, more convenience and more value to our thriving township.

Harvey Norman, BP Connect service station, McDonald’s, New World, Gull, Unichem and Liquorland are just some of the recognised national brands that have committed to being part of the new development. With more to come.

Looking for a space to lease?

Retail leasing opportunities are available now and a copy of the Leasing Information Memorandum is available on request.
Building 1 construction was completed in September 2023 and is fully occupied.
Building 2 (next to New World) construction is underway and due to open Christmas 2025.
Building 3 to begin construction mid 2026.

why ravenswood central?

The primary catchment area for Ravenswood Central has over 9,900 residents and this is growing strongly. This growth is reflected by residential building consent statistics with on average 100 new houses being built in the primary catchment area each year.

In addition, there is significant potential business that Ravenswood Central can attract from passing traffic on State Highway 1 which, in conjunction with Rangiora, Pegasus, Woodend and Kaiapoi, effectively extends to a large secondary catchment of 69,000+ people.

Service oriented business at Ravenswood Central which may, for example, include childcare, medical centre, gymnasium, will help to bring another captive market of regular customers and this will further support retail activity in the new centre.

the future

Below is a sneak peak of how our major expansion of the town centre might look.

Featuring shops, offices and business premises in one of the largest new commercial centres for the District. Putting so many more opportunities for work, entertainment, shopping and dining in the centre of our community, Ravenswood Central will add more amenity, more convenience and more value to our thriving township.

Waimakariri District is one of NZ's fastest growing districts

retail demand and growth

There is a limited existing retail development in the Ravenswood Central primary catchment area which only has local shops in Woodend and Pegasus, with residents currently travelling to access services in other centres.

The primary catchment area can at present support in excess of 15,000m² of retail space and this is projected to increase to 26,000m² by 2028. Ravenswood Central will be the only place providing comprehensive facilities in this primary catchment area and is well place to meet this significant void in retail supply.

Expected Retail Spending for the Ravenswood Primary Catchment Area

Waimakariri District’s estimated resident population in 2023 is 69,000. The population is projected to increase to 74,400 people by 2033.

FURTHER INFORMATION

Economic and Business Profile for Woodend & Pegasus and the Wider Waimakariri District (pdf)

Overview of business demographics and data for the Waimakariri District