Migrants Guide to Christchurch

 

Shopping

  • Supermarkets selling food and other household items are found in all shopping malls. The main supermarkets in Christchurch are Pak N Save, Countdown, Woolworths, Fresh Choice, Supervalue and New World. Specialty grocery stores are found in Yellow Pages icon:
    • Supermarkets and Grocers
    • Asian Foods
  • Malls are covered shopping areas that contain a variety of shops. The largest malls are South City, The Palms, Riccarton, Eastgate and Northlands.
  • The Central City has a wide range of shops, including department stores.
  • Goods can also be purchased second-hand. Find in Yellow Pages icon secondhand dealers.
  • You can find fresh vegetables, second-hand goods and crafts at the local markets; Riccarton Market (Riccarton Racecourse, Sundays 9am - 2pm) is the largest.

Other useful links

Christchurch City Council, PO Box 237, Christchurch Mail Centre, Christchurch 8140, New Zealand
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