CHCH Central City Business Association

19/06/2026

We are really excited about the 'real' ice skating rink coming to central Christchurch, so get ready to hit the ice in the heart of Christchurch and save 15% OFF your Cathedral Square Ice Rink tickets!

Use code EARLYBIRD26 at checkout to unlock your discount. Discount finishes 26 June. Book here https://www.paradiceevents.co.nz/christchurch-ice-rink

Whether you're planning a family outing, a catch-up with friends, a date night, or looking for the perfect school holiday activity, now is the time to book and save.

📍 Cathedral Square, Christchurch
📅 Opening 27 June
💙 Book now and use code EARLYBIRD26 at checkout to save 15%.

Paradice EVENTS skates into Christchurch with a spectacular real ice rink, running from 27 June to 26 July. The pop-up ice rink transforms Cathedral Square into a seasonal skating destination for visitors of all ages.

18/06/2026

Ōtautahi Made is a curated market experience being held this Sunday at Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre, celebrating handmade, designed and local. They champion small businesses, connect the community, and create spaces where real makers can thrive, grow and be supported. .made

16/06/2026

We are proud to partner with Christchurch Attractions and The Salvation Army again this winter for their fourth annual collection supporting vulnerable people in our local community.
This year, brand-new winter pyjamas will be collected, with children’s, women’s and men’s sizes all gratefully accepted.

Donate a pair of pyjamas in exchange for a complimentary Christchurch Tramway ticket:
📆Wednesday 8 July
⏰11am - 2pm
📍Cathedral Square tram stop

Please join us in helping keep our community warm this winter by donating a pair of new pyjamas.

12/06/2026

Wondering what to do tomorrow - Fire & Spice at Riverside Market kicks off at 12pm Saturday, 13 June. Check out the event schedule in the link... Come down and Shay Horay!

Bigger, hotter, and spicier than ever!

03/06/2026

Christchurch is set to turn up the heat this winter as Fire & Spice returns to Riverside Market, bigger, hotter and spicier than ever before.

From 12pm to 8pm, Riverside will transform into a high-energy festival of flame, flavour and live entertainment, delivering one of the city’s most exciting winter events.
From 12pm to 8pm Riverside will transform into a high-energy festival of flame, flavour and live entertainment, delivering one of the city’s most exciting winter events.

27/05/2026

Meet Jay & Mini, the owners of newly refurbished Cafe Nineteen, located at 100 Victoria Street. Great coffee, a delicious menu, and a must-visit. nz

21/05/2026

We love it when suburban businesses want a central location, and BoConcept is no exception. Design Consultants - Charlotte, Rosina and Janine (left to right ) in their wonderful new showroom, which is now open at 47 Manchester Street, and WOW, it is very cool. And easy parking right out the front!

20/05/2026

HEADS UP: Our Gorgeous Stage Door Dance & Streetwear store, which was located on New Regent Street, has moved to 810 Colombo Street

20/05/2026

Off the back of last year's event success, Outsiders are running their Mid City Roll again. Mid-Day at Hack Circle (corner High & Cashel) Saturday 23rd May. Come on down and bring the family.

19/05/2026

Meet Louise & Cherry from Wilson & Dorset. The business story is one of sheepskin reimagined, with their first range appearing in 2004. The business quietly grew a cult following, and in 2016, they opened their first permanent retail store in Central Wānaka, and in 2017, they started shipping worldwide. Now you can check
them out upstairs at The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora