CHCH Central City Business Association

02/09/2026

How cool is this? We are so looking forward to the restoration of this Art Deco building, along with the old Blue Jean Cuisine Building further down this laneway!

Builders have moved into the former State Insurance building at 116 Worcester St.

30/08/2026

We love it when our businesses do well, so it is great to see Scorpio Books expanding. They have come a long way since their container store in Cashel Mall Re:START and you may also remember they were one of the very first businesses to open in Five Lanes at the BNZ Centre, and the only way to enter was through this empty store.

26/08/2026

Fire & Feast is set to return to Cathedral Square on 12 and 13 September, and will be cooking up a storm of fire and food. This year's event is based in Cathedral Square, featuring twenty-two awesome chefs, and they will be delivering something unforgettable: https://www.fireandfeast.nz

25/08/2026

We do have some very creative and talented people in our city. Check out this LEGO replica of the Old Government Building in Cathedral Square created by Centuri Chan. Located inside the foyer of O.G.B well worth checking out!

20/08/2026

Our gorgeous city - day & night

19/08/2026

We are loving the sound of the Downtown project and looking forward to seeing the return of the high fashion stores that once graced our city centre.

High-end fashion retailers and hospitality operators are being signed up for the central Christchurch development.

19/08/2026

Last year it was Banksy; now experience Michelangelo's greatest masterpieces like never before this summer in Christchurch! Early Bird tickets available now!
Making its South Island debut, Michelangelo: A Different View arrives at Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre this December, offering visitors a breathtaking new perspective on one of history's greatest artistic achievements. This internationally acclaimed exhibition showcases Michelangelo's magnificent Sistine Chapel frescoes at near-original scale and at eye level, allowing audiences to explore every detail of these world-famous works up close — including the iconic Creation of Man. Tickets here: https://www.tepae.co.nz/michelangelo

28/07/2026

You never know what you may find when walking around this city... one thing is for certain, there is always something new on the horizon!

27/07/2026

This is a must-visit: Tails From The Coasts: Nature Stories of Singapore, a new exhibition opening today at the Canterbury Museum Pop-Up on Gloucester Street in the CoCA - Centre of Contemporary Art. The exhibition offers an insight into Singapore’s diverse and intriguing wildlife through a priceless collection of historic watercolours and this wonderful immersive experience.

24/07/2026

European Mid-Winter Christmas - A huge lineup of entertainment over two days at Riverside Market this weekend. Come in and bring the family for some Mid-Winter celebrations.