Abode is a well-curated homewares and gift store, where each item gracing the shelves has gone through a careful selection process.

This family business has operated for 164 years and is well known for being the place to go for the best brands and labels.

Barberra is a perfect spot to discover over the darkening autumn evenings.

Working as an entrepreneur or a freelancer can be a lonely business, and BizDojo is here to change that.

Bunch Floral is more than just a flower supplier, it's an evolving botanical performance set against a striking tangerine backdrop.

Whether you’re after a quick grab-and-go lunch, an informal meeting spot, or an afternoon pick-me-up, City Social does it all.

The only flotation therapy centre in Christchurch, Cloud9 Float Club offers a truly unique experience to its growing clientele.

Head to Cookai for a sushi train, top seafood and fresh Japanese food at The Crossing.

If bars could be left or right handed, Dux Central would be ambidextrous. There’s nothing this place can’t be.

Not only homely in appearance, Dux Dine is one of those rare gems where anyone and everyone has a place at the table.

Earl is the new local for inner city residents and workers, bringing a breath of European bistro culture to central Christchurch.

A store devoted to celebrating beautiful made-to-last daily wares from New Zealand makers.

This is the perfect spot to find a gift for that hard-to-buy-for aunty, or to happen upon special something for your favourite newlyweds.

Grassroots Yoga & Health is the place where you can come back to yourself and take a breather from the stresses of everyday life.

Green Dinner Table is a plant-based meal delivery service run out of a Lyttelton kitchen.

The philosophy at Groovy Glasses is simple: No Boring Specs Allowed.

A modern design store fitted out in light woods, polished concrete floors and a neutral-hued palette, HAPA is breezy and tranquil.

HAPA, already famous for its Tannery store, is a one stop gift shop now open in the central city.

A must-visit spot brimming with good things made by good people.

If you thought all food trucks served greasy treats, think again. That’s what Herba Gourmet have done: rethought street food to bring fresh, healthy, fine food to diners on-the-go.

Hikari Sushi & Japanese Cuisine is a slice of Japan in the centre of Christchurch. This is a restaurant that prides itself on quality and strives to serve the best sushi in New Zealand.

Indigo & Provisions is a specialised fashion store inspired by traditional work-wear, heritage styles and high quality.

From time to time, it’s what something isn’t that makes it so special. That’s definitely the case with Christchurch honey business, J Friend & Co.

Junk & Disorderly is a destination in itself. A truly unique shop where the old meets the new, stepping into this kingdom of treasures is like taking a kid to a candy store.

Level One Craft Beer & Coffee Bar is a true gem waiting to be discovered. It's a social co-working space at heart, works as a café by day and bar by night.

The focus here is heavily on seafood in all its glory, the freshest produce available and local whenever possible. Ma Maison is a restaurant worth making a trip to Akaroa.

Floral creations from Mrs Bottomley’s flowers are natural and soulful, as if one had wandered through a magnificent garden and picked just the right elements for the perfect bunch.

Housed in an original grain store, there's treasures both old and new at Mumma T's.

Native boasts two menus (vegan and non-vegan), along with a cabinet stacked with all your favourites.

This collective of lifestyle businesses in North Canterbury has turned a 140-year-old school into a dream destination just north of Christchurch.

Pepa is a very special store brimming with a collection of the most beautiful and user-friendly stationery from around the world.

Situated on the second level of The George Hotel with an elevated view of Hagley Park framed by weeping willows, this elegant space is modern and striking.

There are a select few dumpling destinations serving up the full experience – and Pot Sticker Dumpling Bar is one of those topping the charts.

This is a place for craft, for making things. Rekindle is focused on creating opportunities for resourcefulness – making what we need from what we have around us.

Sawyer sits neat across the Avon River on Cambridge Terrace, specialising in Champagne and adventurous and cheeky cocktails.

The city's best independent bookshop, come here for the latest and greatest novels and non-fiction.

Shopology is a collaborative retail space, where talented artisans, makers and designers come together.

Located on the street level of The Terrace, this tavern is a refined day and night drinking and dining destination, worthy of any city’s main strip.

A much-loved heritage hub for all things creative and cultural, Christchurch’s Arts Centre is a real jewel in the city’s crown.

The Burger Joint has an ethos that is plain and simple – and pretty hard to miss, with it boldly printed across the entranceway: Real Food, Real Local.

There is something for everyone at The Court with shows ranging from comedy to musical, mystery to children’s theatre, improv to Māori and Pasifika plays.

The Flock is abundant with high quality giftware ranging from jewellery and fragrances to skincare, pottery and organic cotton clothing.

An intimate bar on New Regent Street, The Institution specialises in craft beer and killer cocktails.

Light, bright and inviting, The Quaint and the Curious is a vintage shop full of forgotten treasures from small shiny things like vintage jewellery and quirky gifts to...

Prepared to be wowed by the sophisticated one-stop-shop that is The Tannery.

Located in an ultra modern and purpose-built clinic, Total Body Concept has specialised staff and an enticing menu of treatments.

Nestled amongst the towering gum trees, manicured gardens and delightful river, the University Bookshop offers a vibrant shopping experience.

The only fashion company in the world to be recognised by the United Nations for sustainability, Untouched World is a true leader in the field of ethical lifestyle fashion.

Westend Stories is a green oasis for those looking to temporarily escape the confines of their workplace.

Whisky Galore's commitment to providing New Zealand’s most unique whisky experience is beyond compare.