Elevated offerings in Elmwood
Our city has pockets of wonderful everywhere you look. The growth and evolution of Ōtautahi have led the way toward satellite hubs manifesting in our suburbs, where one can grab a coffee, run a few essential errands and, of course, indulge in some retail therapy.
One such spot is the Elmwood shops on Normans Road, where you will find a few old favourites alongside new developments with leading local brands. Grab some of our city’s best fish and chips or a brew at the Elmwood Trading Company, or head down to visit the bookstore pooch, Mr Fitzgerald, at The Clocks Bookshop. While we’ve featured a few on these pages, there’s much more to experience at Elmwood!
The recent development of the site where the former Hands craft store was located was spearheaded by John and Lynette McFadden, Cameron Bailey and Chris Kennedy. This new precinct has helped elevate the offerings in Elmwood and now houses luxe linen brand M.M Linen – this is something the team are immensely proud to have facilitated. If you haven’t experienced all that Elmwood has to offer, now’s the time.
THE CLOCKS BOOKSHOP
An independent bookshop specialising in crime, cooking, and children’s books, with a terrific general fiction and non-fiction range too. There’s plenty for the young reader to browse, with more than 2,500 books. Foodies can choose from 100s of cooking titles, and for the crime and mystery enthusiast, there are the classics to the modern masters.
M.M LINEN
Spring has sprung at M.M Linen’s Christchurch store. Visit the beautiful boutique destination store in the heart of Elmwood at 5 Normans Road, within the beautifully renovated Hands building. View their extensive range of bedding, home & living, kitchen & bathroom, as well as gifts and accessories. Shop at your leisure in a calm, relaxed, and inspiring environment. Enjoy the convenience of very accessible car parking with 12 parks at the rear of the building as well as at the entrance. The helpful, friendly, and knowledgeable team are looking forward to helping you find just what you’re looking for. They are open Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm, and Saturdays 10am–4pm.
ONE CLINIC
With the motto of “becoming one with people and nature,” One Chinese Medical Clinic practices traditional acupuncture, Tuina (therapeutic massage), and herbal medicine. They believe that the body and mind are not separated and influence each other. Hence they focus on both of them when treating clients.
FRENCH BLUE
Owner Catherine Matthews’ penchant for the colour blue, the small boutiques of Paris, and the French sense of style inspired this destination store. French Blue is an emporium of contemporary New Zealand and European homeware ceramics, jewellery, artwork, and accessories. The café and courtyard offer a place to enjoy a coffee.
BRIARWOOD
Created out of a desire to bring the fashion of Europe to New Zealand in the 1990s, Briarwood is now an icon of the national fashion scene. It boasts creative collections of everything from bags to clothing and accessories. Business partners Ange and Jayne have guided the business to what it is today. The Christchurch branch found its place here in the Elmwood Village shops, with the local team feeling very at home there now. The spring/summer range has arrived in store, and Briarwood is bursting at the seams with so many beautiful prints and gorgeous vibrant colours that they are so well known for. Kirsty, Tracy, and Chrissy are looking forward to showing you the collections and helping you with your summer wardrobe.
THE ELMWOOD TRADING COMPANY
Having taken over the reins four years ago, publicans Marty and Naomi Fuller have made the Elmwood Trading Company, or ‘ETC’ for short, one of Christchurch’s most enjoyable and friendliest taverns. They serve up top grub and drinks with Canterbury hospitality to a loyal community of patrons and new faces alike. They’ve made such an impact, in fact, that The Elmwood Trading Company’s mantel is quickly being filled with awards, having won ‘best local’ at Lion Hospitality NZ Awards for Excellence two years in a row. They’ve also won awards for their gaming. It’s worth a visit for a pint, lemonade, one of their famous quiz nights, or a chat with Marty and Naomi.