# Absolution, Christchurch Central City Absolution is a business at The Arts Centre, 28 Worcester Boulevard, Central City, Christchurch. [Call 03 381 7539]() · [Directions]() · [Website]() · [Google Maps]() **Listed.** The council’s 2024 directory lists it, and a live NZBN entry says it still trades. The picture the page leads with, from its own website: [business image](). ## About, in one paragraph It opens six or more days a week. Getting there, the nearest bus stop (Hereford St near Montreal St, route 8) is 156 m away; a separated cycleway passes within 157 m; council off-street parking (54 spaces) is 101 m away. The address’s own page keeps 10 council reports on file. The council’s 2024 directory lists it, a live NZBN entry says it still trades. _Summary written by the site from the public record and the business’s own website, sources below._ ## Opening hours - Monday – Sunday: 10 am to 6 pm _Source: Its own website, confirm before a special trip._ ## What the record holds - **Address:** The Arts Centre, 28 Worcester Boulevard, Central City _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ - **Kind:** Business - **Phone:** 03 381 7539 _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ · _its own site agrees_ - **Website:** http://absolution.co.nz/ _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ · _its own site agrees_ - **Email:** studio@absolution.co.nz _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ · _its own site agrees_ - **NZBN:** 9429048072595, Partnership _(NZBN register)_ - **Registered name:** N AND HM MORROW _(NZBN register)_ - **Registered since:** 2020-03-27 _(NZBN register)_ - **Industry:** Tattooing and piercing service _(NZBN register)_ - **Trades as:** BLACK-PUDDING _(NZBN register)_ ## In its own listing Tattooing and piercing Open Monday - Sunday 10am-6pm _Source: Find Christchurch, 2024._ ## The ground it stands on _Facts about the spot, not the business, from the council and ECan layers._ - **District Plan zone:** City centre zone _(District Plan)_ - **Address record:** [28 Worcester Boulevard](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/28-worcester-boulevard), 10 reports on file ## The reports nearby 3,626 reports pinned within 250 m of the point, a pin is where a reporter stood, not a claim about the place. - [Pavement - Damaged](https://www.chch.live/report/9089850), 324–336 Montreal St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand - [Graffiti on a sign, mural or public art](https://www.chch.live/report/9089531), [322 Montreal Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/322-montreal-street) - [Pavement - Damaged](https://www.chch.live/report/9084216), [11 Rolleston Ave, Canterbury, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/11-rolleston-avenue) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9083125), [330 Montreal Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/330-montreal-street) - [Graffiti on a traffic light pole or cabinet, or wa](https://www.chch.live/report/9082415), 7–15 Gloucester St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand - [Pavement - Damaged](https://www.chch.live/report/9070847), [48 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/48-worcester-boulevard) - [Hazard, vehicle](https://www.chch.live/report/9069529), [15 Cashel Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/15-cashel-street) - [Graffiti on a bus stop or public toilet](https://www.chch.live/report/9062190), [28 Worcester St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/28-worcester-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9048411), [2 Worcester St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/2-worcester-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9048343), [45 Gloucester St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/45-gloucester-street) - [Graffiti on a sign, mural or public art](https://www.chch.live/report/9048319), [322 Montreal St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/322-montreal-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9048303), [48 Worcester St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/48-worcester-street) ## Getting there - Bus stop, Hereford St near Montreal St, 156 m (routes 8) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Bus stop, Hereford St near Montreal St, 164 m (routes 8) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Bus stop, Rolleston Ave near Gloucester St, 178 m (routes 8) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Separated cycleway, 157 m _(Council cycleway layer)_ - Car park, Ravenscar House Museum, 101 m (54 spaces, 2 mobility, 4 EV) _(Council parking data)_ - [Worcester Boulevard](https://www.chch.live/street/christchurch-central-city/worcester-boulevard), the street’s own record - [Directions on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Absolution%2C%20The%20Arts%20Centre%2C%2028%20Worcester%20Boulevard%2C%20Central%20City%2C%20Christchurch) - [Street View](https://www.google.com/maps?q&layer=c&cbll=-43.53110057928988,172.62949356241194) ## Nearby - [Friday Creative](https://www.chch.live/business/friday-creative-christchurch-central-city), Business, 9 m - [Soul Jewellery Ltd](https://www.chch.live/business/soul-jewellery-ltd-christchurch-central-city), Business, 24 m - [The Arts Centre Walking Tours](https://www.chch.live/business/the-arts-centre-walking-tours-christchurch-central-city), Attractions, 27 m - [The Fudge Cottage](https://www.chch.live/business/the-fudge-cottage-christchurch-central-city), Fudge, 29 m - [Skin Space](https://www.chch.live/business/skin-space-christchurch-central-city), Business, 35 m - [The Boulevard Arts Market](https://www.chch.live/business/the-boulevard-arts-market-christchurch-central-city), Markets, 38 m - [Armagh Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1254-armagh-reserve), park, 317 m - [Scott Statue Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1727-scott-statue-reserve), Botanic, 333 m - [Bridge Of Remembrance](https://www.chch.live/park/1518-bridge-of-remembrance), Botanic, 377 m _Source: [Environment Canterbury’s Canterbury Maps Parks layer](https://gis.ecan.govt.nz/arcgis/rest/services/Public/Canterbury_Maps/MapServer/26), refreshed 2026-10-10. Distances are straight-line from the business pin, not walking routes._ - [Rolleston Avenue](https://www.chch.live/facility/car-park-29), Car park, 137 m ## The nearest other business - [Friday Creative](https://www.chch.live/business/friday-creative-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 9 m - [Soul Jewellery Ltd](https://www.chch.live/business/soul-jewellery-ltd-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 24 m - [Skin Space](https://www.chch.live/business/skin-space-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 35 m - [Altiora Performing Arts Venue](https://www.chch.live/business/altiora-performing-arts-venue-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 52 m - [Frances Nation](https://www.chch.live/business/frances-nation-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 52 m - [Paint & Sip Studio](https://www.chch.live/business/paint-sip-studio-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 52 m - [Brannigans](https://www.chch.live/business/brannigans-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 69 m - [Fragranzi Artisan Perfume Studio](https://www.chch.live/business/fragranzi-artisan-perfume-studio-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 86 m - [Every one in Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/businesses/business#in-christchurch-central-city) ## Also in Christchurch Central City - [The Rolling OM](https://www.chch.live/business/the-rolling-om-christchurch-central-city), Fast food, 42 m - [Bleu Des Crepes](https://www.chch.live/business/bleu-des-crepes-christchurch-central-city), Fast food, 44 m - [Woodcraft Gallery](https://www.chch.live/business/woodcraft-gallery-christchurch-central-city), Galleries, 46 m - [Cook 'N' With Gas](https://www.chch.live/business/cook-n-with-gas-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 51 m - [Lumiere Cinemas](https://www.chch.live/business/lumiere-cinemas-christchurch-central-city), Cinemas & theatres, 52 m - [Quad Eatery](https://www.chch.live/business/quad-eatery-ex-bunsen-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 52 m - [Te Matatiki TOI ORA](https://www.chch.live/business/te-matatiki-toi-ora-christchurch-central-city), Venues & events, 52 m - [The Arts Centre](https://www.chch.live/business/the-arts-centre-christchurch-central-city), Arts Centre, 56 m - [Cook 'n' With Gas & The Astro Lounge](https://www.chch.live/business/cook-n-with-gas-the-astro-lounge-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 61 m - [Curator’s Deli](https://www.chch.live/business/curator-s-deli-christchurch-central-city), Cafés, 63 m - [Every kind of business in Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city#s-biz) ## Doors - [What stood on this ground](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.53110057928988&lon=172.62949356241194) - [On the map](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.53110057928988,172.62949356241194,17) - [Documents that name it](https://www.chch.live/documents?q=Absolution) - [Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city), the suburb ## Questions, answered briefly **What is Absolution?** A business in Christchurch Central City, Christchurch. **Where is Absolution?** The Arts Centre, 28 Worcester Boulevard, Central City, on [Worcester Boulevard](https://www.chch.live/street/christchurch-central-city/worcester-boulevard). [On the map →](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.53110057928988,172.62949356241194,17) **Is Absolution still trading?** The council’s 2024 directory lists it, and a live NZBN entry says it still trades. **How do you contact Absolution?** phone [03 381 7539](tel:033817539) (Find Christchurch, 2024), its [website](http://absolution.co.nz/) (Find Christchurch, 2024), email [studio@absolution.co.nz](mailto:studio@absolution.co.nz) (Find Christchurch, 2024). **When is Absolution open?** Monday – Sunday: 10 am to 6 pm, as its own website states. **What other business are near Absolution?** [Friday Creative](https://www.chch.live/business/friday-creative-christchurch-central-city) (9 m), [Soul Jewellery Ltd](https://www.chch.live/business/soul-jewellery-ltd-christchurch-central-city) (24 m), [Skin Space](https://www.chch.live/business/skin-space-christchurch-central-city) (35 m), [every one in the city](https://www.chch.live/businesses/business). **What’s near Absolution?** [the address’s own record](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/28-worcester-boulevard) holds 10 reports; 6 other premises within a short walk, nearest [Friday Creative](https://www.chch.live/business/friday-creative-christchurch-central-city) (9 m); the Hereford St near Montreal St bus stop is 156 m away: route 8; a separated cycleway passes within 157 m; nearest park: [Armagh Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1254-armagh-reserve) (317 m). **What stood where Absolution is, before?** [The heritage-register places nearest the pin →](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.53110057928988&lon=172.62949356241194) ## Sources - Find Christchurch, the council’s business directory, a snapshot last touched about March 2024 (CC BY 4.0) - Christchurch District Plan layers, zones, commercial centres and scheduled heritage items, from the council’s open data (CC BY 4.0) - Christchurch City Council off-street parking layer (CC BY 4.0) - Environment Canterbury’s Metro stop record, distances measured here from the pin - Christchurch City Council’s cycleway layer, lanes, separated paths and the named Major Cycle Routes (CC BY 4.0) - The business’s own website, read politely by chch.live for contact details the open record is missing, re-checked monthly - New Zealand Business Number register, the public facts every NZBN entity files (legal name, status, registration date, industry), matched here by name and address - Record assembled 2026-10-20 --- HTML: https://www.chch.live/business/absolution-christchurch-central-city Directory: https://www.chch.live/businesses Category: https://www.chch.live/businesses/business Suburb: https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city