# Animates, Phillipstown

Animates is a pet shop at 248 Linwood Avenue, Phillipstown, Christchurch, inside the Linwood-Eastgate commercial centre. The record holds opening hours, a phone number, a website and wheelchair access for it.

**Listed.** On OpenStreetMap.

## About, in one paragraph

Its own website describes it as “Animates is your one stop pet store for your pets needs including pet products, vet services, grooming, DIY dog washes and catteries. Shop Online”. It opens six or more days a week. Getting there, the nearest bus stop (Aldwins Rd near Marlborough St, route 80, route 140, the Orbiter (clockwise)) is 67 m away; a cycle lane passes the door. The address’s own page keeps 15 council reports on file.

_Summary written by the site from the public record and the business’s own website, sources below._

## Opening hours

- Monday, Wednesday: 9 am, 6 pm
- Thursday: 9 am, 6.30 pm
- Friday: 9 am, 6 pm
- Saturday, Sunday: 9 am, 5 pm

_Source: OpenStreetMap, confirm before a special trip._

## What the record holds

- **Address:** 248 Linwood Avenue, Christchurch 8062 _(OpenStreetMap)_
- **Kind:** Pet shops _(OpenStreetMap)_
- **Phone:** +64 3 381 5511 _(OpenStreetMap)_
- **Website:** https://www.animates.co.nz _(OpenStreetMap)_ · _its own site agrees_
- **Social:** https://www.facebook.com/animatesnz/, https://www.instagram.com/animatesnz, https://www.youtube.com/user/animatesnz, https://nz.linkedin.com/company/animates-new-zealand _(Its own website)_
- **NZBN:** 9429033426518, NZ Limited Company, Removed _(NZBN register)_
- **Registered name:** ANIMATES NZ HOLDINGS LIMITED _(NZBN register)_
- **Registered since:** 2007-06-13 _(NZBN register)_
- **Wheelchair:** Step-free, wheelchair accessible _(OpenStreetMap)_

## The ground it stands on

_Facts about the spot, not the business, from the council and ECan layers._

- **District Plan zone:** Town centre zone _(District Plan)_
- **Commercial centre:** Linwood-Eastgate, district centre _(District Plan)_
- **Address record:** [248 Linwood Avenue](https://www.chch.live/phillipstown/248-linwood-avenue), 15 reports on file


## The reports nearby
523 reports pinned within 250 m of the point, a pin is where a reporter stood, not a claim about the place.
- [Playground Equipment](https://www.chch.live/report/9072248), Canterbury, Christchurch 8062, New Zealand
- [Animal - General](https://www.chch.live/report/9054663), [248 Linwood Avenue, Linwood, Christchurch 8062, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/phillipstown/248-linwood-avenue)
- [Pest / Vermin](https://www.chch.live/report/8994822), Aldwins Rd near Marlborough St, Phillipstown, Christchurch 8062, New Zealand
- [Bus Shelter Issue](https://www.chch.live/report/8994764), Aldwins Rd near Marlborough St, Phillipstown, Christchurch 8062, New Zealand
- [Graffiti on a traffic light pole or cabinet, or wa](https://www.chch.live/report/8922299), [144 Aldwins Road, Phillipstown, Christchurch 8062, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/phillipstown/144-aldwins-road)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/8866585), [148 Aldwins Road, Linwood, Christchurch 8062, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/phillipstown/148-aldwins-road)
- [Graffiti on a sign, mural or public art](https://www.chch.live/report/8866582), [144A Aldwins Road, Phillipstown, Christchurch 8062, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/phillipstown/144a-aldwins-road)
- [Graffiti on a sign, mural or public art](https://www.chch.live/report/8833054), Linwood Park Linwood Avenue, Phillipstown, Christchurch 8062, New Zealand
- [Graffiti on a sign, mural or public art](https://www.chch.live/report/8820183), [144A Aldwins Road, Phillipstown, Christchurch 8062, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/phillipstown/144a-aldwins-road)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/8694229), [248 Linwood Avenue, Linwood, Christchurch 8062, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/phillipstown/248-linwood-avenue)
- [Hazard, vehicle](https://www.chch.live/report/8671860), [134 Aldwins Rd, Canterbury, Christchurch 8062, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/phillipstown/134-aldwins-road)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/8656467), [248 Linwood Avenue, Linwood, Christchurch 8062, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/phillipstown/248-linwood-avenue)
## Getting there

- Bus stop, Aldwins Rd near Marlborough St, 67 m (routes 80, 140, Oc) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Bus stop, Linwood Ave near Cashel St, 119 m (routes 5) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Bus stop, Linwood Ave near Cashel St, 131 m (routes 5) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Cycle lane, passes the door _(Council cycleway layer)_
- [Linwood Avenue](https://www.chch.live/street/phillipstown/linwood-avenue), the street’s own record
- [Directions on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Animates%2C%20248%20Linwood%20Avenue%2C%20Christchurch)
- [Street View](https://www.google.com/maps?q&layer=c&cbll=-43.5340457,172.6729655)

## Within a short walk

- [Supercheap Auto](https://www.chch.live/business/supercheap-auto-phillipstown), Car parts, 24 m
- [Linwood TAB Store](https://www.chch.live/business/linwood-tab-store-christchurch), Venues & events, 25 m
- [SPCA OpShop](https://www.chch.live/business/spca-opshop-christchurch), Clothing, 30 m
- [Burger King](https://www.chch.live/business/burger-king-christchurch), Fast food, 65 m
- [Work and Income, Linwood Branch](https://www.chch.live/business/work-and-income-linwood-branch-phillipstown), Government, 68 m
- [McDonalds Family Restaurant Eastgate](https://www.chch.live/business/mcdonalds-family-restaurant-eastgate-christchurch), Fast food, 72 m
- [Linwood Park](https://www.chch.live/park/1311-linwood-park), Sports ground, 315 m
- [Linwood Service Centre](https://www.chch.live/facility/service-centre-8), Service centre, 219 m

## The nearest other pet shops

- [Kuri City Doggy Daycare and Raw Food](https://www.chch.live/business/kuri-city-doggy-daycare-and-raw-food-phillipstown), Phillipstown, 1.4 km
- [Petstock](https://www.chch.live/business/petstock-ferrymead), Ferrymead, 3.3 km
- [Petstock](https://www.chch.live/business/petstock-sydenham), Sydenham, 3.4 km
- [Pet Central](https://www.chch.live/business/pet-central-shirley), Shirley, 4.7 km
- [Petstock](https://www.chch.live/business/petstock-shirley), Shirley, 4.7 km
- [Animates](https://www.chch.live/business/animates-addington), Addington, 5.3 km
- [Raw Essentials](https://www.chch.live/business/raw-essentials-addington), Addington, 5.5 km
- [Animates](https://www.chch.live/business/animates-papanui), Papanui, 6.4 km
- [Every one in Phillipstown](https://www.chch.live/businesses/pet-shop#in-phillipstown)

## The other Animates doors, 2 on the roll

- [Animates](https://www.chch.live/business/animates-addington), Addington, 5.3 km
- [Animates](https://www.chch.live/business/animates-papanui), Papanui, 6.4 km

## Also in Phillipstown

- [Aldwins Road Vet Clinic](https://www.chch.live/business/aldwins-road-vet-clinic-phillipstown), Vets, 121 m
- [Thirsty Liquor Linwood](https://www.chch.live/business/thirsty-liquor-linwood-phillipstown), Bottle stores, 1.0 km
- [Inner City Pad](https://www.chch.live/business/inner-city-pad-phillipstown), Hostels, 1.2 km
- [Tuam St Food Centre](https://www.chch.live/business/tuam-st-food-centre-phillipstown), Fast food, 1.2 km
- [Fitzwilliam Electrical](https://www.chch.live/business/fitzwilliam-electrical-phillipstown), Electricians, 1.3 km
- [Re Sinclair](https://www.chch.live/business/re-sinclair-phillipstown), Car repair, 1.3 km
- [Vivace Espresso Roastery and Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/vivace-espresso-roastery-and-cafe-phillipstown), Cafés, 1.3 km
- [Sadie's Coin Laundry](https://www.chch.live/business/sadie-s-coin-laundry-phillipstown), Laundromats, 1.3 km
- [Aceomatic Transmission Services](https://www.chch.live/business/aceomatic-transmission-services-phillipstown), Car repair, 1.3 km
- [Alexander Manufacturing Ltd](https://www.chch.live/business/alexander-manufacturing-ltd-phillipstown), Business, 1.3 km
- [Every kind of business in Phillipstown](https://www.chch.live/phillipstown#s-biz)

## Doors

- [What stood on this ground](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.5340457&lon=172.6729655)
- [On the map](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.5340457,172.6729655,17)
- [Documents that name it](https://www.chch.live/documents?q=Animates)
- [Reviews on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/Animates%20248%20Linwood%20Avenue)
- [Phillipstown](https://www.chch.live/phillipstown), the suburb
- [The OSM record](https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/6593867477), fix it there


## Questions, answered briefly

**What is Animates?**

A pet shop in Phillipstown, Christchurch.

**Where is Animates?**

248 Linwood Avenue, Phillipstown, on [Linwood Avenue](https://www.chch.live/street/phillipstown/linwood-avenue). [On the map →](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.5340457,172.6729655,17)

**Is Animates still trading?**

On OpenStreetMap.

**How do you contact Animates?**

phone [+64 3 381 5511](tel:+6433815511), its [website](https://www.animates.co.nz).

**When is Animates open?**

Monday, Wednesday: 9 am, 6 pm; Thursday: 9 am, 6.30 pm; Friday: 9 am, 6 pm; Saturday, Sunday: 9 am, 5 pm, as mapped on OpenStreetMap.

**What other pet shops are near Animates?**

[Kuri City Doggy Daycare and Raw Food](https://www.chch.live/business/kuri-city-doggy-daycare-and-raw-food-phillipstown) (1.4 km), [Petstock](https://www.chch.live/business/petstock-ferrymead) (3.3 km), [Petstock](https://www.chch.live/business/petstock-sydenham) (3.4 km), [every one in the city](https://www.chch.live/businesses/pet-shop).

**What’s near Animates?**

[the address’s own record](https://www.chch.live/phillipstown/248-linwood-avenue) holds 15 reports; 6 other premises within a short walk, nearest [Supercheap Auto](https://www.chch.live/business/supercheap-auto-phillipstown) (24 m); the Aldwins Rd near Marlborough St bus stop is 67 m away: routes 80, 140, Oc; a cycle lane passes the door; nearest park: [Linwood Park](https://www.chch.live/park/1311-linwood-park) (315 m).

**What stood where Animates is, before?**

[The heritage-register places nearest the pin →](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.5340457&lon=172.6729655)

## Sources

- OpenStreetMap, named premises drawn and kept current by its contributors (ODbL)
- Christchurch District Plan layers, zones, commercial centres and scheduled heritage items, from the council’s open data (CC BY 4.0)
- Wikidata, the item an OpenStreetMap mapper linked the premises to (CC0)
- 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 2026-10-13

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