# Cookie Time Factory Shop, Templeton

Cookie Time Factory Shop is a sweet shop at 789 Main South Road, Templeton, Christchurch.

[Call 03 346 6161](<tel:+6433466161>) · [Directions](<https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Cookie%20Time%20Factory%20Shop%2C%20789%20Main%20South%20Road%2C%20Christchurch>) · [Website](<https://cookietime.co.nz/>) · [Google Maps](<https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Cookie%20Time%20Factory%20Shop%2C%20789%20Main%20South%20Road%2C%20Christchurch>)

**Listed.** On OpenStreetMap and in the council’s 2024 directory.

The picture the page leads with, from its own website: https://api.chch.live/biz-img?slug=cookie-time-factory-shop-templeton.

## About, in one paragraph

Its own website describes it as “Welcome to the world of Cookie Time! Baked with a passion, our cookies are made with real chocolate and real ingredients”. It opens six or more days a week. Getting there, the nearest bus stop (Waterloo Rd near Kissel St, route 5) is 84 m away. The address’s own page keeps 2 council reports on file.

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

## Opening hours

- Monday – Thursday: 9 am, 5 pm
- Friday – Saturday: 9.30 am, 4.30 pm
- Sunday: 9 am, 5 pm

_Source: OpenStreetMap, confirm before a special trip._

## What the record holds

- **Address:** 789 Main South Road _(OpenStreetMap)_
- **Kind:** Sweets & snacks _(OpenStreetMap)_
- **Phone:** +64 3 346 6161 _(OpenStreetMap)_
- **Website:** https://cookietime.co.nz/ _(OpenStreetMap)_ · _its own site agrees_
- **Email:** shop@cookietime.co.nz _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ · _its own site lists cookiemuncher@cookietime.co.nz_

## In its own listing

The inaugural product, The Original™ Chocolate Chunk Cookie, was the first cookie designed and marketed for individual sale in NZ. For 12 years, from 1996 through to 2008, they held the Guinness Book of Records for making the world's biggest cookie. Open Monday - Friday 9am to 5pm & Saturday - Sunday 9.30am to 4.30pm

_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:** Industrial General _(District Plan)_
- **Address record:** [789 Main South Road](https://www.chch.live/templeton/789-main-south-road), 2 reports on file


## The reports nearby
83 reports pinned within 250 m of the point, a pin is where a reporter stood, not a claim about the place.
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9070096), [637 Waterloo Road, Templeton, Christchurch 8042, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/templeton/637-waterloo-road)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9070085), [637 Waterloo Road, Templeton, Christchurch 8042, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/templeton/637-waterloo-road)
- [Damaged Street Sign](https://www.chch.live/report/9060769), [1 Kissel Street, Templeton, Christchurch 8042, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/templeton/1-kissel-street)
- [Water Leak](https://www.chch.live/report/8844692), [807 Main South Road, Templeton, Christchurch 8042, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/templeton/807-main-south-road)
- [Damaged Street Sign](https://www.chch.live/report/8513511), Kirk Rd, Canterbury, Christchurch 8042, New Zealand
- [Road Signage](https://www.chch.live/report/8493792), 624–636 Waterloo Rd, Canterbury, Christchurch 8042, New Zealand
- [Pothole](https://www.chch.live/report/8457065), [811 Main South Road, Templeton, Christchurch 8042, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/templeton/811-main-south-road)
- [Poles and Signage - General](https://www.chch.live/report/8163239), 616–622 Waterloo Rd, Canterbury, Christchurch 8042, New Zealand
- [Hazard, vehicle](https://www.chch.live/report/8109795), [8A Bicknor St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8042, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/templeton/8a-bicknor-street)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/8109614), [637 Waterloo Road, Canterbury Region 8042, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/templeton/637-waterloo-road)
- [Dumped Rubbish](https://www.chch.live/report/8069918), [637 Waterloo Road, Canterbury Region 8042, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/templeton/637-waterloo-road)
- [Dumped Rubbish](https://www.chch.live/report/8069912), [634A Waterloo Road, Templeton, Christchurch 8042, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/templeton/634a-waterloo-road)
## Getting there

- Bus stop, Waterloo Rd near Kissel St, 84 m (routes 5) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Bus stop, Waterloo Rd near Kissel St, 89 m (routes 5) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Bus stop, Kirk Rd near Railway Tce, 275 m (routes 5) _(ECan bus stops)_
- [Main South Road](https://www.chch.live/street/templeton/main-south-road), the street’s own record
- [Directions on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Cookie%20Time%20Factory%20Shop%2C%20789%20Main%20South%20Road%2C%20Christchurch)
- [Street View](https://www.google.com/maps?q&layer=c&cbll=-43.5536958,172.4771927)

## Nearby

- [OSM Young Talent Grants](https://www.chch.live/business/osm-young-talent-grants-templeton), Charity, 87 m
- [Templeton Takeaways](https://www.chch.live/business/templeton-takeaways-templeton), Fast food, 308 m
- [Golden Mile Tavern](https://www.chch.live/business/golden-mile-tavern-templeton), Bars & pubs, 323 m
- [Golden Mile Motor Lodge](https://www.chch.live/business/golden-mile-motor-lodge-templeton), Motels, 324 m
- [Templeton Medical Centre](https://www.chch.live/business/templeton-medical-centre-templeton), Doctors & clinics, 337 m
- [Railway Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1745-railway-reserve), park, 388 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._

## The nearest other sweets & snacks

- [Sweet](https://www.chch.live/business/sweet-papanui), Papanui, 11.5 km
- [Riverside Candy Shoppe](https://www.chch.live/business/riverside-candy-shoppe-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 12.8 km
- [She Chocolaterie](https://www.chch.live/business/she-chocolaterie-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 12.9 km
- [She Chocolaterie](https://www.chch.live/business/she-chocolaterie-somerfield), Somerfield, 12.9 km
- [Every one in Templeton](https://www.chch.live/businesses/sweets#in-templeton)

## Also in Templeton

- [Templeton Returned And Services Association](https://www.chch.live/business/templeton-returned-and-services-association-templeton), Clubs, 469 m
- [RSA Paparua Templeton](https://www.chch.live/business/rsa-paparua-templeton), Clubs, 472 m
- [Templeton Community Centre](https://www.chch.live/business/templeton-community-centre-templeton), Venues & events, 691 m
- [Nīkau](https://www.chch.live/business/nikau-templeton), Research, 1.9 km
- [Plant Research](https://www.chch.live/business/plant-research-templeton), Research, 1.9 km
- [Rowan House](https://www.chch.live/business/rowan-house-templeton), Research, 2.0 km
- [Plant Diagnostics](https://www.chch.live/business/plant-diagnostics-templeton), Research, 2.0 km
- [BioPacifica](https://www.chch.live/business/biopacifica-templeton), Research, 2.0 km
- [Admin](https://www.chch.live/business/admin-templeton), Research, 2.0 km
- [Gatehouse Café](https://www.chch.live/business/gatehouse-cafe-templeton), Cafés, 2.1 km
- [Every kind of business in Templeton](https://www.chch.live/templeton#s-biz)

## Reviews

Rated **4.5** on Google, 1,235 reviews, as at October 2026.
Google lists: takeaway.
> A perfect stop for Cookie Time fans! This place offers special flavours you won’t find in supermarkets, making it a real treat. They have both big and small individually wrapped cookies, plus family packs that are ideal to bring back for friends and family. Conveniently located before heading to Christchurch Airport, it’s a spot to pick up something sweet., Wendy Wee, 3 months ago
> Great staff and lots of great stock to choose from.. We tried to win the teddy with the claw machine but we're totally unsuccessful so had to buy one 🤣, Maralda Williams, 2 months ago
> Very friendly and helpful staff, ran through the ingredients for my partner, was no bother at all, very helpful. Great selection of biscuits at reasonable prices., Mary Underwood, 2 months ago

## Doors

- [What stood on this ground](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.5536958&lon=172.4771927)
- [On the map](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.5536958,172.4771927,17)
- [Documents that name it](https://www.chch.live/documents?q=Cookie%20Time%20Factory%20Shop)
- [Templeton](https://www.chch.live/templeton), the suburb
- [The OSM record](https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/4523970790), fix it there


## Questions, answered briefly

**What is Cookie Time Factory Shop?**

A sweet shop in Templeton, Christchurch.

**Where is Cookie Time Factory Shop?**

789 Main South Road, Templeton, on [Main South Road](https://www.chch.live/street/templeton/main-south-road). [On the map →](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.5536958,172.4771927,17)

**Is Cookie Time Factory Shop still trading?**

On OpenStreetMap and in the council’s 2024 directory.

**How do you contact Cookie Time Factory Shop?**

phone [03 346 6161](tel:+6433466161), its [website](https://cookietime.co.nz/), email [shop@cookietime.co.nz](mailto:shop@cookietime.co.nz) (Find Christchurch, 2024).

**When is Cookie Time Factory Shop open?**

Monday – Thursday: 9 am, 5 pm; Friday – Saturday: 9.30 am, 4.30 pm; Sunday: 9 am, 5 pm, as mapped on OpenStreetMap.

**What other sweets & snacks are near Cookie Time Factory Shop?**

[Sweet](https://www.chch.live/business/sweet-papanui) (11.5 km), [Riverside Candy Shoppe](https://www.chch.live/business/riverside-candy-shoppe-christchurch-central-city) (12.8 km), [She Chocolaterie](https://www.chch.live/business/she-chocolaterie-christchurch-central-city) (12.9 km), [every one in the city](https://www.chch.live/businesses/sweets).

**What’s near Cookie Time Factory Shop?**

[the address’s own record](https://www.chch.live/templeton/789-main-south-road) holds 2 reports; 5 other premises within a short walk, nearest [OSM Young Talent Grants](https://www.chch.live/business/osm-young-talent-grants-templeton) (87 m); the Waterloo Rd near Kissel St bus stop is 84 m away: route 5; nearest park: [Railway Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1745-railway-reserve) (388 m).

**What stood where Cookie Time Factory Shop is, before?**

[The heritage-register places nearest the pin →](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.5536958&lon=172.4771927)

## Sources

- OpenStreetMap, named premises drawn and kept current by its contributors (ODbL)
- 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)
- Environment Canterbury’s Metro stop record, distances measured here from the pin
- The business’s own website, read politely by chch.live for contact details the open record is missing, re-checked monthly
- Record assembled 2026-10-17

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