# Essie Summers Retirement Village, Sydenham Essie Summers Retirement Village is a business at 222 Colombo Street, Sydenham, Christchurch. [Directions]() · [Google Maps]() **Licensed.** Holds an on-licence other not otherwise specified on the council’s register, to 22 Dec 2028, the strongest sign the record can give that it trades. ## About, in one paragraph Getting there, the nearest bus stop (Colombo St near Devon St, route 1) is 50 m away; a cycle lane passes the door. The address’s own page keeps 2 council reports on file. It holds an on-licence other not otherwise specified on the council’s register. _Summary written by the site from the public record, sources below._ ## What the record holds - **Address:** 222 Colombo Street Sydenham _(Council licence register)_ - **Kind:** Business - **Alcohol licence:** On-licence other not otherwise specified, expires 22 Dec 2028, held by Ryman Healthcare Limited _(Council licence register)_ ## The ground it stands on _Facts about the spot, not the business, from the council and ECan layers._ - **District Plan zone:** Medium density residential zone _(District Plan)_ - **Consent CRC145159:** Water Take/Use, held by Ryman Healthcare Limited, to 1 Apr 2049, 17 m from the pin _(ECan consents)_ - [Every consent ECan grants](https://www.chch.live/consents), the whole roll - **Address record:** [222 Colombo Street Sydenham](https://www.chch.live/sydenham/222-colombo-street), 2 reports on file ## What stood on Colombo Street [1860, High Street and Colombo Street](https://www.canterburystories.nz/collections/star/prints/pre1900/ccl-cs-4127) _From Canterbury Stories. This photograph names the street, not this business. The street page pairs it with a Street View pose verified outside Formaggio's, 2025-04._ [The street’s then and now](https://www.chch.live/street/sydenham/colombo-street#s-then) ## The reports nearby 1,107 reports pinned within 250 m of the point, a pin is where a reporter stood, not a claim about the place. - [Pest / Vermin](https://www.chch.live/report/9136638), [56A King Street, Sydenham, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/sydenham/56a-king-street) - [Animal - General](https://www.chch.live/report/9123731), [43 Southampton Street, Sydenham, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/sydenham/43-southampton-street) - [Abandoned Vehicle](https://www.chch.live/report/9094801), [12 Roxburgh St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/sydenham/12-roxburgh-street) - [Dumped Rubbish](https://www.chch.live/report/9093959), [34 Devon Street, Sydenham, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/sydenham/34-devon-street) - [Dumped Rubbish](https://www.chch.live/report/9059289), [33 Southampton St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/sydenham/33-southampton-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9023937), [251 Colombo Street, Sydenham, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/sydenham/251-colombo-street) - [Dumped Rubbish](https://www.chch.live/report/9021611), [23 King St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/sydenham/23-king-street) - [Poles and Signage - General](https://www.chch.live/report/8986653), Canterbury, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand - [Graffiti on a traffic light pole or cabinet, or wa](https://www.chch.live/report/8986648), [12 Angus St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/sydenham/12-angus-street) - [Hazard, vehicle](https://www.chch.live/report/8955098), [194 Colombo Street, Sydenham, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/sydenham/194-colombo-street) - [Hazard, vehicle](https://www.chch.live/report/8953058), [192 Colombo Street, Sydenham, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/sydenham/192-colombo-street) - [Hazard, vehicle](https://www.chch.live/report/8952628), [200 Colombo St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/sydenham/200-colombo-street) ## Getting there - Bus stop, Colombo St near Devon St, 50 m (routes 1) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Bus stop, Colombo St near Southampton St, 86 m (routes 1) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Bus stop, Colombo St near Boon St, 128 m (routes 1) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Cycle lane, passes the door _(Council cycleway layer)_ - [Colombo Street Sydenham](https://www.chch.live/street/sydenham/colombo-street), the street’s own record - [Directions on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Essie%20Summers%20Retirement%20Village%2C%20222%20Colombo%20Street%20Sydenham%2C%20Christchurch) - [Street View](https://www.google.com/maps?q&layer=c&cbll=-43.55327795623336,172.637337010317) ## Nearby - [Anytime Fitness](https://www.chch.live/business/anytime-fitness-sydenham), Gyms & fitness, 58 m - [Woolworths Colombo Street](https://www.chch.live/business/woolworths-colombo-street-sydenham), Supermarkets, 77 m - [Brown Derby Dairy](https://www.chch.live/business/brown-derby-dairy-sydenham), Dairies & convenience, 79 m - [New Wah Takeaways](https://www.chch.live/business/new-wah-takeaways-sydenham), Restaurants, 90 m - [New Wah Fish & Chips](https://www.chch.live/business/new-wah-fish-chips-sydenham), Fast food, 91 m - [The Thai Kitchen](https://www.chch.live/business/the-thai-kitchen-sydenham), Restaurants, 97 m - [Southey Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1570-southey-reserve), park, 283 m - [Bradford Park](https://www.chch.live/park/1591-bradford-park), Sports ground, 396 m - [Jacksons Creek](https://www.chch.live/park/1195-jacksons-creek), park, 441 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 business - [The Tucker Shop](https://www.chch.live/business/the-tucker-shop-sydenham), Sydenham, 883 m - [Cyclone Outdoor Power Equipment](https://www.chch.live/business/cyclone-outdoor-power-equipment-sydenham), Sydenham, 902 m - [The Canterbury Bakehouse](https://www.chch.live/business/the-canterbury-bakehouse-sydenham), Sydenham, 960 m - [South Island Bakeries](https://www.chch.live/business/south-island-bakeries-sydenham), Sydenham, 961 m - [Decra Art](https://www.chch.live/business/decra-art-sydenham), Sydenham, 1.1 km - [Mainland Auctions Christchurch](https://www.chch.live/business/mainland-auctions-christchurch-sydenham), Sydenham, 1.1 km - [Gasson St Bakery and Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/gasson-st-bakery-and-cafe-sydenham), Sydenham, 1.1 km - [Concept Brewing](https://www.chch.live/business/concept-brewing-sydenham), Sydenham, 1.2 km - [Every one in Sydenham](https://www.chch.live/businesses/business#in-sydenham) ## Also in Sydenham - [Tyres 2 Go](https://www.chch.live/business/tyres-2-go-sydenham), Car repair, 97 m - [KT's Haircuts](https://www.chch.live/business/kt-s-haircuts-sydenham), Hairdressers, 100 m - [Aslan 57 Mediterranean Kitchen](https://www.chch.live/business/aslan-57-mediterranean-kitchen-sydenham), Fast food, 102 m - [Starfish Swimwear](https://www.chch.live/business/starfish-swimwear-sydenham), Clothing, 103 m - [Family Store](https://www.chch.live/business/family-store-sydenham), Op shops, 104 m - [Brothers Mediterranean Restaurant](https://www.chch.live/business/brothers-mediterranean-restaurant-sydenham), Fast food, 107 m - [MobileZone- iPad & iPhone Repair | MacBook & Computer Repair in Christchurch NZ](https://www.chch.live/business/mobilezone-ipad-iphone-repair-macbook-computer-repair-in-christchurch-nz-sydenham), Phone shops, 115 m - [Taste of Persia](https://www.chch.live/business/taste-of-persia-sydenham), Fast food, 115 m - [Purple Patch Handcrafts Inc](https://www.chch.live/business/purple-patch-handcrafts-inc-sydenham), 2 Dollar Shop, 126 m - [Jumbo Food Centre](https://www.chch.live/business/jumbo-food-centre-sydenham), Fast food, 139 m - [Every kind of business in Sydenham](https://www.chch.live/sydenham#s-biz) ## Doors - [What stood on this ground](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.55327795623336&lon=172.637337010317) - [On the map](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.55327795623336,172.637337010317,17) - [Documents that name it](https://www.chch.live/documents?q=Essie%20Summers%20Retirement%20Village) - [Sydenham](https://www.chch.live/sydenham), the suburb ## Questions, answered briefly **What is Essie Summers Retirement Village?** A business in Sydenham, Christchurch. **Where is Essie Summers Retirement Village?** 222 Colombo Street Sydenham, on [Colombo Street Sydenham](https://www.chch.live/street/sydenham/colombo-street). [On the map →](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.55327795623336,172.637337010317,17) **Is Essie Summers Retirement Village still trading?** Holds an on-licence other not otherwise specified on the council’s register, to 22 Dec 2028, the strongest sign the record can give that it trades. **What other business are near Essie Summers Retirement Village?** [The Tucker Shop](https://www.chch.live/business/the-tucker-shop-sydenham) (883 m), [Cyclone Outdoor Power Equipment](https://www.chch.live/business/cyclone-outdoor-power-equipment-sydenham) (902 m), [The Canterbury Bakehouse](https://www.chch.live/business/the-canterbury-bakehouse-sydenham) (960 m), [every one in the city](https://www.chch.live/businesses/business). **What’s near Essie Summers Retirement Village?** [the address’s own record](https://www.chch.live/sydenham/222-colombo-street) holds 2 reports; 6 other premises within a short walk, nearest [Anytime Fitness](https://www.chch.live/business/anytime-fitness-sydenham) (58 m); the Colombo St near Devon St bus stop is 50 m away: route 1; a cycle lane passes the door; nearest park: [Southey Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1570-southey-reserve) (283 m). **What stood where Essie Summers Retirement Village is, before?** [The heritage-register places nearest the pin →](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.55327795623336&lon=172.637337010317) ## Sources - Christchurch City Council licensed-premises register, a licence must be current for the premises to sell alcohol (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 active resource consents, recorded where the consented activity happens (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) - Record assembled 2026-10-21 --- HTML: https://www.chch.live/business/essie-summers-retirement-village-sydenham Directory: https://www.chch.live/businesses Category: https://www.chch.live/businesses/business Suburb: https://www.chch.live/sydenham