# Form Gallery, Sydenham Form Gallery is a gallery at 468 Colombo Street, Sydenham, Christchurch, inside the Sydenham commercial centre. [Call 03 377 1211]() · [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: https://api.chch.live/biz-img?slug=form-gallery-sydenham. ## About, in one paragraph Its own website describes it as “Form Gallery has been an important part of the Christchurch Arts community for over 30 years; we are proud to present the finest jewellery, glass, ceramics, objects and sculptures from New Zealand”. Getting there, the nearest bus stop (Colombo St near Byron St, route 1, route 8, route 44) is 26 m away; a cycle lane passes the door; council off-street parking is 412 m away. The address’s own page keeps 71 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 - As published: `, Tu 10:00-17:00, We 10:00-17:00, Th 10:00-17:00, Fr 10:00-17:00, Sa 10:00-17:00,` _Source: Its own website, confirm before a special trip._ ## What the record holds - **Address:** 468 Colombo Street, Sydenham _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ - **Kind:** Galleries _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ - **Phone:** 03 377 1211 _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ · _its own site agrees_ - **Website:** http://www.form.co.nz/ _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ · _its own site agrees_ - **Email:** info@form.co.nz _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ · _its own site agrees_ - **Social:** http://www.facebook.com/formgallerynz, https://www.instagram.com/formgallerynz/ _(Its own website)_ - **NZBN:** 9429051863210, NZ Limited Company _(NZBN register)_ - **Registered name:** FORM NATION LIMITED _(NZBN register)_ - **Registered since:** 2024-02-01 _(NZBN register)_ - **Industry:** Art gallery operation - retail _(NZBN register)_ ## In its own listing Form Gallery (est 1993) showcases an extensive range of work by leading New Zealand contemporary object artists. Work includes cast and blown glass, ceramics, jewellery, and other media. Open Tuesday - Sunday, 10am-5pm, or any other time by appointment _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:** Local centre zone _(District Plan)_ - **Commercial centre:** Sydenham, large neighbourhood centre _(District Plan)_ - **Address record:** [468 Colombo Street](https://www.chch.live/sydenham/468-colombo-street), 71 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 3,014 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/9083365), [15B Byron St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/sydenham/15b-byron-street) - [Damaged Street Light](https://www.chch.live/report/9082854), [458 Colombo Street, Sydenham, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/sydenham/458-colombo-street) - [Dumped Rubbish](https://www.chch.live/report/9064931), [460 Colombo St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/sydenham/460-colombo-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9045897), [409 Colombo St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/sydenham/409-colombo-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9044497), [456 Colombo Street, Sydenham, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/sydenham/456-colombo-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9044498), [456 Colombo Street, Sydenham, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/sydenham/456-colombo-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9044486), [448 Colombo Street, Sydenham, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/sydenham/448-colombo-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9044476), [420 Colombo Street, Sydenham, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/sydenham/420-colombo-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9044415), [451 Colombo Street, Sydenham, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/sydenham/451-colombo-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9044408), [458 Colombo Street, Sydenham, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/sydenham/458-colombo-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9044389), [64 Sandyford Street, Waltham, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/sydenham/64-sandyford-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9044349), [40 Cass Street, Sydenham, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/sydenham/40-cass-street) ## Getting there - Bus stop, Colombo St near Byron St, 26 m (routes 1, 8, 44) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Bus stop, Colombo St near Cass St, 65 m (routes 1, 8, 44) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Bus stop, Colombo St near Lawson St, 182 m (routes 1, 8, 44) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Cycle lane, passes the door _(Council cycleway layer)_ - Car park, Wilson off-street parking, 412 m (28 spaces) _(Council parking data)_ - [Colombo Street](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=Form%20Gallery%2C%20468%20Colombo%20Street%2C%20Sydenham%2C%20Christchurch) - [Street View](https://www.google.com/maps?q&layer=c&cbll=-43.54271748377367,172.6368159923782) ## Nearby - [Mythos Greek Souvlakis](https://www.chch.live/business/mythos-greek-souvlakis-sydenham), Fast food, 16 m - [MG Road Eatery](https://www.chch.live/business/mg-road-eatery-sydenham), Restaurants, 30 m - [Allen & Yee Lawyers](https://www.chch.live/business/allen-yee-lawyers-sydenham), Lawyers, 33 m - [Indian House](https://www.chch.live/business/indian-house-ex-mg-road-indian-cafe-and-restaurant-sydenham), Restaurants, 33 m - [G Majesty](https://www.chch.live/business/g-majesty-sydenham), Hairdressers, 35 m - [Bikanervala](https://www.chch.live/business/bikanervala-sydenham), Restaurants, 38 m - [Carlyle Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1273-carlyle-reserve), park, 155 m - [Buchan Playground](https://www.chch.live/park/1146-buchan-playground), park, 275 m - [Science Alive Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1753-science-alive-reserve), park, 460 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 galleries - [Chambers Art Gallery & Studio Spaces](https://www.chch.live/business/chambers-art-gallery-studio-spaces-sydenham), Sydenham, 231 m - [Fiksate Studio & Gallery](https://www.chch.live/business/fiksate-studio-gallery-sydenham), Sydenham, 264 m - [Jonathan Smart Gallery](https://www.chch.live/business/jonathan-smart-gallery-sydenham), Sydenham, 291 m - [The National](https://www.chch.live/business/the-national-sydenham), Sydenham, 407 m - [Anybody Can Art - Art Gallery & Giftshop](https://www.chch.live/business/anybody-can-art-art-gallery-giftshop-sydenham), Sydenham, 424 m - [City Art Depot](https://www.chch.live/business/city-art-depot-sydenham), Sydenham, 594 m - [Artbox at Ara - Project Hub](https://www.chch.live/business/artbox-at-ara-project-hub-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 784 m - [Flare](https://www.chch.live/business/flare-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 1.0 km - [Every one in Sydenham](https://www.chch.live/businesses/gallery#in-sydenham) ## Also in Sydenham - [Pizza Club](https://www.chch.live/business/pizza-club-sydenham), Fast food, 50 m - [Bar on Colombo](https://www.chch.live/business/bar-on-colombo-sydenham), Restaurants, 52 m - [Instant Finance](https://www.chch.live/business/instant-finance-sydenham), Financial, 60 m - [Supa Karts](https://www.chch.live/business/supa-karts-sydenham), Sports centres, 67 m - [Embassy](https://www.chch.live/business/embassy-sydenham), Clothing, 70 m - [MoriMori](https://www.chch.live/business/morimori-sydenham), Restaurants, 70 m - [Colombo Lodge](https://www.chch.live/business/colombo-lodge-sydenham), Hotels, 72 m - [Mori Mori](https://www.chch.live/business/mori-mori-sydenham), Restaurants, 76 m - [Christchurch Premium Cars](https://www.chch.live/business/christchurch-premium-cars-sydenham), Car dealers, 77 m - [Ism Family Mart](https://www.chch.live/business/ism-family-mart-sydenham), Supermarkets, 77 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=-43.54271748377367&lon=172.6368159923782) - [On the map](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.54271748377367,172.6368159923782,17) - [Documents that name it](https://www.chch.live/documents?q=Form%20Gallery) - [Sydenham](https://www.chch.live/sydenham), the suburb ## Questions, answered briefly **What is Form Gallery?** A gallery in Sydenham, Christchurch. **Where is Form Gallery?** 468 Colombo Street, Sydenham, on [Colombo Street](https://www.chch.live/street/sydenham/colombo-street). [On the map →](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.54271748377367,172.6368159923782,17) **Is Form Gallery still trading?** The council’s 2024 directory lists it, and a live NZBN entry says it still trades. **How do you contact Form Gallery?** phone [03 377 1211](tel:033771211) (Find Christchurch, 2024), its [website](http://www.form.co.nz/) (Find Christchurch, 2024), email [info@form.co.nz](mailto:info@form.co.nz) (Find Christchurch, 2024). **When is Form Gallery open?** , Tu 10:00-17:00, We 10:00-17:00, Th 10:00-17:00, Fr 10:00-17:00, Sa 10:00-17:00,, as its own website states. **What other galleries are near Form Gallery?** [Chambers Art Gallery & Studio Spaces](https://www.chch.live/business/chambers-art-gallery-studio-spaces-sydenham) (231 m), [Fiksate Studio & Gallery](https://www.chch.live/business/fiksate-studio-gallery-sydenham) (264 m), [Jonathan Smart Gallery](https://www.chch.live/business/jonathan-smart-gallery-sydenham) (291 m), [every one in the city](https://www.chch.live/businesses/gallery). **What’s near Form Gallery?** [the address’s own record](https://www.chch.live/sydenham/468-colombo-street) holds 71 reports; 6 other premises within a short walk, nearest [Mythos Greek Souvlakis](https://www.chch.live/business/mythos-greek-souvlakis-sydenham) (16 m); the Colombo St near Byron St bus stop is 26 m away: routes 1, 8, 44; a cycle lane passes the door; nearest park: [Carlyle Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1273-carlyle-reserve) (155 m). **What stood where Form Gallery is, before?** [The heritage-register places nearest the pin →](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.54271748377367&lon=172.6368159923782) ## 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 2026-10-16 --- HTML: https://www.chch.live/business/form-gallery-sydenham Directory: https://www.chch.live/businesses Category: https://www.chch.live/businesses/gallery Suburb: https://www.chch.live/sydenham