# Fresh Choice City Market, Christchurch Central City Fresh Choice City Market is a supermarket at 71 Lichfield Street, next to the Crossing Carpark (opposite Bus Interchange), Christchurch Central City. [Call 03 595 5123]() · [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 Its own website describes it as “Your local FreshChoice Supermarket is dedicated to providing the highest quality fresh food and the very best customer service. Find your local store”. Getting there, the nearest bus stop (Bus Interchange (Platform C), route 3, route 5, route 29) is 38 m away; a separated cycleway passes within 74 m; council off-street parking (645 spaces) is 18 m away. The address’s own page keeps 25 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._ ## What the record holds - **Address:** 71 Lichfield Street, next to the Crossing Carpark (opposite Bus Interchange) _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ - **Kind:** Supermarkets _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ - **Phone:** 03 595 5123 _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ - **Website:** http://freshchoice.co.nz/ _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ · _its own site agrees_ - **Social:** https://www.facebook.com/freshchoicenz/, https://www.instagram.com/freshchoicenz/ _(Its own website)_ - **NZBN:** 9429041466117, NZ Limited Company _(NZBN register)_ - **Registered name:** BROWNS CHRISTCHURCH CENTRAL LIMITED _(NZBN register)_ - **Registered since:** 2014-10-23 _(NZBN register)_ - **Industry:** Grocery supermarket operation _(NZBN register)_ ## In its own listing Fresh Choice City Market is located in the heart of Christchurch and is a supermarket with a difference. You'll not only find savings on your everyday groceries, you'll find the freshest of local food, Canterbury's most loved brands and an extensive range of goods for the avid foodie, kitchen connoisseur or wine lover. Open 7 days, 7am - 9pm _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:** Transport _(District Plan)_ - **Address record:** [71 Lichfield Street](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/71-lichfield-street), 25 reports on file ## What stood on Lichfield Street [1870, Early Colombo Street crossing Lichfield Street](https://www.canterburystories.nz/collections/star/prints/pre1900/ccl-cs-4135) _From Canterbury Stories. This photograph names the street, not this business. The street page pairs it with a Street View pose verified outside Cactus Outdoor, 2025-03._ [The street’s then and now](https://www.chch.live/street/christchurch-central-city/lichfield-street#s-then) ## The reports nearby 5,738 reports pinned within 250 m of the point, a pin is where a reporter stood, not a claim about the place. - [Graffiti on a sign, mural or public art](https://www.chch.live/report/9167504), [250 High St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/250-high-street) - [Pavement - Damaged](https://www.chch.live/report/9146776), [159 Manchester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/159-manchester-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9143752), [216 High Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/216-high-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9143742), [261F High Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/261f-high-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9143729), [111 Cashel Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/111-cashel-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9143727), BNZ Centre 105 Cashel Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9140475), [161 Cashel Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/161-cashel-street) - [Trees - General](https://www.chch.live/report/9139196), [182 Cashel Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/182-cashel-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9139011), [200 Tuam Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/200-tuam-street) - [Facility - General Request](https://www.chch.live/report/9136183), [665 Colombo Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/665-colombo-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9131771), [665 Colombo St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/665-colombo-street) - [Facility - General Request](https://www.chch.live/report/9127223), [80 Lichfield Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/80-lichfield-street) ## Getting there - Bus stop, Bus Interchange (Platform C), 38 m (routes 3, 5, 29, 60, 80, 81, 84, 85, 86) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Bus stop, Bus Interchange (Intercity stop), 44 m (routes 3, 8, 80) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Bus stop, Bus Interchange (Platform D), 52 m (routes 1, 7, 8, 27, 44, 91, 92, 95) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Separated cycleway, 74 m _(Council cycleway layer)_ - Car park, The Crossing car park building, 18 m (645 spaces, 13 mobility) _(Council parking data)_ - [Lichfield Street](https://www.chch.live/street/christchurch-central-city/lichfield-street), the street’s own record - [Directions on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Fresh%20Choice%20City%20Market%2C%2071%20Lichfield%20Street%2C%20next%20to%20the%20Crossing%20Carpark%20(opposite%20Bus%20Interchange)%2C%20Christchurch) - [Street View](https://www.google.com/maps?q&layer=c&cbll=-43.53412921481941,172.6375938330352) ## Nearby - [Espresso Car Wash](https://www.chch.live/business/espresso-car-wash-christchurch-central-city), Business, 5 m - [Flight Centre](https://www.chch.live/business/flight-centre-christchurch-central-city), Business, 6 m - [Lil’ Ruby](https://www.chch.live/business/lil-ruby-christchurch-central-city), Cafés, 9 m - [Quick Fit Alterations](https://www.chch.live/business/quick-fit-alterations-christchurch-central-city), Tailors, 16 m - [Kess Hair and Beauty](https://www.chch.live/business/kess-hair-and-beauty-christchurch-central-city), Beauty, 18 m - [Cellopod](https://www.chch.live/business/cellopod-christchurch-central-city), Phone shops, 22 m - [High Street Triangles](https://www.chch.live/park/1903-high-street-triangles), park, 128 m - [City Mall](https://www.chch.live/park/1278-city-mall), park, 148 m - [Excelsior Hotel Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1528-excelsior-hotel-reserve), Botanic, 193 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._ - [Re:start - Lichfield Street](https://www.chch.live/facility/car-park-31), Car park, 142 m ## The nearest other supermarkets - [FreshChoice](https://www.chch.live/business/freshchoice-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 27 m - [Freshchoice City Market](https://www.chch.live/business/freshchoice-city-market-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 62 m - [Reduced to Clear](https://www.chch.live/business/reduced-to-clear-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 538 m - [PAK'nSave](https://www.chch.live/business/pak-nsave-sydenham), Sydenham, 548 m - [Pak'n Save Moorhouse](https://www.chch.live/business/pak-n-save-moorhouse-sydenham), Sydenham, 589 m - [Moorhouse PAK N Save](https://www.chch.live/business/moorhouse-pak-n-save-sydenham), Sydenham, 591 m - [Countdown Moorhouse](https://www.chch.live/business/countdown-moorhouse-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 602 m - [Woolworths](https://www.chch.live/business/woolworths-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 617 m - [Every one in Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/businesses/supermarket#in-christchurch-central-city) ## Also in Christchurch Central City - [Stirling Women](https://www.chch.live/business/stirling-women-christchurch-central-city), Business, 30 m - [The Gift Shop](https://www.chch.live/business/the-gift-shop-christchurch-central-city), Gift shops, 30 m - [OPSM](https://www.chch.live/business/opsm-christchurch-central-city), Optometrists, 32 m - [Black and White Coffee Cartel](https://www.chch.live/business/black-and-white-coffee-cartel-christchurch-central-city-3), Cafés, 34 m - [Espresso Carwash](https://www.chch.live/business/espresso-carwash-christchurch-central-city), Car washes, 35 m - [Zeek's Mediterranean Kitchen](https://www.chch.live/business/zeek-s-mediterranean-kitchen-christchurch-central-city), Fast food, 41 m - [ProfessioNail](https://www.chch.live/business/professionail-christchurch-central-city), Cosmetics, 43 m - [Ruby](https://www.chch.live/business/ruby-christchurch-central-city), Clothing, 45 m - [Juliette Hogan](https://www.chch.live/business/juliette-hogan-christchurch-central-city), Clothing, 46 m - [Colony](https://www.chch.live/business/colony-christchurch-central-city), Gift shops, 48 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=-43.53412921481941&lon=172.6375938330352) - [On the map](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.53412921481941,172.6375938330352,17) - [Documents that name it](https://www.chch.live/documents?q=Fresh%20Choice%20City%20Market) - [Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city), the suburb ## Questions, answered briefly **What is Fresh Choice City Market?** A supermarket in Christchurch Central City, Christchurch. **Where is Fresh Choice City Market?** 71 Lichfield Street, next to the Crossing Carpark (opposite Bus Interchange), Christchurch Central City, on [Lichfield Street](https://www.chch.live/street/christchurch-central-city/lichfield-street). [On the map →](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.53412921481941,172.6375938330352,17) **Is Fresh Choice City Market still trading?** The council’s 2024 directory lists it, and a live NZBN entry says it still trades. **How do you contact Fresh Choice City Market?** phone [03 595 5123](tel:035955123) (Find Christchurch, 2024), its [website](http://freshchoice.co.nz/) (Find Christchurch, 2024). **What other supermarkets are near Fresh Choice City Market?** [FreshChoice](https://www.chch.live/business/freshchoice-christchurch-central-city) (27 m), [Freshchoice City Market](https://www.chch.live/business/freshchoice-city-market-christchurch-central-city) (62 m), [Reduced to Clear](https://www.chch.live/business/reduced-to-clear-christchurch-central-city) (538 m), [every one in the city](https://www.chch.live/businesses/supermarket). **What’s near Fresh Choice City Market?** [the address’s own record](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/71-lichfield-street) holds 25 reports; 6 other premises within a short walk, nearest [Espresso Car Wash](https://www.chch.live/business/espresso-car-wash-christchurch-central-city) (5 m); the Bus Interchange (Platform C) bus stop is 38 m away: routes 3, 5, 29, 60, 80, 81, 84, 85, 86; a separated cycleway passes within 74 m; nearest park: [High Street Triangles](https://www.chch.live/park/1903-high-street-triangles) (128 m). **What stood where Fresh Choice City Market is, before?** [The heritage-register places nearest the pin →](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.53412921481941&lon=172.6375938330352) ## 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 2026-10-28 --- HTML: https://www.chch.live/business/fresh-choice-city-market-christchurch-central-city Directory: https://www.chch.live/businesses Category: https://www.chch.live/businesses/supermarket Suburb: https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city