# Paper Bag Princess, Christchurch Central City

Paper Bag Princess is a clothing shop in Christchurch Central City.

[Call 03 925 9165](<tel:+6439259165>) · [Directions](<https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Paper%20Bag%20Princess%2C%20Christchurch%20Central%20City%2C%20Christchurch>) · [Website](<https://recycleboutique.co.nz/>) · [Google Maps](<https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Paper%20Bag%20Princess%2C%20Christchurch%20Central%20City%2C%20Christchurch>)

**Listed.** On OpenStreetMap.

The picture the page leads with, from its own website: [business image](<https://api.chch.live/biz-img?slug=paper-bag-princess-christchurch-central-city&source=owner>).

## About, in one paragraph

Its own website describes it as “Recycle Boutique is a consignment store helping you buy and sell men's & women's second hand designer clothing”. It opens six or more days a week. Getting there, the nearest bus stop (Madras St near Southwark St, route 8, route 84, route 85) is 124 m away; a separated cycleway passes the door; council off-street parking (100 spaces) is 61 m away.

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

## Opening hours

- Monday – Saturday: 10 am to 5 pm
- Sunday: 11 am to 4 pm

_Source: OpenStreetMap, confirm before a special trip._

## What the record holds

- **Kind:** Clothing _(OpenStreetMap)_
- **Phone:** +64 3 925 9165 _(OpenStreetMap)_
- **Website:** https://recycleboutique.co.nz/ _(OpenStreetMap)_ · _its own site agrees_
- **Social:** https://www.facebook.com/recycleboutiquenz, https://www.instagram.com/recycleboutiquenz/ _(Its own website)_
- **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:** Central City Mixed Use Zone (South Frame) _(District Plan)_


## The reports nearby
5,346 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/9139011), [200 Tuam Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/200-tuam-street)
- [Graffiti on a sign, mural or public art](https://www.chch.live/report/9126704), [188 High St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/188-high-street)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9126575), [130 Lichfield St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/130-lichfield-street)
- [Poles and Signage - General](https://www.chch.live/report/9124363), 118–130 Lichfield St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
- [Street Gutters / Storm Water](https://www.chch.live/report/9116763), [103 Manchester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/103-manchester-street)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9100015), [258 Saint Asaph St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/258-saint-asaph-street)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9100005), [265 Saint Asaph St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/265-saint-asaph-street)
- [Poles and Signage - General](https://www.chch.live/report/9095785), [191 High Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/191-high-street)
- [Animal - Deceased](https://www.chch.live/report/9095591), [164 High Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/164-high-street)
- [Hazard, vehicle](https://www.chch.live/report/9083730), [270 Saint Asaph Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/270-saint-asaph-street)
- [Hazard, vehicle](https://www.chch.live/report/9083611), [68 Manchester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/68-manchester-street)
- [Pavement - General](https://www.chch.live/report/9082060), Rauora Park 214 Manchester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
## Getting there

- Bus stop, Madras St near Southwark St, 124 m (routes 8, 84, 85, 95) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Bus stop, Tuam St near Madras St, 162 m (routes 1, 3, 5, 80) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Bus stop, Ara Institute, 209 m (routes 1, 3, 5, 80, 81) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Separated cycleway, passes the door _(Council cycleway layer)_
- Car park, Central Park off-street parking, 61 m (100 spaces, 1 EV) _(Council parking data)_
- [Directions on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Paper%20Bag%20Princess%2C%20Christchurch%20Central%20City%2C%20Christchurch)
- [Street View](https://www.google.com/maps?q&layer=c&cbll=-43.5360168,172.641848)

## Nearby

- [hairyLemon Digital](https://www.chch.live/business/hairylemon-digital-christchurch-central-city), Business, 6 m
- [Sacred Laser](https://www.chch.live/business/sacred-laser-christchurch-central-city), Business, 14 m
- [Bohemian Bakery](https://www.chch.live/business/bohemian-bakery-christchurch-central-city), Bakeries, 19 m
- [Pasta Pasta](https://www.chch.live/business/pasta-pasta-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 22 m
- [Little Monday Wine Bar](https://www.chch.live/business/little-monday-wine-bar-christchurch-central-city), Bars & pubs, 24 m
- [The Monday Room](https://www.chch.live/business/the-monday-room-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 30 m
- [Wilson Park](https://www.chch.live/park/1557-wilson-park), park, 131 m
- [Excelsior Hotel Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1528-excelsior-hotel-reserve), Botanic, 223 m
- [Gasson Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1083-gasson-reserve), park, 479 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._
- [St Asaph](https://www.chch.live/facility/car-park-36), Car park, 147 m

## The nearest other clothing

- [Paper Swan Bride](https://www.chch.live/business/paper-swan-bride-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 74 m
- [Monotone](https://www.chch.live/business/monotone-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 83 m
- [As Colour](https://www.chch.live/business/as-colour-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 302 m
- [K Vault Boutique](https://www.chch.live/business/k-vault-boutique-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 319 m
- [Augustine](https://www.chch.live/business/augustine-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 328 m
- [Outsiders](https://www.chch.live/business/outsiders-christchurch-central-city-2), Christchurch Central City, 359 m
- [Sweaty Betty](https://www.chch.live/business/sweaty-betty-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 361 m
- [LSKD](https://www.chch.live/business/lskd-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 365 m
- [Every one in Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/businesses/clothes#in-christchurch-central-city)

## Also in Christchurch Central City

- [New City Barbers](https://www.chch.live/business/new-city-barbers-christchurch-central-city), Hairdressers, 31 m
- [Utopia Ice - High Street](https://www.chch.live/business/utopia-ice-high-street-christchurch-central-city), Business, 32 m
- [Hokitika Sandwich Company](https://www.chch.live/business/hokitika-sandwich-company-christchurch-central-city), Fast food, 40 m
- [Mobil Mart](https://www.chch.live/business/mobil-mart-christchurch-central-city), Dairies & convenience, 49 m
- [Mobil](https://www.chch.live/business/mobil-christchurch-central-city-2), Petrol stations, 52 m
- [Steampunk Laboratory](https://www.chch.live/business/steampunk-laboratory-christchurch-central-city), Fast food, 54 m
- [Thonglor Thai Restaurant](https://www.chch.live/business/thonglor-thai-restaurant-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 56 m
- [Thai Box](https://www.chch.live/business/thai-box-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 57 m
- [Black & White Coffee Cartel](https://www.chch.live/business/black-white-coffee-cartel-christchurch-central-city-2), Cafés, 58 m
- [Kennett Crafted Jewels](https://www.chch.live/business/kennett-crafted-jewels-christchurch-central-city), Business, 58 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=-43.5360168&lon=172.641848)
- [On the map](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.5360168,172.641848,17)
- [Documents that name it](https://www.chch.live/documents?q=Paper%20Bag%20Princess)
- [Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city), the suburb
- [The OSM record](https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/5264981491), fix it there


## Questions, answered briefly

**What is Paper Bag Princess?**

A clothing shop in Christchurch Central City, Christchurch.

**Where is Paper Bag Princess?**

Somewhere in Christchurch Central City, the record holds no street address. [On the map →](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.5360168,172.641848,17)

**Is Paper Bag Princess still trading?**

On OpenStreetMap.

**How do you contact Paper Bag Princess?**

phone [03 925 9165](tel:+6439259165), its [website](https://recycleboutique.co.nz/).

**When is Paper Bag Princess open?**

Monday – Saturday: 10 am to 5 pm; Sunday: 11 am to 4 pm, as mapped on OpenStreetMap.

**What other clothing are near Paper Bag Princess?**

[Paper Swan Bride](https://www.chch.live/business/paper-swan-bride-christchurch-central-city) (74 m), [Monotone](https://www.chch.live/business/monotone-christchurch-central-city) (83 m), [As Colour](https://www.chch.live/business/as-colour-christchurch-central-city) (302 m), [every one in the city](https://www.chch.live/businesses/clothes).

**What’s near Paper Bag Princess?**

6 other premises within a short walk, nearest [hairyLemon Digital](https://www.chch.live/business/hairylemon-digital-christchurch-central-city) (6 m); the Madras St near Southwark St bus stop is 124 m away: routes 8, 84, 85, 95; a separated cycleway passes the door; nearest park: [Wilson Park](https://www.chch.live/park/1557-wilson-park) (131 m).

**What stood where Paper Bag Princess is, before?**

[The heritage-register places nearest the pin →](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.5360168&lon=172.641848)

## 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)
- 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
- Record assembled 2026-10-23

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