# Pumanawa Gallery, Christchurch Central City

Pumanawa Gallery is a gallery at Christchurch Arts Centre, 2 Worcester Boulevard, Central City.

[Directions](<https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Pumanawa%20Gallery%2C%20Christchurch%20Arts%20Centre%2C%202%20Worcester%20Boulevard%2C%20Central%20City%2C%20Christchurch>) · [Website](<https://www.artscentre.org.nz/>) · [Google Maps](<https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Pumanawa%20Gallery%2C%20Christchurch%20Arts%20Centre%2C%202%20Worcester%20Boulevard%2C%20Central%20City%2C%20Christchurch>)

**Unconfirmed lead.** Listed only in the council’s Find Christchurch directory, a snapshot from about March 2024. No other source confirms it still trades, check before you go. The directory’s number for it: 03 363 2839.

## About, in one paragraph

Getting there, the nearest bus stop (Rolleston Ave near Gloucester St, route 8) is 123 m away; a separated cycleway passes within 58 m; council off-street parking (54 spaces) is 59 m away. The address’s own page keeps 9 council reports on file. Only the council’s 2024 directory lists it, no other source confirms it still trades, so check before you go.

_Summary written by the site from the public record, sources below._

## What the record holds

- **Address:** Christchurch Arts Centre, 2 Worcester Boulevard, Central City _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_
- **Kind:** Galleries _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_
- **Phone:** 03 363 2839 _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_
- **Website:** https://www.artscentre.org.nz/ _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_
- **Email:** venuesmanager@artscentre.org.nz _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_

## In its own listing

Available as an exhibition space, this new gallery space located in the old Boys High Building at the Christchurch Arts Centre, is called Pumanawa.

_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:** City centre zone _(District Plan)_
- **Heritage item:** Clock Tower Block and Setting, highly significant in the District Plan _(District Plan)_
- **Address record:** [2 Worcester Boulevard](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/2-worcester-boulevard), 9 reports on file


## The reports nearby
2,846 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/9127300), [2 Gloucester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/2-gloucester-street)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9124632), [294G Montreal Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/294g-montreal-street)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9124612), [294 Montreal Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/294-montreal-street)
- [Graffiti on a sign, mural or public art](https://www.chch.live/report/9124038), [28 Gloucester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/28-gloucester-street)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9123981), [326 Montreal Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/326-montreal-street)
- [Graffiti on a sign, mural or public art](https://www.chch.live/report/9113896), [7 Rolleston Avenue, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/7-rolleston-avenue)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9113889), [7 Cashel Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/7-cashel-street)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9113880), [7 Cashel Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/7-cashel-street)
- [Graffiti on a sign, mural or public art](https://www.chch.live/report/9089531), [322 Montreal Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/322-montreal-street)
- [Pavement - Damaged](https://www.chch.live/report/9084216), [11 Rolleston Ave, Canterbury, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/11-rolleston-avenue)
- [Graffiti on a traffic light pole or cabinet, or wa](https://www.chch.live/report/9082415), 7–15 Gloucester St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand
- [Hazard, vehicle](https://www.chch.live/report/9069529), [15 Cashel Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/15-cashel-street)
## Getting there

- Bus stop, Rolleston Ave near Gloucester St, 123 m (routes 8) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Bus stop, Rolleston Ave near Gloucester St, 199 m (routes 8) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Bus stop, Hereford St near Montreal St, 236 m (routes 8) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Separated cycleway, 58 m _(Council cycleway layer)_
- Car park, Ravenscar House Museum, 59 m (54 spaces, 2 mobility, 4 EV) _(Council parking data)_
- [Worcester Boulevard](https://www.chch.live/street/christchurch-central-city/worcester-boulevard), the street’s own record
- [Directions on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Pumanawa%20Gallery%2C%20Christchurch%20Arts%20Centre%2C%202%20Worcester%20Boulevard%2C%20Central%20City%2C%20Christchurch)
- [Street View](https://www.google.com/maps?q&layer=c&cbll=-43.5312115232429,172.62827047453686)

## Nearby

- [Quad Eatery](https://www.chch.live/business/quad-eatery-christchurch-central-city), Cafés, 4 m
- [Fragranzi Artisan Perfume Studio](https://www.chch.live/business/fragranzi-artisan-perfume-studio-christchurch-central-city), Business, 14 m
- [Two Productions](https://www.chch.live/business/two-productions-christchurch-central-city), Cinemas & theatres, 15 m
- [Rutherford's Den](https://www.chch.live/business/rutherford-s-den-christchurch-central-city), Museums, 18 m
- [Bijou Cocktail Bar](https://www.chch.live/business/bijou-cocktail-bar-christchurch-central-city), Bars & pubs, 21 m
- [Paint 'n' Sip Studio](https://www.chch.live/business/paint-n-sip-studio-christchurch-central-city), Bars & pubs, 28 m
- [Armagh Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1254-armagh-reserve), park, 307 m
- [Cranmer Square](https://www.chch.live/park/1817-cranmer-square), Botanic, 423 m
- [Scott Statue Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1727-scott-statue-reserve), Botanic, 431 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._
- [Rolleston Avenue](https://www.chch.live/facility/car-park-29), Car park, 78 m

## The nearest other galleries

- [Ravenscar House](https://www.chch.live/business/ravenscar-house-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 70 m
- [Woodcraft Gallery](https://www.chch.live/business/woodcraft-gallery-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 135 m
- [The Physics Room](https://www.chch.live/business/the-physics-room-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 168 m
- [NMG Gallery](https://www.chch.live/business/nmg-gallery-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 218 m
- [Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū](https://www.chch.live/business/christchurch-art-gallery-te-puna-o-waiwhetu-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 262 m
- [CoCa](https://www.chch.live/business/coca-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 317 m
- [Flare](https://www.chch.live/business/flare-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 758 m
- [The 013 Gallery](https://www.chch.live/business/the-013-gallery-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 845 m
- [Every one in Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/businesses/gallery#in-christchurch-central-city)

## Also in Christchurch Central City

- [The Central Art Gallery](https://www.chch.live/business/the-central-art-gallery-christchurch-central-city), Museums, 34 m
- [Opening 2022: Boutique Arts Hotel](https://www.chch.live/business/opening-2022-boutique-arts-hotel-christchurch-central-city), Venues & events, 36 m
- [Lumière Arthouse Cinema](https://www.chch.live/business/lumiere-arthouse-cinema-christchurch-central-city), Business, 41 m
- [The Fudge Cottage at the Arts Centre](https://www.chch.live/business/the-fudge-cottage-at-the-arts-centre-christchurch-central-city), Delis, 43 m
- [The Free Theatre](https://www.chch.live/business/the-free-theatre-christchurch-central-city), Cinemas & theatres, 49 m
- [Christchurch Rebuild Tour](https://www.chch.live/business/christchurch-rebuild-tour-christchurch-central-city), Attractions, 52 m
- [YHA Rolleston House](https://www.chch.live/business/yha-rolleston-house-christchurch-central-city), Hostels, 53 m
- [Cellar Door](https://www.chch.live/business/cellar-door-christchurch-central-city), Bars & pubs, 56 m
- [Christchurch Hop On Hop Off Tour](https://www.chch.live/business/christchurch-hop-on-hop-off-tour-christchurch-central-city), Attractions, 57 m
- [Discover Christchurch Tour](https://www.chch.live/business/discover-christchurch-tour-christchurch-central-city), Attractions, 57 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=-43.5312115232429&lon=172.62827047453686)
- [On the map](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.5312115232429,172.62827047453686,17)
- [Documents that name it](https://www.chch.live/documents?q=Pumanawa%20Gallery)
- [Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city), the suburb


## Questions, answered briefly

**What is Pumanawa Gallery?**

A gallery in Christchurch Central City, Christchurch.

**Where is Pumanawa Gallery?**

Christchurch Arts Centre, 2 Worcester Boulevard, Central City, on [Worcester Boulevard](https://www.chch.live/street/christchurch-central-city/worcester-boulevard). [On the map →](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.5312115232429,172.62827047453686,17)

**Is Pumanawa Gallery still trading?**

Listed only in the council’s Find Christchurch directory, a snapshot from about March 2024. No other source confirms it still trades, check before you go.

**How do you contact Pumanawa Gallery?**

phone [03 363 2839](tel:033632839) (Find Christchurch, 2024), its [website](https://www.artscentre.org.nz/) (Find Christchurch, 2024), email [venuesmanager@artscentre.org.nz](mailto:venuesmanager@artscentre.org.nz) (Find Christchurch, 2024).

**What other galleries are near Pumanawa Gallery?**

[Ravenscar House](https://www.chch.live/business/ravenscar-house-christchurch-central-city) (70 m), [Woodcraft Gallery](https://www.chch.live/business/woodcraft-gallery-christchurch-central-city) (135 m), [The Physics Room](https://www.chch.live/business/the-physics-room-christchurch-central-city) (168 m), [every one in the city](https://www.chch.live/businesses/gallery).

**What’s near Pumanawa Gallery?**

[the address’s own record](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/2-worcester-boulevard) holds 9 reports; 6 other premises within a short walk, nearest [Quad Eatery](https://www.chch.live/business/quad-eatery-christchurch-central-city) (4 m); the Rolleston Ave near Gloucester St bus stop is 123 m away: route 8; a separated cycleway passes within 58 m; nearest park: [Armagh Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1254-armagh-reserve) (307 m).

**What stood where Pumanawa Gallery is, before?**

[The heritage-register places nearest the pin →](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.5312115232429&lon=172.62827047453686)

## 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)
- Record assembled 2026-10-21

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