# Taking Shape, Addington

Taking Shape is a clothing shop at 6B/66 Clarence Street, Addington, Christchurch, inside the Tower Junction commercial centre.

[Call 03 348 1460](<tel:+6433481460>) · [Directions](<https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Taking%20Shape%2C%206B%2F66%20Clarence%20Street%2C%20Christchurch>) · [Website](<https://takingshape.com/NZ/storelocator/storedetails?slug=tower-junction>) · [Google Maps](<https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Taking%20Shape%2C%206B%2F66%20Clarence%20Street%2C%20Christchurch>)

**Listed.** On OpenStreetMap.

## About, in one paragraph

Its own website describes it as “Visit the Taking Shape Tower Junction store for stylish plus size fashion. Get location details, hours, and more. Shop Taking Shape online or in-store now”. It opens six or more days a week. Getting there, the nearest bus stop (Whiteleigh Ave near Troup Dr, route 120, the Orbiter (anticlockwise)) is 188 m away; a cycle lane passes within 190 m; council off-street parking (343 spaces) is 481 m away. The address’s own page keeps 4 council reports on file.

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

## Opening hours

- Monday: 10 am, 5 pm
- Tuesday, Friday: 9 am, 5.30 pm
- Saturday: 9 am, 5 pm
- Sunday: 10 am, 5 pm

_Source: OpenStreetMap, confirm before a special trip._

## What the record holds

- **Address:** 6B/66 Clarence Street, Christchurch 8011 _(OpenStreetMap)_
- **Kind:** Clothing _(OpenStreetMap)_
- **Phone:** +64 3 348 1460 _(OpenStreetMap)_ · _its own site agrees_
- **Website:** https://takingshape.com/NZ/storelocator/storedetails?slug=tower-junction _(OpenStreetMap)_ · _its own site agrees_
- **Social:** https://www.facebook.com/takingshapeau, https://www.instagram.com/takingshapestyle, https://www.facebook.com/TakingShapeAU/, https://www.instagram.com/takingshapestyle/ _(OpenStreetMap)_

## The ground it stands on

_Facts about the spot, not the business, from the council and ECan layers._

- **District Plan zone:** Large format retail zone _(District Plan)_
- **Commercial centre:** Tower Junction, large format centre _(District Plan)_
- **Address record:** [66 Clarence Street](https://www.chch.live/addington/66-clarence-street), 4 reports on file


## The reports nearby
456 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/8805698), [9 Longley Pl, Canterbury, Christchurch 8024, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/addington/9-longley-place)
- [Street Cleaning](https://www.chch.live/report/8786242), [44 Clarence St South, Canterbury, Christchurch 8024, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/addington/44-clarence-st-south)
- [Graffiti on a sign, mural or public art](https://www.chch.live/report/8637367), [60F Whiteleigh Avenue, Addington, Christchurch 8024, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/addington/60f-whiteleigh-avenue)
- [Dumped Rubbish](https://www.chch.live/report/8316771), [35 Princess St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/addington/35-princess-street)
- [Street Cleaning](https://www.chch.live/report/8285230), [69RR Whiteleigh Avenue, Addington, Christchurch 8024, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/addington/69rr-whiteleigh-avenue)
- [Graffiti on a traffic light pole or cabinet, or wa](https://www.chch.live/report/8280862), [2 Troup Dr, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/addington/2-troup-drive)
- [Damaged Street Sign](https://www.chch.live/report/8209651), [9 Longley Pl, Canterbury, Christchurch 8024, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/addington/9-longley-place)
- [Poles and Signage - General](https://www.chch.live/report/8083293), 5–11 Longley Pl, Canterbury, Christchurch 8024, New Zealand
- [Water Leak](https://www.chch.live/report/8060375), [19 Longley Place, Addington, Christchurch 8024, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/addington/19-longley-place)
- [Hazard, vehicle](https://www.chch.live/report/7903507), [4 Troup Dr, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/addington/4-troup-drive)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/7767072), Whiteleigh Ave near Troup Dr, Canterbury Region 8011, New Zealand
- [Trees - General](https://www.chch.live/report/7732476), [6 Leamington Street, Addington, Christchurch 8024, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/addington/6-leamington-street)
## Getting there

- Bus stop, Whiteleigh Ave near Troup Dr, 188 m (routes 120, Oa) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Bus stop, Whiteleigh Ave near Troup Dr, 220 m (routes 120, Oc) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Bus stop, Whiteleigh Ave near Leamington St, 297 m (routes 120, Oa) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Cycle lane, 190 m _(Council cycleway layer)_
- Car park, CDHB Park n Ride car park, 481 m (343 spaces, 10 mobility) _(Council parking data)_
- [Clarence Street](https://www.chch.live/street/addington/clarence-street), the street’s own record
- [Directions on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Taking%20Shape%2C%206B%2F66%20Clarence%20Street%2C%20Christchurch)
- [Street View](https://www.google.com/maps?q&layer=c&cbll=-43.5396427,172.6064843)

## Nearby

- [Bakers Delight Tower Junction](https://www.chch.live/business/bakers-delight-tower-junction-addington), Business, 12 m
- [Skechers](https://www.chch.live/business/skechers-addington), Shoes, 13 m
- [Anna's Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/anna-s-cafe-addington), Cafés, 69 m
- [Raw Essentials](https://www.chch.live/business/raw-essentials-addington), Pet shops, 71 m
- [Tower Nails & Beauty](https://www.chch.live/business/tower-nails-beauty-addington), Beauty, 73 m
- [TranzAlpine](https://www.chch.live/business/tranzalpine-addington), Attractions, 74 m
- [Christchurch Railway Station Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/961-christchurch-railway-station-reserve), Botanic, 100 m
- [Longley Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1249-longley-reserve), park, 207 m
- [Walsall Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1773-walsall-reserve), park, 471 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 clothing

- [Caroline Eve](https://www.chch.live/business/caroline-eve-addington), Addington, 75 m
- [North Beach](https://www.chch.live/business/north-beach-addington), Addington, 92 m
- [Harvey Norman (Electrical Outlet) Tower Junction](https://www.chch.live/business/harvey-norman-electrical-outlet-tower-junction-addington), Addington, 113 m
- [Swanndri](https://www.chch.live/business/swanndri-addington), Addington, 205 m
- [Plumb'In Bathroom & Kitchen Factory Shop](https://www.chch.live/business/plumb-in-bathroom-kitchen-factory-shop-riccarton), Riccarton, 349 m
- [Mini Moocher](https://www.chch.live/business/mini-moocher-addington), Addington, 663 m
- [Augustine Outlet](https://www.chch.live/business/augustine-outlet-addington), Addington, 673 m
- [Kimberleys Fashion Outlet](https://www.chch.live/business/kimberleys-fashion-outlet-riccarton), Riccarton, 749 m
- [Every one in Addington](https://www.chch.live/businesses/clothes#in-addington)

## Also in Addington

- [Touch Indian Restaurant & Bar](https://www.chch.live/business/touch-indian-restaurant-bar-addington), Restaurants, 82 m
- [Storage Box](https://www.chch.live/business/storage-box-addington), Furniture, 99 m
- [Liquorland](https://www.chch.live/business/liquorland-addington), Bottle stores, 107 m
- [Speights Ale House Tower Junction](https://www.chch.live/business/speights-ale-house-tower-junction-addington), Restaurants, 108 m
- [Paper Tree PostShop KiwiBank](https://www.chch.live/business/paper-tree-postshop-kiwibank-addington), Stationery, 114 m
- [Mountain Warehouse](https://www.chch.live/business/mountain-warehouse-addington), Outdoor gear, 115 m
- [Look Sharp Store](https://www.chch.live/business/look-sharp-store-addington), Party, 116 m
- [Hub Cycles](https://www.chch.live/business/hub-cycles-addington), Bike shops, 124 m
- [Bed Bath & Beyond](https://www.chch.live/business/bed-bath-beyond-addington), Houseware, 129 m
- [Kiwibank](https://www.chch.live/business/kiwibank-addington-2), ATMs, 130 m
- [Every kind of business in Addington](https://www.chch.live/addington#s-biz)

## Doors

- [What stood on this ground](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.5396427&lon=172.6064843)
- [On the map](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.5396427,172.6064843,17)
- [Documents that name it](https://www.chch.live/documents?q=Taking%20Shape)
- [Addington](https://www.chch.live/addington), the suburb
- [The OSM record](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/1116476380), fix it there


## Questions, answered briefly

**What is Taking Shape?**

A clothing shop in Addington, Christchurch.

**Where is Taking Shape?**

6B/66 Clarence Street, Addington, on [Clarence Street](https://www.chch.live/street/addington/clarence-street). [On the map →](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.5396427,172.6064843,17)

**Is Taking Shape still trading?**

On OpenStreetMap.

**How do you contact Taking Shape?**

phone [03 348 1460](tel:+6433481460), its [website](https://takingshape.com/NZ/storelocator/storedetails?slug=tower-junction).

**When is Taking Shape open?**

Monday: 10 am, 5 pm; Tuesday, Friday: 9 am, 5.30 pm; Saturday: 9 am, 5 pm; Sunday: 10 am, 5 pm, as mapped on OpenStreetMap.

**What other clothing are near Taking Shape?**

[Caroline Eve](https://www.chch.live/business/caroline-eve-addington) (75 m), [North Beach](https://www.chch.live/business/north-beach-addington) (92 m), [Harvey Norman (Electrical Outlet) Tower Junction](https://www.chch.live/business/harvey-norman-electrical-outlet-tower-junction-addington) (113 m), [every one in the city](https://www.chch.live/businesses/clothes).

**What’s near Taking Shape?**

[the address’s own record](https://www.chch.live/addington/66-clarence-street) holds 4 reports; 6 other premises within a short walk, nearest [Bakers Delight Tower Junction](https://www.chch.live/business/bakers-delight-tower-junction-addington) (12 m); the Whiteleigh Ave near Troup Dr bus stop is 188 m away: routes 120, Oa; a cycle lane passes within 190 m; nearest park: [Christchurch Railway Station Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/961-christchurch-railway-station-reserve) (100 m).

**What stood where Taking Shape is, before?**

[The heritage-register places nearest the pin →](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.5396427&lon=172.6064843)

## 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 2026-10-16

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