# The Loft Coworking Tech Hub, Christchurch Central City

The Loft Coworking Tech Hub is a venue at 146a Lichfield Street, Central City, Christchurch.

[Directions](<https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=The%20Loft%20Coworking%20Tech%20Hub%2C%20146a%20Lichfield%20Street%2C%20Central%20City%2C%20Christchurch>) · [Website](<https://www.loft-chch.co.nz/>) · [Google Maps](<https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The%20Loft%20Coworking%20Tech%20Hub%2C%20146a%20Lichfield%20Street%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: 03 371 9454.

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

## About, in one paragraph

On the record it offers priced $40 - $550. Its own website describes it as “The Loft is the coolest coworking spot, perfect for your business or freelance gig. Our modern workspace has it all: hot desks, private offices, and top-notch meeting rooms flooded with natural light.”…. It opens Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, typically 8 am to 5 pm. Getting there, the nearest bus stop (Tuam St near Madras St, route 1, route 3, route 5) is 186 m away; a shared zone passes the door; council off-street parking is 46 m away. The address’s own page keeps 2 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 and the business’s own website, sources below._

## Opening hours

- Monday – Friday: 8 am to 5 pm
- Saturday – Sunday: Closed

_Source: Its own website, confirm before a special trip._

## What the record holds

- **Address:** 146a Lichfield Street, Central City _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_
- **Kind:** Venues & events _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_
- **Phone:** 033719454 _(Its own website)_
- **Website:** https://www.loft-chch.co.nz/ _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ · _its own site agrees_
- **Price range:** $40 - $550 _(Its own website)_

## In its own listing

The Loft in Christchurch is the coolest coworking spot, perfect for your business or freelance gig. The modern workspace has it all: monthly desk rental, hot desking, private offices, and top-notch meeting rooms. Bask in the natural light while you enjoy free coffee from the Nespresso coffee machine or grab a cold drink from the drinks fridge. But it's not just about the space. The Loft is also about community. Join for networking events, workshops, and talks that inspire creativity and connection. Rub shoulders with industry pros and make valuable collaborations. They take care of everything, ensuring a welcoming and inclusive environment for everyone. Whether you're a startup, freelancer, or remote worker.

_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:** [146a Lichfield Street](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/146a-lichfield-street), 2 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
5,176 reports pinned within 250 m of the point, a pin is where a reporter stood, not a claim about the place.
- [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/9143790), [220A Madras Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/220a-madras-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)
- [Park - General Request](https://www.chch.live/report/9133909), [179 Cashel St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/179-cashel-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/9126651), [236 Cashel St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/236-cashel-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
- [Pavement - Damaged](https://www.chch.live/report/9118521), [169 Cashel St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/169-cashel-street)
- [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)
- [Park - General Request](https://www.chch.live/report/9112284), [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/9105842), [132 Manchester St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/132-manchester-street)
## Getting there

- Bus stop, Tuam St near Madras St, 186 m (routes 1, 3, 5, 80) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Bus stop, Hereford St near Latimer Square, 242 m (routes 60) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Bus stop, Hereford St near Latimer Square, 260 m (routes 60) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Shared zone, passes the door _(Council cycleway layer)_
- Car park, Mainland parking, 46 m (21 spaces) _(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=The%20Loft%20Coworking%20Tech%20Hub%2C%20146a%20Lichfield%20Street%2C%20Central%20City%2C%20Christchurch)
- [Street View](https://www.google.com/maps?q&layer=c&cbll=-43.53429838645224,172.64161592134425)

## Nearby

- [Sal's](https://www.chch.live/business/sal-s-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 5 m
- [Pot Stick on Poplar](https://www.chch.live/business/pot-stick-on-poplar-christchurch-central-city), Fast food, 14 m
- [Bánh Mì Em](https://www.chch.live/business/banh-mi-em-christchurch-central-city), Fast food, 15 m
- [Pot Sticker Dumpling Bar](https://www.chch.live/business/pot-sticker-dumpling-bar-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 15 m
- [Sushi Pop Sushi & Bowl](https://www.chch.live/business/sushi-pop-sushi-bowl-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 16 m
- [The Kebab House](https://www.chch.live/business/the-kebab-house-christchurch-central-city), Fast food, 16 m
- [Excelsior Hotel Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1528-excelsior-hotel-reserve), Botanic, 142 m
- [Wilson Park](https://www.chch.live/park/1557-wilson-park), park, 286 m
- [High Street Triangles](https://www.chch.live/park/1903-high-street-triangles), park, 355 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, 262 m

## The nearest other venues & events

- [One New Zealand Stadium](https://www.chch.live/business/one-new-zealand-stadium-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 216 m
- [Kensington Fun House Bar](https://www.chch.live/business/kensington-fun-house-bar-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 261 m
- [Miele Experience Centre](https://www.chch.live/business/miele-experience-centre-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 429 m
- [The Bedford](https://www.chch.live/business/the-bedford-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 481 m
- [The Collect](https://www.chch.live/business/the-collect-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 548 m
- [Space Academy](https://www.chch.live/business/space-academy-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 589 m
- [The Green Lab - Understorey](https://www.chch.live/business/the-green-lab-understorey-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 624 m
- [The Greenhouse Room](https://www.chch.live/business/the-greenhouse-room-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 633 m
- [Every one in Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/businesses/venue#in-christchurch-central-city)

## Also in Christchurch Central City

- [Kiwi Viking Subs](https://www.chch.live/business/kiwi-viking-subs-christchurch-central-city), Fast food, 19 m
- [Black & White Coffee Cartel - Lichfield Street](https://www.chch.live/business/black-white-coffee-cartel-lichfield-street-christchurch-central-city), Cafés, 21 m
- [Jaba Grill & Bar](https://www.chch.live/business/jaba-grill-bar-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 22 m
- [The Poplar Social Club](https://www.chch.live/business/the-poplar-social-club-christchurch-central-city), Bars & pubs, 25 m
- [A'mano authentic pasta & cucina](https://www.chch.live/business/a-mano-authentic-pasta-cucina-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 27 m
- [Robbie's Sports Bar and Restaurant - Lichfield Courtyard](https://www.chch.live/business/robbie-s-sports-bar-and-restaurant-lichfield-courtyard-christchurch-central-city), Bars & pubs, 31 m
- [Brew Bar - Dux Central](https://www.chch.live/business/brew-bar-dux-central-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 32 m
- [The Emerald Room - Dux Central](https://www.chch.live/business/the-emerald-room-dux-central-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 32 m
- [The Upper Dux - Dux Central](https://www.chch.live/business/the-upper-dux-dux-central-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 32 m
- [Robbie's Lichfield Sports Bar & Restaurant](https://www.chch.live/business/robbie-s-lichfield-sports-bar-restaurant-christchurch-central-city), Bars & pubs, 33 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=-43.53429838645224&lon=172.64161592134425)
- [On the map](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.53429838645224,172.64161592134425,17)
- [Documents that name it](https://www.chch.live/documents?q=The%20Loft%20Coworking%20Tech%20Hub)
- [Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city), the suburb


## Questions, answered briefly

**What is The Loft Coworking Tech Hub?**

A venue in Christchurch Central City, Christchurch.

**Where is The Loft Coworking Tech Hub?**

146a Lichfield Street, Central City, on [Lichfield Street](https://www.chch.live/street/christchurch-central-city/lichfield-street). [On the map →](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.53429838645224,172.64161592134425,17)

**Is The Loft Coworking Tech Hub 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 The Loft Coworking Tech Hub?**

phone [03 371 9454](tel:033719454) (its own website), its [website](https://www.loft-chch.co.nz/) (Find Christchurch, 2024).

**When is The Loft Coworking Tech Hub open?**

Monday – Friday: 8 am to 5 pm; Saturday – Sunday: Closed, as its own website states.

**What other venues & events are near The Loft Coworking Tech Hub?**

[One New Zealand Stadium](https://www.chch.live/business/one-new-zealand-stadium-christchurch-central-city) (216 m), [Kensington Fun House Bar](https://www.chch.live/business/kensington-fun-house-bar-christchurch-central-city) (261 m), [Miele Experience Centre](https://www.chch.live/business/miele-experience-centre-christchurch-central-city) (429 m), [every one in the city](https://www.chch.live/businesses/venue).

**What’s near The Loft Coworking Tech Hub?**

[the address’s own record](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/146a-lichfield-street) holds 2 reports; 6 other premises within a short walk, nearest [Sal's](https://www.chch.live/business/sal-s-christchurch-central-city) (5 m); the Tuam St near Madras St bus stop is 186 m away: routes 1, 3, 5, 80; a shared zone passes the door; nearest park: [Excelsior Hotel Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1528-excelsior-hotel-reserve) (142 m).

**What stood where The Loft Coworking Tech Hub is, before?**

[The heritage-register places nearest the pin →](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.53429838645224&lon=172.64161592134425)

## 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
- Record assembled 2026-10-24

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