# The Wizard, Christchurch Central City The Wizard is an attraction at New Regent Street, Central City, Christchurch. [Directions]() · [Website]() · [Google Maps]() **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. ## About, in one paragraph Getting there, the nearest bus stop (Manchester St Super Stop, route 1, route 5, route 7) is 163 m away; a cycle lane passes within 80 m; council off-street parking is 65 m away. 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:** New Regent Street, Central City _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ - **Kind:** Attractions _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ - **Website:** http://my.christchurchcitylibraries.com/the-wizard/ _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ ## In its own listing In 1980 the Canterbury Promotion Council appointed the Wizard official Archwizard of Canterbury. Ten years later, he was appointed Wizard of New Zealand by Prime Minister Mike Moore. Now, the Wizard can often be found in New Regent Street. _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)_ ## The reports nearby 6,492 reports pinned within 250 m of the point, a pin is where a reporter stood, not a claim about the place. - [Road Signage](https://www.chch.live/report/9091986), [162 Gloucester St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/162-gloucester-street) - [Street Gutters / Storm Water](https://www.chch.live/report/9083072), [158 Gloucester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/158-gloucester-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9082771), [196 Gloucester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/196-gloucester-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9082761), Rauora Park 214 Manchester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9082442), [227 Cambridge Terrace, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/227-cambridge-terrace) - [General Request](https://www.chch.live/report/9074919), [230 Cambridge Terrace, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/230-cambridge-terrace) - [General Request](https://www.chch.live/report/9074842), [297-299 Manchester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/297-299-manchester-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9074822), [211 Oxford Terrace, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/211-oxford-terrace) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9074812), Otakaro Orchard 227 Cambridge Terrace, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9074664), [210 Armagh Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/210-armagh-street) - [Graffiti on a playground or in a park](https://www.chch.live/report/9071726), [136 Worcester St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/136-worcester-street) - [Playground Equipment](https://www.chch.live/report/9069386), [177 Armagh St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/177-armagh-street) ## Getting there - Bus stop, Manchester St Super Stop, 163 m (routes 1, 5, 7, 8, 27, 29, 44, 86, 91, 92, 95) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Bus stop, Manchester St Super Stop, 216 m (routes 1, 5, 7, 8, 27, 29, 44, 86, 91, 92, 95) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Bus stop, Gloucester St near Latimer Square, 219 m (routes 5, 7) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Cycle lane, 80 m _(Council cycleway layer)_ - Car park, Wilsons Parking, 65 m (45 spaces) _(Council parking data)_ - [New Regent Street](https://www.chch.live/street/christchurch-central-city/new-regent-street), the street’s own record - [Directions on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=The%20Wizard%2C%20New%20Regent%20Street%2C%20Central%20City%2C%20Christchurch) - [Street View](https://www.google.com/maps?q&layer=c&cbll=-43.52951472657989,172.63871499669006) ## Nearby - [Beadz Unlimited](https://www.chch.live/business/beadz-unlimited-christchurch-central-city), Business, 9 m - [New Regent Nails](https://www.chch.live/business/new-regent-nails-christchurch-central-city), Beauty, 9 m - [Waffle Haus](https://www.chch.live/business/waffle-haus-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 10 m - [Story](https://www.chch.live/business/story-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 11 m - [The Shoe Curator](https://www.chch.live/business/the-shoe-curator-christchurch-central-city), Shoes, 11 m - [The Studio Collective](https://www.chch.live/business/the-studio-collective-christchurch-central-city), Hairdressers, 11 m - [Edmonds Band Rotunda](https://www.chch.live/park/1767-edmonds-band-rotunda), Botanic, 181 m - [Cathedral Square](https://www.chch.live/park/1431-cathedral-square), Botanic, 189 m - [Godley Statue Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1084-godley-statue-reserve), Botanic, 281 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._ - [Turanga Library](https://www.chch.live/facility/library-56), Library, 140 m ## The nearest other attractions - [Booking Station](https://www.chch.live/business/booking-station-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 116 m - [Lime Scooters](https://www.chch.live/business/lime-scooters-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 130 m - [Christchurch Tramway](https://www.chch.live/business/christchurch-tramway-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 145 m - [Margaret Mahy Family Playground](https://www.chch.live/business/margaret-mahy-family-playground-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 231 m - [Waka on Avon](https://www.chch.live/business/waka-on-avon-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 237 m - [CST - Christchurch Sightseeing Tours](https://www.chch.live/business/cst-christchurch-sightseeing-tours-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 239 m - [Cathedral Square Chess Set](https://www.chch.live/business/cathedral-square-chess-set-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 258 m - [Cheapskates Skate Skool](https://www.chch.live/business/cheapskates-skate-skool-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 260 m - [Every one in Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/businesses/attraction#in-christchurch-central-city) ## Also in Christchurch Central City - [Nspyre Red Boutique Hair Lounge](https://www.chch.live/business/nspyre-red-boutique-hair-lounge-christchurch-central-city), Business, 12 m - [Rowena Watson Designs](https://www.chch.live/business/rowena-watson-designs-christchurch-central-city), Jewellery, 13 m - [Stage Door](https://www.chch.live/business/stage-door-christchurch-central-city), Clothing, 15 m - [Twenty Seven Steps](https://www.chch.live/business/twenty-seven-steps-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 15 m - [Gin Gin](https://www.chch.live/business/gin-gin-christchurch-central-city), Bars & pubs, 16 m - [Groovy Glasses Ltd](https://www.chch.live/business/groovy-glasses-ltd-christchurch-central-city), Opticians, 16 m - [CKL Catering And Events](https://www.chch.live/business/ckl-catering-and-events-christchurch-central-city), Caterers, 19 m - [Youngs Jewellers](https://www.chch.live/business/youngs-jewellers-christchurch-central-city), Jewellery, 19 m - [Sushi Sachi](https://www.chch.live/business/sushi-sachi-christchurch-central-city), Fast food, 20 m - [The Dog Box Barbershop](https://www.chch.live/business/the-dog-box-barbershop-christchurch-central-city), Hairdressers, 20 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=-43.52951472657989&lon=172.63871499669006) - [On the map](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.52951472657989,172.63871499669006,17) - [Documents that name it](https://www.chch.live/documents?q=The%20Wizard) - [Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city), the suburb ## Questions, answered briefly **What is The Wizard?** An attraction in Christchurch Central City, Christchurch. **Where is The Wizard?** New Regent Street, Central City, on [New Regent Street](https://www.chch.live/street/christchurch-central-city/new-regent-street). [On the map →](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.52951472657989,172.63871499669006,17) **Is The Wizard 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 Wizard?** its [website](http://my.christchurchcitylibraries.com/the-wizard/) (Find Christchurch, 2024). **What other attractions are near The Wizard?** [Booking Station](https://www.chch.live/business/booking-station-christchurch-central-city) (116 m), [Lime Scooters](https://www.chch.live/business/lime-scooters-christchurch-central-city) (130 m), [Christchurch Tramway](https://www.chch.live/business/christchurch-tramway-christchurch-central-city) (145 m), [every one in the city](https://www.chch.live/businesses/attraction). **What’s near The Wizard?** 6 other premises within a short walk, nearest [Beadz Unlimited](https://www.chch.live/business/beadz-unlimited-christchurch-central-city) (9 m); the Manchester St Super Stop bus stop is 163 m away: routes 1, 5, 7, 8, 27, 29, 44, 86, 91, 92, 95; a cycle lane passes within 80 m; nearest park: [Edmonds Band Rotunda](https://www.chch.live/park/1767-edmonds-band-rotunda) (181 m). **What stood where The Wizard is, before?** [The heritage-register places nearest the pin →](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.52951472657989&lon=172.63871499669006) ## 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 2026-10-19 --- HTML: https://www.chch.live/business/the-wizard-christchurch-central-city Directory: https://www.chch.live/businesses Category: https://www.chch.live/businesses/attraction Suburb: https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city