Welcome to Welles Street – the heart of South Town.
The Welder is an authentic mix of retail, hospitality and health & wellbeing spaces for boutique businesses.
On the edge of the CBD, Welles Street now has a mix of retail, hospitality and residential developments shaping up to become Christchurch’s first true central city neighbourhood.
Up to 15 spaces available ranging from 30sqm kiosk sites to 200sqm spaces for premium restaurant or retail operations. The first floor has beautiful spaces with high ceilings and views north over the City and south to the Port Hills.
The Welder is focused on supporting local and boutique Health & Wellbeing businesses that will care for the people of Christchurch and provide a unique and memorable experience.
A truly unique and special group of Central City buildings, visit www.thewelder.nz for more information.
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A husband, father to two girls and professional rugby player all in one, Tim Bateman is no stranger to juggling a busy life.
Introducing Two Raw Sisters, a food company set on changing perceptions about a plant-based diet. Feeling a little like people may have lost touch with food and where it comes from, these two savvy entrepreneurs wanted to make a difference to what their community is eating and in turn help tackle stress, tiredness and illness as a direct result.
Introducing Sam Ellis from Grizzly Baked Goods – Christchurch’s very own modern craft bakery. After travelling and living in North America, Sam returned home wanting to become a baker, and gained some awesome experience working for a sourdough bakery in Hamilton.
From kombucha bars to boutique apartments, "South Town" may be best place to be in central Christchurch.
A hub of artisan-style eateries will soon call Christchurch's Welles St home.
‘Beautiful character and heritage spaces in central Christchurch’. That’s the tagline. But in reality, Box 112’s day to day is much grittier. Think clearing out an old welder’s workshop, strengthening an abandoned heritage building and retrofitting a former grocery distribution centre.
