Matatiki Hornby Centre

Hours & Information

Closed until 9:00am today

Regular Hours

Monday 
9:00AM - 6:00PM
Tuesday 
9:00AM - 6:00PM
Wednesday 
9:00AM - 6:00PM
Thursday 
9:00AM - 6:00PM
Friday 
9:00AM - 6:00PM
Saturday 
10:00AM - 4:00PM
Sunday 
10:00AM - 4:00PM

Upcoming Holidays and Closures

Show Day
Friday, November 13, 2026
Closed All Day
25 Smarts Road
Hornby, Christchurch 8042
Phone: 03-941 7923

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Holidays and Closures

  • Show Day
    Friday, November 13, 2026
    Closed All Day
  • Christmas
    Friday, December 25, 2026
    Closed All Day
  • Boxing Day
    Saturday, December 26, 2026
    Closed All Day
  • Boxing Day (observed)
    Monday, December 28, 2026
    Closed All Day
  • New Year's Day
    Friday, January 1, 2027
    Closed All Day
  • Day after New Year's Day
    Saturday, January 2, 2027
    Closed All Day
  • Day after New Year's Day (observed)
    Monday, January 4, 2027
    Closed All Day
  • Waitangi Day
    Saturday, February 6, 2027
    Closed All Day
  • Waitangi Day (observed)
    Monday, February 8, 2027
    Closed All Day
  • Good Friday
    Friday, March 26, 2027
    Closed All Day
  • Easter Monday
    Monday, March 29, 2027
    Closed All Day
  • Anzac Day
    Sunday, April 25, 2027
    Closed All Day
  • Anzac Day (observed)
    Monday, April 26, 2027
    Closed All Day
  • King's Birthday
    Monday, June 7, 2027
    Closed All Day
  • Matariki
    Friday, June 25, 2027
    Closed All Day

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