Riccarton Market, Christchurch

Site/Stall Information

• Your single site measures 3 metres wide x 6 metres deep. A double site measures 6 metres x 6 metres.
• Almost all of our covered sites/structures are permanently tenanted year round, we cannot guarantee covered sites to casual stallholders. Please contact us before booking if you have concerns.
• Please keep within the boundaries as defined by the markers in each corner of the site.
• Your product display or signage must not extend into the walkway.
• Please unload your vehicle promptly and park in the carpark to the east of the Market area. Parking your vehicle on site is acceptable; you must leave room for your product within the site. Rotary volunteers wearing yellow Hi Viz jackets are there to assist you find your site.
• Please do not park your vehicle on the site next door (if empty).
• Tables can be hired for $10 each and will be delivered to your site.
• For public safety, portable signs must not be placed in the alleyways.
• Please refer problems with your site or with neighbouring stalls to the Market Manager promptly. IMPORTANT to keep your till float and takings safe and secure at all times.
• For any emergencies, please report to the office by phone (027) 226 4229 or contact or market staff in yellow high viz jackets.
• Only flattened empty cardboard cartons are to be placed in the recycling cage.
• Small items of rubbish can be placed in the wheelie bins. You are requested to take home bulky items for disposal in the city waste collection. Our waste system is limited and is mainly for public rubbish. NOTE – cardboard must not be placed in the wheelie bins. No household rubbish please.
• Goods for sale must not be hawked around the market area; all selling must be done from your site. Pamphlets, flyers or advertising material cannot be distributed around the Market or placed on vehicles.
• Please co-operate with your neighbour.
• Raffles are not permitted from stalls except if prior approval has been obtained from the Market Manager. Sausage sizzles are not permitted.
• Food items being sold at the market should be prepared in commercial food premises subject to a licence or food handling certificate issued by the Christchurch City Council. Prepared food must be displayed covered with wrapping or in a display case. A tent or gazebo should be erected to protect from the sun.
• You can become a permanent stallholder on application to the Market Manager. The minimum term is 6 months.
• We recommend early bookings for trading in October, November and December – at least 3 months in advance. The full site payment is required in advance to secure your site.