Christmas is a very special time of the year for us at Centre City.
The energy and excitement from our shoppers, the vibrant colors of our Christmas Tree, the twinkling lights above the food court, and the anticipation of a very special guest arriving in December all create a festive atmosphere that is hard to resist.
This year, we invite you to join us in celebrating the season. Over the next month, you can catch up on all things Christmas here and in-store at Centre City.
With over 50 specialty stores and endless gift options to choose from, Centre City is your one-stop shop for all your Christmas shopping needs.
This year, we’re making the experience even more enjoyable with extended trading hours, gift wrapping, and the opportunity to take photos with Santa.
Capture the magic of the festive season with an iconic photo with Santa at his Bach!!
Santa is returning to Centre City, and there’s no need for reservations! Drop by Santa's Bach to capture the season’s magic with a timeless photo alongside the man in red. Whether you’re a family member, a couple, friends, flying solo, or a work team, we encourage everyone to celebrate the season this year with Santa at Centre City! Head to our What's On page for Santa Photography Hours. Santa's Bach opens Friday 13 December. Photos taken by French Photography.
Extended Christmas Trading
We've extended our opening hours at Centre City in the lead-up to Christmas. With more time to shop later in the evening, there is plenty of time to plan your visit and make sure you tick everything off your Christmas shopping list. Head to our Opening Hours page for all our extended trading hours this Christmas. Celebrate the Season with Centre City.
FREE Festive Entertainment
Get into the festive spirit when shopping at the Centre this Christmas by enjoying FREE live music from Taranaki Singer Songwriters, The Seedlings, and more. Bring the kids along to enjoy carols sung by local musicians. Visit our What's On Page for more info on these events.
Centre City Gift-Wrapping service is a community support initiative.
Wrap up the festive vibes with our gift-wrapping services, exclusively for Centre City shoppers. Whether you’re gifting others or treating yourself, we can add some festive Christmas magic to your presents. Each year, a local community group is selected to manage the gift-wrapping station, and the charity receives all proceeds donated by customers. The Taranaki Health Foundation is returning in 2024 as our gift-wrapping charity. Our Gift Wrapping Station will be located on Level 1 from Friday 13 December.
Give the Gift of Choice!
The perfect gift does exist! This year, give the gift of choice to your family, friends, and everyone else on your gift list! Our gift cards can be used in nearly every one of our Centre City stores and come with a three-year expiration period. Centre City Gift Cards are available from the Management Office or our website - Centre City Gift Cards .