Corner 24 - Convenience Store is a dairy at 172 Main Rd in Redcliffs, Christchurch. The name suggests long opening hours, so check when it is open before you go.
In New Zealand, a dairy is a corner shop selling everyday essentials such as milk, bread, snacks, drinks, ice cream and newspapers, and often hot food. A good convenience store keeps shelves stocked and fresh, stays open long hours and knows its regulars. Prices are often higher than at a supermarket, so it suits top-up shopping more than the weekly shop. Check best-before dates on chilled goods, ask whether cards are accepted and see whether staff can order in an item you use regularly. Beside the estuary and the road around the bays, a dairy is also handy for walkers, cyclists and beachgoers wanting a drink or an ice cream on a warm day. Regulars drop in for milk or bread on the way home, buy the paper or a treat and chat to the owners about what is happening locally.
Main Rd is the road running through Redcliffs beside the Ōpāwaho Heathcote estuary, so this shop suits nearby residents and visitors wanting a quick stop for basics.