The Works Market is a market at 907 Halswell Junction Road in Islington, Christchurch. The website describes The Works as a restored heritage precinct in Waterloo Business Park, built around the old Islington Freezing Works, with retail and hospitality spaces. The first stage, The Cooperage, was completed in late 2025, according to the website.
Customers' views are mixed. One says the market was once one of the best around, but now has fewer stalls and little advertising. Another calls it a great market, with a wide variety of stalls, music, plenty of food and entertainment for kids, and produce such as free-range eggs, fresh flowers, honey and baked goods. A third found the coffee good and the stalls sparse, though those there looked good, and wondered if the late season was the reason. Customers also mention a bouncy castle, friendly store owners and food vendors.