Opawa Community Church Op Shop

op shop — Hillsborough · Christchurch

About Opawa Community Church Op Shop

The Opawa Community Church Op Shop is a second-hand shop run alongside Opawa Community Church, at the corner of Opawa Road and Aynsley Terrace in Hillsborough, Christchurch. The church is a member of the Methodist Church of New Zealand and has been on the banks of the Ōpāwaho River since 1897. The shop is run by volunteers, and the church also offers its venue for weddings and events. Its Sunday worship is at 10 am, with weekly groups through the week.

Customers describe a well-set-out shop with friendly volunteers, where the prices are cheap, though one says prices can seem to vary. One customer found the staff lovely. A parent with a pram found the aisles tight to get in and out. Another customer wished the shop opened later in the day, and on Friday and Saturday mornings. The shop is part of a church with a long history in the area, and the volunteer work helps keep it running. For a shopper in Hillsborough looking for second-hand goods at low prices, the shop is a practical stop.