Housed in the 140-year-old former Chief Post Office in Cathedral Square, The Grand has been part of the very fabric of this city for generations. The building has stood the tests of time, city developments, and earthquakes, and is as impressive today as the day it was built. A Grand old Lady, a part of our fabric and as it has always been, Your Place, Your Space.
We’re turning The Grand into a world-class destination for our world-class city, complete with an artisan French bakery, people-focused food court experience, visitor information centre, iconic restaurants and bars and one of New Zealand’s largest outdoor plaza's.
We need your help: take ownership of your city’s future with an investment in The Grand, and secure your piece of Christchurch’s history and future.
The Grand will be the leased venue inside the Old Chief Post Office Building with access onto the Square. The Grand will own and operate businesses occupying the leased building, but not the building itself.
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We want it to be owned by this community. Our upcoming crowdfunding campaign is your opportunity to become a founding investor of The Grand. Aside from having a vested interest in the commercial success of The Grand, there’ll also be amazing rewards for our investors. The Grand Cathedral Square Limited will own and run all businesses within the historic building, assuring a extremely high standard of service and experience with an exceptional team.
In addition to a healthy investment return you will receive the following bonus rewards for the different level's you invest at.
1,000 shares for $1,000 and receive a $70 voucher to use at the 1879 Bar and Restaurant.
2,500 shares for $2,500 and receive a $200 voucher to use at the 1879 Bar and Restaurant.
5,000 shares for $5,000 and receive the "Forever Happy Hour card" valid seven days per week and entitles the holder to $2 off all alcoholic beverages, $1 off other beverages, 10% off all food across all outlets, 15% off retail, furniture and art. plus a $100 voucher to 1879 Bar and Restaurant. (each multiple of $5,000 receives a new card).
10,000 shares for $10,000 and in addition to number 3, receive 2 weeks per year to feature a business at The Grand's featured owners area. High visibility and foot traffic (each multiple of $10,000 receives another 2 weeks).
Sign up to The Grand’s mailing list and be the first to find out when our Crowdfunding campaign with PledgeMe goes live.
For more information about The Grand, contact Darin Rainbird at [email protected] or on 021 276 3763.
Here’s what you can look forward to seeing at The Grand:
1. Office
2. Bakery Production & School
3. Kitchen
4. Private Dining
5. Restaurant
6. Clock Tower
7. Tasting Experience
8. I-SITE Travel Agency & Retail
9. Florist Gift Station
10. The Grand Hall
11. Food Court
12. 1879 Bar & Restaurant
13. French Bakery Cafe
The Grand will have New Zealand's largest outdoor plaza, right in the heart of the country's most iconic city square.