--- title: "Christchurch shopping centres in New Zealand: Which brands are most popular in search?" description: "Compare the Christchurch malls and shopping centres shoppers head to. Share of Search among Westfield Riccarton, Riverside Market, Northlands, The Hub Hornby, Eastgate and The Crossing, the christchurch shopping centres Brandwave compares in New Zealand, using the same methodology, market, and reporting period. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time." canonical: "https://gobrandwave.com/demand/nz/categories/nz-christchurch-shopping-centres" publisher: "Brandwave" --- # Christchurch shopping centres in New Zealand: Which brands are most popular in search? Compare the Christchurch malls and shopping centres shoppers head to. Share of Search among Westfield Riccarton, Riverside Market, Northlands, The Hub Hornby, Eastgate and The Crossing, the christchurch shopping centres Brandwave compares in New Zealand, using the same methodology, market, and reporting period. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time. ## Key facts - **Competitive set**: Christchurch shopping centres - **Market**: New Zealand - **Brands compared**: 6 - **Month measured**: Aug 2026 - **Highest Share of Search**: Westfield Riccarton, 42.8% ## Which brand is most popular in search among christchurch shopping centres in New Zealand? - In August 2026, Westfield Riccarton was the most searched among christchurch shopping centres in New Zealand, with an estimated 110K branded searches and 42.8% estimated Share of Search within this set. - Riverside Market is in 2nd place, 12.2 percentage points behind at 30.6% Share of Search. - Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Westfield Riccarton’s estimated Share of Search among christchurch shopping centres in New Zealand increased from 37.4% to 42.8%. - Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Riverside Market’s estimated Share of Search among christchurch shopping centres in New Zealand decreased from 32.5% to 30.6%. - Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Northlands’ estimated Share of Search among christchurch shopping centres in New Zealand decreased from 15.5% to 14.3%. - Across the 11 months ending August 2026, The Hub Hornby’s estimated Share of Search among christchurch shopping centres in New Zealand decreased from 9.4% to 7.5%. - Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Westfield Riccarton’s estimated Share of Search among christchurch shopping centres in New Zealand peaked at 43.4% in December 2025 and was lowest at 36.3% in February 2026. - Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Riverside Market’s estimated Share of Search among christchurch shopping centres in New Zealand peaked at 39.2% in February 2026 and was lowest at 28.8% in December 2025. - Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Northlands’ estimated Share of Search among christchurch shopping centres in New Zealand peaked at 16.5% in May 2026 and was lowest at 14.1% in February 2026. - Across the 11 months ending August 2026, The Hub Hornby’s estimated Share of Search among christchurch shopping centres in New Zealand peaked at 9.4% in October 2025 and was lowest at 6.4% in February 2026. - Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Eastgate’s estimated Share of Search among christchurch shopping centres in New Zealand peaked at 5.1% in June 2026 and was lowest at 3.7% in December 2025. - Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Eastgate and The Crossing held steady: their estimated Share of Search among christchurch shopping centres in New Zealand each moved less than 0.5 percentage points. ## Compare search popularity between leading brands - [Westfield Riccarton vs Riverside Market: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/riverside-market-vs-westfield-riccarton): 42.8% against 30.6% Share of Search. - [Westfield Riccarton vs Northlands: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/northlands-vs-westfield-riccarton): 42.8% against 14.3% Share of Search. - [Westfield Riccarton vs The Hub Hornby: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/the-hub-hornby-vs-westfield-riccarton): 42.8% against 7.5% Share of Search. - [Westfield Riccarton vs Eastgate: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/eastgate-vs-westfield-riccarton): 42.8% against 4.5% Share of Search. - [Riverside Market vs Northlands: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/northlands-vs-riverside-market): 30.6% against 14.3% Share of Search. - [Riverside Market vs The Hub Hornby: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/riverside-market-vs-the-hub-hornby): 30.6% against 7.5% Share of Search. - [Riverside Market vs Eastgate: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/eastgate-vs-riverside-market): 30.6% against 4.5% Share of Search. - [Northlands vs The Hub Hornby: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/northlands-vs-the-hub-hornby): 14.3% against 7.5% Share of Search. - [Northlands vs Eastgate: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/eastgate-vs-northlands): 14.3% against 4.5% Share of Search. - [The Hub Hornby vs Eastgate: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/eastgate-vs-the-hub-hornby): 7.5% against 4.5% Share of Search. ## How did search popularity change for New Zealand christchurch shopping centres in August 2026? - In August 2026, Westfield Riccarton gained estimated Share of Search among christchurch shopping centres in New Zealand, from 41.8% to 42.8%. - In August 2026, Riverside Market gained estimated Share of Search among christchurch shopping centres in New Zealand, from 29.8% to 30.6%. - In August 2026, Northlands lost estimated Share of Search among christchurch shopping centres in New Zealand, from 16.4% to 14.3%. - Estimated monthly branded searches for The Hub Hornby in New Zealand fell 18.3% over 11 measured months, from 23.6K to 19.3K in August 2026. ## Share of Search ranking | Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | Change vs prior month | Owned by | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | Westfield Riccarton | 42.8% | 110K | -3.7% | Scentre Group | | 2 | Riverside Market | 30.6% | 78.5K | -3.3% | Riverside Market | | 3 | Northlands | 14.3% | 36.7K | -18.0% | Northlands | | 4 | The Hub Hornby | 7.5% | 19.3K | -4.8% | The Hub Hornby | | 5 | Eastgate | 4.5% | 11.7K | -0.2% | Eastgate | | 6 | The Crossing | 0.3% | 770 | -4.9% | The Crossing | ## Historical estimated branded-search demand | Month | Brand | Estimated monthly branded searches | Share of Search | Rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Oct 2025 | Westfield Riccarton | 93.6K | 37.4% | 1 | | Oct 2025 | Riverside Market | 81.4K | 32.5% | 2 | | Oct 2025 | Northlands | 38.9K | 15.5% | 3 | | Oct 2025 | The Hub Hornby | 23.6K | 9.4% | 4 | | Oct 2025 | Eastgate | 12.1K | 4.8% | 5 | | Oct 2025 | The Crossing | 850 | 0.34% | 6 | | Nov 2025 | Westfield Riccarton | 115K | 38.3% | 1 | | Nov 2025 | Riverside Market | 97.8K | 32.6% | 2 | | Nov 2025 | Northlands | 47.4K | 15.8% | 3 | | Nov 2025 | The Hub Hornby | 24.8K | 8.3% | 4 | | Nov 2025 | Eastgate | 14.3K | 4.8% | 5 | | Nov 2025 | The Crossing | 860 | 0.29% | 6 | | Dec 2025 | Westfield Riccarton | 179K | 43.4% | 1 | | Dec 2025 | Riverside Market | 119K | 28.8% | 2 | | Dec 2025 | Northlands | 66K | 16% | 3 | | Dec 2025 | The Hub Hornby | 32.3K | 7.8% | 4 | | Dec 2025 | Eastgate | 15.4K | 3.7% | 5 | | Dec 2025 | The Crossing | 1K | 0.25% | 6 | | Jan 2026 | Westfield Riccarton | 110K | 38.4% | 1 | | Jan 2026 | Riverside Market | 99.2K | 34.5% | 2 | | Jan 2026 | Northlands | 45K | 15.7% | 3 | | Jan 2026 | The Hub Hornby | 20.3K | 7.1% | 4 | | Jan 2026 | Eastgate | 11.7K | 4.1% | 5 | | Jan 2026 | The Crossing | 840 | 0.29% | 6 | | Feb 2026 | Riverside Market | 119K | 39.2% | 1 | | Feb 2026 | Westfield Riccarton | 110K | 36.3% | 2 | | Feb 2026 | Northlands | 42.7K | 14.1% | 3 | | Feb 2026 | The Hub Hornby | 19.3K | 6.4% | 4 | | Feb 2026 | Eastgate | 11.7K | 3.9% | 5 | | Feb 2026 | The Crossing | 650 | 0.21% | 6 | | Mar 2026 | Westfield Riccarton | 110K | 38.9% | 1 | | Mar 2026 | Riverside Market | 97.2K | 34.4% | 2 | | Mar 2026 | Northlands | 42.7K | 15.1% | 3 | | Mar 2026 | The Hub Hornby | 20.3K | 7.2% | 4 | | Mar 2026 | Eastgate | 11.7K | 4.1% | 5 | | Mar 2026 | The Crossing | 700 | 0.25% | 6 | | Apr 2026 | Westfield Riccarton | 119K | 39.7% | 1 | | Apr 2026 | Riverside Market | 96K | 32% | 2 | | Apr 2026 | Northlands | 47.1K | 15.7% | 3 | | Apr 2026 | The Hub Hornby | 24.8K | 8.3% | 4 | | Apr 2026 | Eastgate | 12.1K | 4% | 5 | | Apr 2026 | The Crossing | 820 | 0.27% | 6 | | May 2026 | Westfield Riccarton | 110K | 40.6% | 1 | | May 2026 | Riverside Market | 80K | 29.5% | 2 | | May 2026 | Northlands | 44.6K | 16.5% | 3 | | May 2026 | The Hub Hornby | 23.6K | 8.7% | 4 | | May 2026 | Eastgate | 11.7K | 4.3% | 5 | | May 2026 | The Crossing | 830 | 0.31% | 6 | | Jun 2026 | Westfield Riccarton | 93.4K | 40.6% | 1 | | Jun 2026 | Riverside Market | 67.5K | 29.3% | 2 | | Jun 2026 | Northlands | 36.8K | 16% | 3 | | Jun 2026 | The Hub Hornby | 20.3K | 8.8% | 4 | | Jun 2026 | Eastgate | 11.7K | 5.1% | 5 | | Jun 2026 | The Crossing | 700 | 0.3% | 6 | | Jul 2026 | Westfield Riccarton | 114K | 41.8% | 1 | | Jul 2026 | Riverside Market | 81.2K | 29.8% | 2 | | Jul 2026 | Northlands | 44.7K | 16.4% | 3 | | Jul 2026 | The Hub Hornby | 20.3K | 7.4% | 4 | | Jul 2026 | Eastgate | 11.7K | 4.3% | 5 | | Jul 2026 | The Crossing | 810 | 0.3% | 6 | | Aug 2026 | Westfield Riccarton | 110K | 42.8% | 1 | | Aug 2026 | Riverside Market | 78.5K | 30.6% | 2 | | Aug 2026 | Northlands | 36.7K | 14.3% | 3 | | Aug 2026 | The Hub Hornby | 19.3K | 7.5% | 4 | | Aug 2026 | Eastgate | 11.7K | 4.5% | 5 | | Aug 2026 | The Crossing | 770 | 0.3% | 6 | | Sep 2026 | Eastgate | — | — | — | | Sep 2026 | Northlands | — | — | — | | Sep 2026 | Riverside Market | — | — | — | | Sep 2026 | The Crossing | — | — | — | | Sep 2026 | The Hub Hornby | — | — | — | | Sep 2026 | Westfield Riccarton | — | — | — | ## What is being compared - **Eastgate**: Measured on the search terms “eastgate mall”, “eastgate mall hours”, “eastgate mall shops”, “eastgate opening hours”, “eastgate shopping mall” and “eastgate shops”, summed into one figure. - **Northlands**: Measured on the search terms “kmart northlands mall”, “northlands christchurch”, “northlands mall”, “northlands mall shops”, “northlands mall stores”, “northlands opening hours”, “northlands shopping centre” and “northlands shops”, summed into one figure. - **Riverside Market**: Measured on the search terms “pasta riverside market”, “restaurants in riverside market”, “restaurants near riverside market”, “restaurants riverside market”, “riverside christchurch”, “riverside market”, “riverside market chch”, “riverside market food”, “riverside market near me”, “riverside market new zealand”, “riverside market nz”, “riverside market opening hours”, “riverside market shops”, “riverside market voucher”, “riverside nz”, “riversidemarket” and “the riverside market”, summed into one figure. - **The Crossing**: Measured on the search terms “the crossing christchurch”, “the crossing mall”, “the crossing opening hours”, “the crossing shopping centre” and “the crossing shops”, summed into one figure. - **The Hub Hornby**: Measured on the search terms “hornby mall”, “the hub hornby”, “the hub hornby opening hours” and “the hub hornby shops”, summed into one figure. - **Westfield Riccarton**: Measured on the search terms “kmart westfield riccarton”, “riccarton mall”, “riccarton mall shops”, “shoe shops westfield riccarton”, “shops in westfield riccarton”, “westfield riccarton”, “westfield riccarton kmart”, “westfield riccarton map”, “westfield riccarton open hours”, “westfield riccarton shops”, “westfield riccarton xmas hours” and “westfieldriccarton”, summed into one figure. - [Eastgate](/demand/nz/brands/eastgate) - [Northlands](/demand/nz/brands/northlands) - [Riverside Market](/demand/nz/brands/riverside-market) - [The Crossing](/demand/nz/brands/the-crossing) - [The Hub Hornby](/demand/nz/brands/the-hub-hornby) - [Westfield Riccarton](/demand/nz/brands/westfield-riccarton) ## Methodology - [How is branded search demand measured?](/demand/methodology): Where the figures come from, what they compare, and how they may be reused. ## Frequently asked questions ### Which brand is most popular in search among christchurch shopping centres in New Zealand? In August 2026, Westfield Riccarton was the most searched among christchurch shopping centres in New Zealand, with an estimated 110K branded searches and 42.8% estimated Share of Search within this set. ## Cite this page Brandwave. "Christchurch shopping centres in New Zealand: Which brands are most popular in search?". https://gobrandwave.com/demand/nz/categories/nz-christchurch-shopping-centres This page is also available as HTML at https://gobrandwave.com/demand/nz/categories/nz-christchurch-shopping-centres. Brandwave publishes an index of its Markdown pages at https://gobrandwave.com/llms.txt.