Johnsons Grocery

Address:

787 Columbo St
Christchurch, NZ
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NileGuide Expert tip:

this is used by locals, esp' those of us who live in the city ... step back in time and vist Colin!

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It's just a ten mins wander north from 'the square' and where you can step back in time inside Johnson's Grocery. Colin Johnson, the grocer, will greet you wearing his traditional white apron. This shop is possibly the last of its kind in New Zealand – he even uses a pencil and paper to add up the bill, and that impresses me.


see the Nile blog about Johnsons in Five Hidden places


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