Thousands of people visited Riverside Market in Christchurch at the weekend, with stall holders often selling out hours before closing time. OPINION: Riverside Market may the shot in the arm the revitalisation of Christchurch's central city needs. READ MORE:* 'Tsunami' of punters overwhelm Riverside Market stallholders in first week of trading* New lane link and salvaged railway clock for farmers market* Spring opening for Christchurch's 'unique' $80m Riverside Market* Christchurch's Riverside Farmers Market will be 'Little High on steroids'A lack of action in Cathedral Square is the obvious negative – the revamp is still a decade away – while the new stadium is some distance off as well. Is Riverside Market the last piece of the puzzle? Hopefully, tourism body ChristchurchNZ, the city council, developers and business owners can harness this energy and help deliver the vibrant central city Christchurch desperately needs.

Source: Stuff October 06, 2019 16:07 UTC