South Point, Rolleston

South Point
South Point in 2025
LocationRolleston, New Zealand
Coordinates43°37′00″S 172°23′20″E / 43.6166°S 172.3888°E / -43.6166; 172.3888
Address51-57 Faringdon Boulevard, Rolleston 7615
Opening date8 April 2017
DeveloperFoster Commercial Ltd
Stores and services9
Floor area1000m2
Floors2

South Point is a shopping centre located in the Faringdon subdivision of Rolleston, New Zealand. It opened in 2017.

History

South Point was developed in 2016 by Jo Southen and her sisters, Tania Croucher and Bridget Foster. The project was undertaken by their family company, Foster Commercial Ltd, and designed and built by Hanns Construction.[1][2][3]

South Point opened on 8 April 2017.[4]

In 2023, part of the shopping centre was damaged in a ram raid.[5]

Tenants

Current

South Point has three original tenants which continue to operate as of 2026:[4]

  • Faringdon Convenience Store – a dairy with NZ Post services
  • The Pedal Pusher – a restaurant and bar with outdoor space
  • A Pocket Full of Spices – an Indian restaurant

In addition, there are several other retail tenants operating as of 2026:

  • Convergence Dance Studios – a dance studio operating on the second level
  • Selwyn Dental – a surgical dental practice
  • Beerience – a craft beer store
  • Liquid – a laundromat
  • Haven – a tanning and beauty clinic
  • An office for Aurora Dairies

Former

The mall was formerly tenanted to Selwyn School of Dance, a clothing store, a barber, and a fish and chip shop.[4][6]

See also

References

  1. ^ O'Neill, Helena (24 August 2016). "$5.2 million development under way for Rolleston's Faringdon subdivision". Stuff. Archived from the original on 25 February 2026. Retrieved 25 February 2026.
  2. ^ "Hann Construction Company". www.hannbuilt.co.nz. Archived from the original on 26 February 2025. Retrieved 24 February 2026.
  3. ^ Deeks, Kelly (2017). "New retail complex for Rolleston". Business South. 25 (1). New Zealand: Waterford Press: 30.
  4. ^ a b c O'Neill, Helena (18 April 2017). "$5.2m shopping complex opens in Rolleston's Faringdon subdivision". Stuff. Archived from the original on 15 March 2021. Retrieved 25 February 2026.
  5. ^ "Teen ram-raiders with 'hammer' still on the run after targeting Canterbury dairy". Otago Daily Times. 17 March 2023. Archived from the original on 24 March 2023. Retrieved 25 February 2026.
  6. ^ Sargent, Ewan (11 July 2018). "Cafe Chat: Hooked Fish and Chips, Rolleston". Stuff. Archived from the original on 22 November 2018. Retrieved 25 February 2026.