Fresh from the Sea, Every Day
Fresh fish, the last traditional frontier, from the pristine waters surrounding New Zealand.
North Canterbury Seafood Market has been the region's go-to for the freshest, most traceable seafood in Canterbury since 2009, that's over 17 years of integrity. Christine and Craig have owned the shop since June 2022, building on that passion and strong foundation, complete with the loyal, local following that came with it.
Christine, who hails from Hong Kong, brings a background of Hotel Management, a BSc with Honours and food-truck experience to the shop floor — she's the warm, friendly face behind the counter. Craig, a Licensed Builder by trade, made the leap into seafood, having been an avid recreational fisher since childhood, and hasn't looked back. Having lived locally for over 35 years, they're deeply invested in the community they serve.
Christine is also a sashimi lover herself, which means she personally checks both the species and freshness of any fish suitable for raw eating — you're in good hands.
Working tirelessly in the background is our professional filleters, Jim and George. Each with over 40 years in the fish business, they are most likely the most experienced Fish Mongers in NZ. Jim and George are the professionals in knowledge, daily preparation and preservation of each species of fish.
Sourced Daily
Most weekdays Craig is at the Christchurch Fish Auction in Christchurch before most people are up, hand selecting whole fish from the previous days catch and transporting them back to the Rangiora shop via chilled transport. The majority is caught locally right here in Canterbury waters. What you're buying could well have been still in the water just hours earlier. Jim or George then inspects and prepares every fish to order — whole, filleted, steaked, butterflied, de-scaled or portioned as you need.
Want it whole for the barbecue, wrapped in tinfoil, steamed, or smoked? We'll remove offal, scales, and gills to your preference, and cut into steaks if that suits you better — just ask.
Every fish we sell is traceable back to the boat that caught it, all under New Zealand's Quota Management System.
Smoked In-House
We smoke fish on site in a large traditional smoker. Each fish is brined overnight in salt and raw sugar, then slow-smoked over the right combination of natural manuka and cherrywood. Fish available to smoke include Salmon, Kahawai, Mackerel, Blue Moki, and Warehou — subject to availability. Wonderful eaten fresh, or used in pies, chowders, and salads.
Prepared In-House
Christine uses her hospitality skills in our shop kitchen by making everything from our own fresh fish, ready to heat at home:
- Seafood Chowder (gluten free)
- Thai Fish Curry (gluten free)
- Smoked White fish fillets
- Salmon Filo Parcels
- Marinated Mussels
Part of the Community
Christine manages the shop while Craig runs both the Ohoka (Friday morning) and Amberley (Saturday morning) Farmers Markets each week — meaning you can find fresh fish in hand whether you're in Rangiora or at the Farmers Market.
We love being part of North Canterbury. We supply Rangiora Bakery for their popular Friday fish and chip meals, and hand out chocolate fish to kids who visit the store. Christine manages the Amberley Farmers Market on Saturdays. "When we're not behind the counter, you'll find us four-wheel driving in Lees Valley, overnight in our old Camper or walking the dogs at Ashworths Beach".
2025 North Canterbury Business Award — 2nd Runner Up 🏆
