UBS - University Bookshop Canterbury

UBS - University Bookshop Canterbury University Bookshop Canterbury UBS is one of New Zealand's largest independent bookstores. If we haven't got it, we will do our utmost to source it for you!

Our store is on University Drive, Ilam, Christchurch and holds an extensive selection of titles. We also have a large selection of stationery, giftware and cards. UBS has friendly, helpful and knowledgeable staff to help you make the right selection.

Calling all romantics!! We have a date for you...This week, celebrate Bookstore Romance week with UBS from the 10th-15th...
09/08/2026

Calling all romantics!! We have a date for you...

This week, celebrate Bookstore Romance week with UBS from the 10th-15th August!

Buy any title from our "Romance" section by Saturday 15th August (International Bookstore Romance Day) and be in to win one of two fabulous prizes.

1st Prize: A $200 UBS voucher to start your own romance collection.

2nd Prize: A "Cosy Night In" pack: two romance titles, a Booklovers chocolate tablet, and a self-warming eye mask.

The winners will be drawn and contacted on Monday 17th August.

This beautiful rose gold make-up brush set is new in store - and for the special price of just $19.99!The Set contains:-...
06/08/2026

This beautiful rose gold make-up brush set is new in store - and for the special price of just $19.99!

The Set contains:
- Powder brush
- Blush brush
- Eye shadow brush
- Crease brush
- Angle brush
- Smudge brush
- Lip brush.
and comes complete with a stylish zip pouch.

These premium brushes are made using synthetic hair and were created without testing on animals or direct use of animal products.

Heard about it on the radio, but can't remember the name of the book? These are the titles reviewed on the RNZ () Nine ...
02/08/2026

Heard about it on the radio, but can't remember the name of the book? These are the titles reviewed on the RNZ () Nine to Noon program in July and August!

The August Highlights are out! What a beautiful selection of titles to enjoy this month.
31/07/2026

The August Highlights are out! What a beautiful selection of titles to enjoy this month.

Our website is currently undergoing updates, so will be temporarily out of action. We apologise for the inconvenience!I...
22/07/2026

Our website is currently undergoing updates, so will be temporarily out of action. We apologise for the inconvenience!

If you would like to place an online order, please call us on 0800 827 266 or 03 364 2043, or email [email protected]. We hope to have everything back up and running again soon.

The programme for the 2026 WORD Christchurch festival is now out! Come and pick up a programme from us in store and br...
17/07/2026

The programme for the 2026 WORD Christchurch festival is now out! Come and pick up a programme from us in store and browse the books featuring this year.

Can't make it in store? That's okay too! Visit https://wordchristchurch.co.nz/programme for the full programme, or jump on our website to order the books: https://ubscan.co.nz/product-category/word-events/

UBS are proud to be WORD's official bookseller! During the event you can visit us at our pop-up shops across the WORD venues. Plus, we give a donation to WORD for every book sold at the festival.

Thank you to everyone who joined us last night at the launch of "501s: The Reluctant Returnees" by Angus Gillies. We th...
14/07/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us last night at the launch of "501s: The Reluctant Returnees" by Angus Gillies. We thought everyone spoke very well! What an honest, raw and thought-provoking evening.

Thank you to:
Upstart Press
Angus Gillies .gillies
Mark Talanoa
Juliet Speedy

13/07/2026

We have some gorgeous new giftware just new in! From kiwiana to home and living, wellbeing to gardening, we have something for everyone.

13/07/2026

We have some gorgeous new giftware just in! From kiwiana to home and living, wellbeing to gardening, we have something for everyone.

Looking for the perfect book for a young person in your life? Love supporting local authors? Come and browse our displ...
11/07/2026

Looking for the perfect book for a young person in your life? Love supporting local authors? Come and browse our display of the finalists of the 2026 New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults!

New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults

Address

University Drive, Ilam
Christchurch
8041

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 3pm

Telephone

0800 827 266

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