WELCOME TO OLD BANK

For a list of retailers at Old Bank, click here.

Our opening hours are as follows:

MONDAY: 9.30am until 5pm
TUESDAY: 9.30am until 5pm
WEDNESDAY: 9.30am until 5pm
THURSDAY: 9.30am until 5pm
FRIDAY: 9.30am until 5pm
SATURDAY: 10am until 4pm
SUNDAY: 11am until 3pm

It’s Wish Upon A Star time here at the Old Bank, as we prepare to give away some fabulous prizes to customers who shop at any of our retailers, spending a minimum of just $20.

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THE BANK

In 1901 The Bank of New Zealand opened their Head Office in this magnificent building which was buit over the remains of Plimmer’s Ark on reclaimed land.

Once the building was no longer used as the Headquarters of The Bank of New Zealand, much of its grandeur… more

THE BOAT

The remains of an old three masted sailing vessel, Plimmers Ark, were unearthed during building renovations between 1997 and 1999.

The vessel had remained there since it was left high and dry after the earthquake of 1855. Today the bow section can be seen… more

THE OLD BANK CLOCK

The centre piece of the Old Bank Arcade is an animated, musical clock. The clock is suspended from the Banking Chamber ceiling.

Every hour on the hour, the intricate clock opens to reveal animated scenes that relate to the history of the site… more