Smiths City Employee Directory
RetailCanterbury, New Zealand51-200 Employees
Smiths City Group Limited is a Christchurch-based holding company active in three related areas: retail, property, and consumer finance. It was founded in Christchurch in 1918 by Henry Cooper Smith. Its retail activities have historically focused on furniture and electronics for local shoppers, while the broader business combines these retail operations with property interests and lending services. The company operates in New Zealand and sits within a diversified portfolio of activities linked to home-related goods and services. A recent development reported in 2026 notes substantial changes to its footprint, including the closure of offices across Christchurch, Australia, and New Zealand, and the demolition of the Colombo Street store in Christchurch.