Cathedral Square , the heart of the city , hosted attractions such as ( until the February 2011 Earthquake ) ) the Wizard of New Zealand , Ian Brackenbury Channell , and evangelist Ray Comfort ; regular market days ; free standing food and coffee carts ; an aquarium , pubs and restaurants and the city 's chief tourist information center .
Attractions such as the Wizard of New Zealand , Ian Brackenbury Channell , and evangelist Ray Comfort were hosted at the Cathedral Square until the earthquake in February , 2011 .