More than 200 hundred people queued for the opening of a new Aldi in Christchurch.

To celebrate the opening of its new store in Meteor Retail Park in Somerford yesterday, the supermarket chain organised a special golden ticket event.

Store manager Chris Thompson handed out 100 golden envelopes, each containing tickets to win a range of prizes including a 32” full HD TV/DVD combi, luxury Aldi hampers and a 5” smartphone.

A DJ hosted the ‘golden ticket’ opening and entertained customers in the queue. Meanwhile, hot food was available for customers to enjoy.

It is the latest store to open at the newly developed retail park in Christchurch.

Other retailers include TK Maxx, Poundland, Sports Direct, Matalan and Bathstore.