Whangārei cafe to close due to rising costs

Wednesday 21 October 2026 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated Wed 21 Oct, 10:58am

Pure Café in Whangārei will close on 27 November after six years of operation. Owner Angela Clements cited increasing costs from multiple directions as the reason for the decision.

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1. RNZWed 21 Oct, 6:34am

   Costs keep rising: Cafe faces impossible choice (opens in new tab)

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2. Otago Daily TimesWed 21 Oct, 10:58am

   ‘I don't think there's a great future’: Ongoing cost increases behind cafe closure (opens in new tab)