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Hospitality business closures increase by almost 20 per cent

RNZOtago Daily TimesNZ Herald1NewsFriday 29 August 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated

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More than 2,500 hospitality businesses have closed over the last year, according to data from Centrix. This represents an increase of almost 20 per cent in closures. High-profile businesses, including Napier's Pacifica and Wellington's Fortune Favours, have recently shut down.

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First reported by RNZ, Fri 29 Aug 2025, 5:54am · 4 reports from 4 outlets over 12 hours
  1. RNZRNZ

    Almost 20 percent increase in hospitality businesses closing with 2500 gone (opens in new tab)

  2. Otago Daily TimesOtago Daily Times

    'A lot of pain': More than 2500 hospo businesses gone (opens in new tab)

  3. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Almost 20% increase in hospitality businesses closing, with 2500 gone (opens in new tab)

  4. 1News1News via RNZ

    'A lot of pain': More than 2500 hospo businesses gone in a year (opens in new tab)