Smiths City enters voluntary administration and closes all stores

Tuesday 2 September 2025 · 7 outlets · 4 reports · updated Tue 2 Sep 2025, 10:42am

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Christchurch-based retailer Smiths City has entered voluntary administration. All nine stores and the company's online shop were temporarily closed on Tuesday. BDO Christchurch has been appointed as the administrator for the home appliances and furniture business.

How they headlined it

10:27am

1. Waikato Times via The PressTue 2 Sep 2025, 10:27am

   Christchurch retail institution Smiths City placed into administration (opens in new tab)

   Also on The Post (opens in new tab), The Press (opens in new tab)

2. StuffTue 2 Sep 2025, 10:29am

   Smiths City goes into voluntary administration (opens in new tab)

   Also on 1News (opens in new tab)

3. Otago Daily TimesTue 2 Sep 2025, 10:40am

   Dunedin Smiths City store closes as company put in voluntary administration (opens in new tab)

4. NZ HeraldTue 2 Sep 2025, 10:42am

   Retail icon Smiths City in voluntary administration (opens in new tab)