Hospitality figure Ed Tanner declared bankrupt

Tuesday 1 September 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Tue 1 Sep, 10:21am

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Former Christchurch cafe owner Ed Tanner has been declared bankrupt following his own application. This development comes after the liquidation of four companies he directed or held shares in, and during a week when an Employment Relations Authority case was heard against him.

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1. StuffTue 1 Sep, 4:00am

   Debts catch up with hospitality figure previously embroiled in alleged theft controversy (opens in new tab)

2. The PressTue 1 Sep, 10:21am

   Former Christchurch cafe owner Ed Tanner bankrupt after ‘pretty horrible hard times’ (opens in new tab)