Gisborne school lunch provider Puku Ora owes $600,000 in tax arrears
Friday 14 March 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated 
Gisborne-based company Puku Ora went into liquidation at the end of January owing more than $600,000 to Inland Revenue. The provider previously served 2,800 daily meals to 10 schools. Co-founder Amy Wray stated the business struggled to continue after its school lunch contract was halved.
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