Smiths City stores temporarily closed after company enters voluntary administration

Wednesday 3 September 2025 · 2 outlets · 3 reports · updated Wed 3 Sep 2025, 1:00pm

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The home appliance and furniture chain Smiths City has entered voluntary administration. Nine stores, including the Dunedin branch, were temporarily closed yesterday. The 107-year-old company now faces an uncertain future under the care of administrators.

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1. Otago Daily TimesWed 3 Sep 2025, 4:30am

   Smiths City stores closed temporarily as firm put in voluntary administration (opens in new tab)

   • Smiths City: stores shut amid voluntary administration (opens in new tab) Wed 3 Sep 2025, 4:30am
2. NZ HeraldWed 3 Sep 2025, 1:00pm

   Retail expert on what went wrong for Smiths City now in voluntary administration (opens in new tab)