Local business buys assets of closed Palmerston North cafe

NZ HeraldStuffTuesday 2 September 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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Cafe Cuba closed after 29 years of operation in August, owing more than $1.5 million in taxes. A hospitality operator has purchased the eatery's assets just two weeks after the closure was announced. The business is now expected to undergo a revival.

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First reported by NZ Herald, Tue 2 Sep 2025, 11:22am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 17 minutes
  1. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Palmerston North Cafe Cuba’s $1.5m tax bill; local business snaps up its assets (opens in new tab)

  2. StuffStuff

    Is this closed Palmerston North eatery about to have another life? (opens in new tab)