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A LT O G E T H E R B E T T E R
December 2, 2022
Ferry disruption hits hospo businesses... p2
Vauxhall road-safety plan revealed... p14
Interview: Baby X creator Mark Sagar... p26-27
Upmarket restaurant planned for waterfront site An upmarket cafe-restaurant is planned for the Devonport waterfront – offering a vote of confidence in the local hospitality scene as it bounces back from the pandemic. A multimillion-dollar fit-out of the building on the corner of Church St and King Edward Pde is in progress, including the
former Platter cafe premises being leased for the new operation. Restaurants and bars in Devonport have struggled due to the impact of Covid,with a number of closures on Victoria Rd. Staff shortages have caused widespread problems since opening restrictions were eased.
Platter closed on 5 June after more than 12 years in business. It had to vacate the building for earthquake-strengthening work, but opted to close sooner due to difficulties finding chefs. The new restaurant is being set up by To page 3
Hitting the books: BIS wins national literary quiz
Well-read... Belmont Intermediate School has again won the national Kids’ Lit Quiz, thanks to team members (from left) Elizabeth Ellis, Felix Gould, Thomas Bennett, Maddie Wylie (reserve) and Zara Matthews. Story, page 5.
Happy Holidays To Our Community
Thank you for all the support throughout 2022
2023 - Your Year for Change? We are here to assist you over the holidays & happy to catch up to have a chat about your Real Estate needs, whether for property advice, an appraisal or plans to market your home ready for the New Year. Give us a call. Maria Stevens 021 979 084
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