Luxury furniture businesses in Parnell wrecked by water damage

Luxury furniture businesses in Parnell wrecked by water damage
Refined Living staff said the shop was dry at 5pm on Friday but flooded two hours later. (Image: Refined Living)
Ella Somers
It’s a bright, hot Thursday morning when BusinessDesk takes a walk down The Strand in Parnell, one of the earliest streets to be built in Auckland and an integral part of Parnell’s business community.It’s muggy, the sun is glaring down from a bright blue sky and cicadas are clucking faintly in the background.At first glance, it’s difficult to believe that less than a week ago much of The Strand and many of the shops were metres under water.But a closer look shows just how much devastation Auckland’s flooding has ca...

More Retail

IKEA continues NZ land purchases
Retail

IKEA continues NZ land purchases

IKEA owns about 27,000 hectares of forestry land, valued at nearly $370m.

Business owner's Domino's chain collapse continues
Retail

Business owner's Domino's chain collapse continues

The stores owe creditors more than $2m, but the owner can't be traced.

Harvey Norman ‘deterrent’ clause not enforceable: lawyers
Retail

Harvey Norman ‘deterrent’ clause not enforceable: lawyers

Retailer’s proprietor structure opts out of employee relationship.  

Gregor Thompson 09 May 2025
Why this firm wants to be the waste king of the north
Retail The Small Cap Wrap

Why this firm wants to be the waste king of the north

Plus, New Talisman's success spurns auditor, Esquires to India, and more.