{"id":251669,"date":"2026-01-25T23:07:08","date_gmt":"2026-01-25T23:07:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/251669\/"},"modified":"2026-01-25T23:07:08","modified_gmt":"2026-01-25T23:07:08","slug":"wellington-cafe-spruce-goose-to-shut-its-doors-after-12-years","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/251669\/","title":{"rendered":"Wellington caf\u00e9 Spruce Goose to shut its doors after 12 years"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Wellington<\/p>\n

\nThe cafe, which is located near Wellington Airport, said in a post on social media it wasn’t the way they hoped their chapter would end.
\nPhoto: Google Maps\n<\/p>\n

Wellington caf\u00e9 Spruce Goose says its closing its doors after 12 years because it was unable to secure a new lease.<\/p>\n

The caf\u00e9, which is located near and owned by Wellington Airport, said in a post on social media it wasn’t the way they hoped their chapter would end.<\/p>\n

“Unfortunately, we weren’t able to secure a new lease, which means it’s the end of the road for us in this space.”<\/p>\n

The caf\u00e9 said it was “endlessly grateful” for the love support and loyalty its customers had shown them over the years.<\/p>\n

“If Spruce Goose has ever been part of your life – your wardrobe, your memories, your go-to stop, we’d love for you to come in over the next two weeks and say goodbye in person,” the post said.<\/p>\n

“Thank you for 12 unforgettable years.”<\/p>\n

The caf\u00e9’s last day of trading will be 8 February.<\/p>\n

RNZ has contacted Wellington Airport for comment.<\/p>\n

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