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Wellington's nightlife struggles amidst economic hardship and COVID-19

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Show Notes

Five bars went into liquidation last month alone as the cost of living crisis tacks itself on the back of a few tough COVID years.

Matt McLaughlin is a long-time venue operator in Wellington and told Tova O'Brien on Tuesday morning that the industry is "certainly changing". See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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