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  •   Home > News > Business

    A Christchurch bread company is losing millions ... because it is not an essential service

    A Christchurch bread company is losing millions ... because it is not an essential service

    8 April 2020
    The Government has told Couplands Bakeries its factories can stay open..

    But its South Island factory can't resume production - because its retail outlets are closed.

    Managing director Lance Coupland says his company is paying a hefty price of seven figures so far.

    Coupland says his bakery business has deep resilience and will not flout the rules.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity


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