Iconic Auckland food truck The White Lady has received a 12-month extension to its operating licence from Auckland Council.<\/p>\n
Auckland Councillor Richard Hills confirmed the news on Thursday morning.<\/p>\n
When I heard their extension was at risk I requested staff work with the White Lady to address issues to get a good outcome for such an iconic business in out city, he said.<\/p>\n
I also asked that they not be blamed for things outside their control such as intoxicated people. Complaints from residents and businesses need to be followed up, theres also a need to take into consideration that the city centre is a different beast to most local neighbourhoods.<\/p>\n
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Operations Manager Max Washer said he was ecstatic about the news.<\/p>\n
Chris McKeen\/Stuff<\/p>\n
This comes as the future of the truck was in doubt as its current mobile trading licence was set to expire on September 30.<\/p>\n
On behalf of my family, our staff, and all our customers past, present and future we want to thank Auckland Council for believing that our little business has a place in this great city.<\/p>\n
We know about the escalating violence in the city however I can tell you that the area around the White Lady is probably the safest in the city at night.<\/p>\n
Whether theyre businesses on wheels, or brick and mortar, people want to be part of a positive vibrant night-life and thats what were here for, to feed hungry people living their lives.<\/p>\n
This comes as the future of the truck was in doubt as its current mobile trading licence was set to expire on September 30.<\/p>\n
The much-loved food truck, which is Auckland's longest-running food truck and has been going for more than 70 years, came under scrutiny in April when Auckland Council reduced its annual licence to six weeks.<\/p>\n
Chris McKeen\/Stuff<\/p>\n
Operations Manager Max Washer said he was ecstatic about the news.<\/p>\n
It came after a nearby business complained that smoke and odour was entering its store.<\/p>\n
There were also complaints of litter and drunk customers blocking the stores entrance.<\/p>\n
Operations manager Max Washer said theyd tried their best to rectify concerns raised by council inspectors who visited their site.<\/p>\n
Signs were put up to discourage littering and loitering, more bins were set up, and staff conducted regular checks around the site to monitor rubbish.<\/p>\n
Auckland Council licensing and regulatory compliance general manager Mervyn Chetty said on Wednesday they were heartened by the progress made by The White Lady team.<\/p>\n
Auckland Council has been approached for comment.<\/p>\n
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