During the month of August in 2022, Wellingtonians spent nearly $14 mil dollars in the city's bars but four years later that figure had dropped to $7.77 mil.

The Helicopter Line ordered to pay $17,740 over the unjustified dismissal of Mount Cook cafe employee. NZ Herald. 15 Oct, 2026.

Other articles on the Illegal crayfish ring

• Million-dollar choppers forfeit as illegal crayfish ring for luxury Queenstown hotel plummets to earth. ODT. September 29, 2026.
• Queenstown helicopter company fined $12k for illegal crayfish sale. 1news. Sep 29 2026.
• Heli company loses million dollar choppers for role in illegal crayfish trips. RNZ. 29 September 2026.