Food4Less New Lynn has gone into liquidation. Photo / Google Maps
Food4Less New Lynn has gone into liquidation. Photo / Google Maps
Auckland supermarket chain Food4Less has been forced to close one of its stores after creditors put it into liquidation.
Food4Less, which operates ethnic food supermarkets in Auckland and Hamilton, confirmed the closure last week of its New Lynn site.
Owner Romit Prakash said the closing of Food4Less New Lynnwas “emotional, overwhelming and deeply humbling”.
“Recently, we received the difficult news regarding the liquidation process. Hearing those words was one of the most confronting moments of my professional life,” Prakash said in a Facebook post.
“Like many businesses, we have faced challenging circumstances over time – pressures that built quietly, decisions that carried weight, and realities that eventually could not be ignored.
“Despite every effort, every long day, every late night and every attempt to find a path forward, we have reached a point where closing is the responsible step.”
Pritesh Patel of Patel & Co was appointed liquidator of Food 4 Less (New Lynn) Limited on February 24 by the High Court in Auckland.
A notice on the New Zealand Gazette said the petitioning creditors were Harman Impex (NZ) Ltd and MZ Holdings Limited.
Companies Office Records show Prakash is the sole director of the company, which is owned by U & S Chand Investments Limited – which Romit and Amit Prakash each own a 50% shareholding of.
Food4Less New Lynn has gone into liquidation. Photo / Google Maps
Food4Less also has supermarkets in Manurewa, Ōtāhuhu and Hamilton.
Prakash said Food4Less was never just a supermarket.
“It was a dream built with sacrifice, belief and commitment. It was the pride of serving families who trusted us to put food on their tables.
“It was watching children grow up walking through our doors with their parents. It was greeting familiar faces week after week and knowing we were part of your routine and your lives.
“To our customers, thank you. Your loyalty, your kind words, your patience and your continued support through difficult times meant more than I can ever fully express. You kept us going longer than you may ever realise.”
