As authorities battled to stop a downtown karaoke bar selling alcohol, a Herald investigation reveals the untold story of the short but colourful life of BayLuck Karaoke. Officers spoke to security outside BayLuck, who were obstructive and closed the door on them, police said, refusing to allow access to the venue. Pamatatau, remaining deadpan, replied: “You must consume a lot of chips.”In his brief opening remarks, Wiles said the incidence of disturbances outside BayLuck were now “largely in the past”. Michael O’Flannigan, an Alcohol Licensing Inspector and Hearings Specialist at Auckland Council, said BayLuck had become a magnet for excessive noise, litter and other issues. BayLuck and Arby's "Red Flag Fridays" raised red flags with police and Auckland Council.

Source: Stuff June 18, 2023 01:58 UTC