Macandrew Bay cafe The Duck will reopen its doors next Tuesday, with head chef Justin Woodrow now also taking up the role of owner. Mr Woodrow, the cafe’s head chef of about three years, stepped in as owner after now former owner Emma Strybosch last week made the "heartbreaking" decision to close the establishment. Mr Woodrow said the situation meant he and the rest of The Duck’s staff initially lost their jobs. When the opportunity came up to take over the lease, Mr Woodrow jumped at it, he said. Most of the staff were staying on, and he would retain his role of head chef, too.

Source: Otago Daily Times January 22, 2026 23:48 UTC