Final day for Pumpkin Patch distribution centre staffJOHN SELKIRK/FAIRFAX NZ Pumpkin Patch was placed into receivership in October last year after receiver KordaMentha could not find a buyer for the business. There were tears as Pumpkin Patch distribution centre staff left their workplace for the last time. Wednesday was the last day for staff working in the company's distribution centre, bringing to an end the 27-year-old homegrown company. READ MORE:* More than 500 job losses as more Pumpkin Patch stores to close* Pumpkin Patch owes ANZ bank $59.5mDempsey would have been at the company for 17 years next month. There have been some job offers from other companies situated near the Pumpkin Patch distribution centre in East Tamaki, Auckland.

Source: Stuff January 25, 2017 04:48 UTC