New Lynn Night Market, the only night market with Auckland Council backing, is closing for good. "We always have to ensure that we are spending ratepayers' money in the best way possible, so the difficult situation was made to no longer fund the night market." "Unfortunately, the New Lynn night market has not attracted enough customers each event despite the best efforts of those involved," Zhu said. Spokeswoman Shoma Prasad said new restaurants in the town centre provided "some tough competition" for the night market. Gloria Smith, a New Lynn resident and a regular visitor to the market, said the market offered "something special" to the neighbourhood.

Source: New Zealand Herald June 22, 2017 17:26 UTC