Nelson cafe and gallery to close after lease not renewed amid roadworks

RNZ8 Aug, 2026 02:22 AM5 mins to readSuzi Stevens says being forced to close Red Art Gallery & Cafe in Nelson is heartbreaking. Photo / RNZ, Samantha GeeSuzi Stevens says being forced to close Red Art Gallery & Cafe in Nelson is heartbreaking. Photo / RNZ, Samantha GeeBy Samantha Gee of RNZA popular Nelson cafe and gallery has announced its closure, with its owners saying a dispute with the landlord and ongoing roadworks made it untenable to continue.

Red Art Gallery & Cafe owners Ant and Suzi Stevens said that after nine

Nelson cafe and gallery to close after lease not renewed amid roadworks

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