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Uncertainty continues to surround when – and if – the café and shop at Puhoi Valley Cheese will reopen to the public.
The popular venue was closed in June by parent company Goodman Fielder, citing a decline in numbers due to Covid-19 and the subsequent drop in international visitors.
At the time, it stressed the closure was only temporary over winter, saying on the Puhoi Valley website and Facebook pages “this is not a ‘goodbye’ but simply a ‘see you later’, as we hope to reopen in time for the summer season where you can again enjoy our great cheeses and menu in the sunshine”.
However, it now seems a longer closure is on the cards, with an updated message saying it will remain closed until the end of the year.
Signage at Puhoi Valley offers no useful information to visitors, with just a ‘closed’ sign displayed on the main sign and the former opening hours and days still shown.
Goodman Fielder did not respond to questions over when a decision over reopening might be made next year and whether signage at the site would be updated to assist people visiting the Ahuroa Road premises.
Communications and PR manager Ra Fletcher said only that people should check social media for updates.
“We continue to make cheese at the factory, it’s only the café and cheese store which is closed,” she said. “The website has been update with the latest info, and it’s best for people to check there and follow us on Facebook for the latest information.”
