Times are tough, many businesses unable to survive the cost of living crisis and downturned economy.
Cultural institutions and smaller businesses alike are closing up shop, and Kevin Milne is dismayed by the loss of Kiwi enterprises.
One in particular, the colourful Matakana ceramics firm Morris & James, is particularly saddening for him.
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