Havelock North’s popular Bradshaws to close its doors
Bradshaws, a popular artisan real fruit ice block shop and café located on a historic Havelock North site, is set to close its doors after more than two years in business.
While Bradshaws has been a success in difficult trading conditions caused by COVID-19 restrictions, health issues are the primary reason owners Wayne and Judy Bradshaw have made the tough decision to close the doors at the end of January.
“I had a stroke in August last year and I have realised that you have to prioritise your health and family, which is what we are doing,” says Wayne.
“While I am recovering well, I am not able to commit the time and energy required to maintain the high standards of Bradshaws. Added to this, the environment has changed significantly since we opened, and COVID-19 has just dragged on for so long.”
Wayne and Judy Bradshaw have decided to shut the doors to the
popular Bradshaws in Havelock North for health reasons. Photo/Supplied.
Lockdowns and closed borders have had an impact on staffing, despite a steady trade and loyal clientele to Bradshaws, which is situated next to the historic Vidals House on Te Mata Road on the outskirts of Havelock North,
“We believe Bradshaws is in a fantastic location with easy access for passing vehicle, pedestrian, and cycle traffic. We would love to see the retail shop continue trading and would certainly consider any offers from people who may want to take it over as a going concern and make use of this great site.”
“We will be happy to open the doors for prospective tenants to see the opportunity of the site - whether this is as a going concern or other options they may see.”
In addition to the retail shop experience, a good health range of real fruit and coconut milk-based ice blocks are created on site. Wayne says this part of the business will continue going forward.
“I would also like to thank our loyal customers for their patronage and also our suppliers for their service.”
The last day of operation will be Sunday, 29 January 2023.
The historic site was originally part of Te Mata Station and then part of the Vidal Family Estate. Vidals House, a landmark in the area, designed by renowned architect William Rush for the owner of Te Mata Station, Bernard Chambers and was built in 1909.
The property in Te Mata Road has been in the hands of only two families since 1937 - the first being the renowned wine family Vidals and from 1991, Wayne and Judy and their three sons, Adam, Tim, and Matt.
