Smoking ban for 800+ dining spots across Auckland
Put out that cigarette, smokers!
Smoking outside hundreds of cafes, restaurants and bars has been snubbed out by Auckland Council.
The council is making more than 800 restaurants, cafes and bars with outdoor dining smokefree as part of new licensing rules.
To read more click here.
What do you think of the ban? Do smokers ruin your dining experience? Or do you enjoy a cigarette with a couple of after work drinks? How will this affect you? (Please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your comments used on Stuff)
Poll: Are you still heading to your local for your caffeine fix, or has the $$ changed your habits? ☕
Auckland has a thriving cafe culture, but with costs climbing, that culture is under pressure. We’ve seen the headlines about recent closures across the country, and it’s a tough pill to swallow along with a $6+ coffee.
We all want our favourite spots to stay open, but we also have to balance our own budgets ⚖️
We want to know: How are you handling the "coffee math" in 2026? Are you still heading to your local for a chat and a caffeine fix, or has the cost of living changed your habits?
Keen to read more about "coffee math"? The Post has you covered.
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44.4% I avoid spending money on coffee
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39.5% I still indulge at my local cafe
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16% Irrelevant - coffee is not for me
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