Opotiki keeps sushi shop
A turn around from Immigration NZ to overturn an original decision to close Opotiki's only sushi shop.
The Korean owners of Arigato Mum's Suhsi bar were originally denied a Long Term Business application to keep the shop open with their work visa's running out in September
A statement from Immigration NZ last week said there are several sushi bars in Whakatane which isn't far from Opotiki.
The decision prompted the community to stand up for their sushi bar taking the fight to national TV and to the streets in protest.
This morning before a community protest Immigration NZ contacted the owners of the Sushi bar to advise they will overturn the decision to reject the owners application for a Long Term Business application.
Locals say they are glad with today's decision and they will be able to enjoy sushi without having to travel 44km to Whakatane.
The shop owners are so overwhelmed with the support of the community a free sushi day will be held on Saturday.
This morning before a community protest Immigration NZ contacted the owners of the Sushi bar to advise they will overturn the decision to reject the owners application for a Long Term Business application.
Locals say they are glad with today's decision and they will be able to enjoy sushi without having to travel 44km to Whakatane.
The shop owners are so overwhelmed with the support of the community a free sushi day will be held on Saturday.