A flurry of online bidding is under way as east Auckland locals and punters further afield vie for the assets of the liquidated iconic Fisher House Restaurant, Cafe, Catering and Conference Centre.
Under instructions from the liquidators of Fisher House Limited, online bidding agent Number 8 Solutions Limited is charged with selling all of its assets.
Bidders had until 7pm on August 15 to place their bids and secure items across 250 lots.
A Number 8 Solutions Facebook post states the auction has staggered closing times with four lots every two minutes.
It was highly recommended buyers inspect items onsite for two hours between midday to 2pm on Thursday, as they’re responsible for any items condition or functionality.
The Times has fielded calls from locals who are bidding online hoping to get bargains in what one termed as potentially a “fire sale”.
Fisher House Limited, trading as Fisher House and owned and operated by Mark Nicholls, was placed into liquidation on August 1 by PCK Insolvency.
The doors were firmly shut ending an era to this landmark site with a long history in east Auckland, with the company in the red in excess of almost $1.2 million.
On August 8, PKF Insolvency posted its estimated statement of affairs which lists the preferential creditors as Employees – Wages and Holiday Pay ($108,304) and Inland Revenue – Employer Activities and GST ($313,485) for a total amount of $421,789.
The figure of $768,095 is listed for total unsecured creditors.
Claims by creditors in the liquidation should be sent to the liquidators by October 1.
The Times contacted Goodman Properties to ask about the future plans for the Fisher House building and land at this iconic site.
The portfolio manager spokeswoman, who didn’t want to be named, says she couldn’t publicly comment while the business was in liquidation.
The ‘Brook Bar and Restaurant, also owned in Highbrook by Mark Nicholls, filed returns with the companies office in March, 2024.
The business doesn’t show it’s in liquidation but its doors are shut and The ‘Brook Bar and Restaurant’s website states it’s permanently closed.
