Iconic Auckland food truck The White Lady has received a 12-month extension to its operating licence from Auckland Council.
The future of the truck was in doubt as its current mobile trading licence was set to expire on September 30. The much-loved food truck, which is Auckland's longest-running food truck and has been going for more than 70 years, came under scrutiny in April when Auckland Council reduced its annual licence to six weeks.
Operations Manager Max Washer said he was ecstatic about the news.
“On behalf of my family, our staff, and all our customers past, present, and future we want to thank Auckland Council for believing that our little business has a place in this great city.
“We know about the escalating violence in the city however I can tell you that the area around the White Lady is probably the safest in the city at night. Whether they’re businesses on wheels, or brick and mortar, people want to be part of a positive vibrant nightlife and that’s what we’re here for, to feed hungry people living their lives.”
