The Long Read from Stuff

The Kings Arms became a hub of metal, punk, indie, and reggae scenes throughout its 198 years in Newton, Auckland. There hasn't been a venue to fill its hole in the music scene since it closed in 2018.

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CREDITS

Written by Steve Kilgallon

Read by Elmo Johnstone

Produced by Jen Black

Audio editing by Connor Scott

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