Living amidst the hustle & bustle of central Auckland, New Zealand's most infamous pie cart, 'The White Lady' is sadly an icon on its knees.

Balmoral is a cluster of shops, cafes and restaurants halfway down Dominion Road, on the edge of well-to-do Mt Eden, and home to struggling Indian Restaurant Haleem's.

Located on the outskirts of central Auckland, Sandringham is a small community with a real buzz...but about to collapse in one foul heap on its door step is struggling day time café WKA.

Five minutes down the road from central Tauranga, is the small village of Greerton where 'The Lemon Tree Cafe' is struggling.

Once a sleepy seaside village, historic Howick is now a vibrant community, and with its cafes, specialist shops, galleries and friendly relaxed atmosphere is also home to the recently established 'Chocolate Cafe'.

Nestled in the Thames Valley is Paeroa, "World Famous in New Zealand" for New Zealand's most famous drink. Not so famous is the L & P Bar and Café.

Toby's restaurant in Titirangi is in deep trouble; with finances haemorrhaging and seriously dysfunctional staff relationships.

Cafe Cecille is situated in the picturesque Queen Elizabeth Park in Masterton, unfortunately its financial situation is far from pretty.

Perching over the trendy Kelburn Village in Wellington, Red Tomatoes pizzeria is a restaurant in a mess!

A scenic 40 minute drive north of Auckland, and perching over the Kaipara River in histotric Helensville is River View, a restaurant in dire need.