Parking Dispute in Westmere: Dairy Owner Confronts Taco Loco Diners
Westmere parking dispute erupts as dairy owner confronts Taco Loco patron inside restaurant
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A parking dispute in Westmere, Auckland, escalated when Garnet Dairy owner Pragnesh Patel confronted diners at Taco Loco over a parked car. While the incident reportedly upset a female diner, both Patel and Taco Loco owner Roger Moraes denied any shouting occurred, highlighting ongoing parking issues since the restaurant's opening.
- 01The parking dispute occurred in a 10-minute parking bay in Westmere, Auckland.
- 02Garnet Dairy owner Pragnesh Patel confronted Taco Loco diners about parking outside his shop.
- 03The altercation reportedly left a female diner in tears, according to a community post.
- 04Patel and Taco Loco owner Roger Moraes both denied that Patel raised his voice during the incident.
- 05Parking issues have been a concern since Taco Loco opened three weeks ago.
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Tensions have escalated in Westmere, Auckland, over a 10-minute parking bay, leading to a confrontation between Pragnesh Patel, the owner of Garnet Dairy, and diners at Taco Loco. The dispute arose when a female diner parked in a prime spot outside Patel's shop, prompting him to enter the restaurant to address the issue. Reports suggest the incident ended in tears for the diner. However, both Patel and Taco Loco owner Roger Moraes have refuted claims that Patel raised his voice during the encounter. They noted that parking has been problematic since Taco Loco opened three weeks ago, indicating ongoing community concerns regarding parking availability in the affluent suburb.
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The parking dispute highlights ongoing tensions between local businesses and patrons in affluent areas regarding parking availability.
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