Wellington hospo stalwart shakes up bakery business

Tough economic conditions have forced the closure of dozens of capital city hospitality stalwarts, but some green shoots are starting to show through. One success story is a new bakery, which has opened four stores in ten months. Volco is the creation of businessman and former professional tennis player Tony Parun, along with his son Anthony. They started by rebranding their German bakery, Brezelmania, in Kelburn midway through last year. They've since opened up three more stores throughout the city, each with slightly different menus. The latest is only a few weeks old, offering a full-blown brunch menu alongside their wide selection of pastries and pies. Business lead Anthony Parun and head chef Kirran Buckland speak to Kathryn.