A hospitality leader is pointing the finger at the council for the demise of Christchurch restaurants and bars.

Peter Morrison, Hospitality New Zealand Canterbury Branch President is calling on the council to consider Christchurch hospitality operators when allowing things like the Night Noodle Market to set up in the city.

Morrison told Chris Lynch the likes of the noodle market is taking business away from the cities restaurant and cafe owners who are trying to make their money to last them the winter.

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