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Scott Blanks

Scott Blanks

Co-founder and owner of The Classic Comedy Club — Auckland's iconic live comedy venue since 1997.

Jul 29, 2026

4:51
How important is it to have that partnership there?
4:55
When we first opened, Tanuki's opened at the same time as we did.
4:58
That's over 30 years ago, coming up to 30 years ago.
5:02
That part of the city was actually a fairly dead part of the city.
5:05
There was sort of the entertainment precinct, but quite frankly, not much went on above the town hall.
5:11
So we were sort of on our own.
5:12
And I think probably Rick was very brave opening Tanuki's in that part of town.
7:25
Can you tell us a few of the success stories?

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