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Refugee Kebab Shop Owner Faces Home Loss After Charity

4/10/2026

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Zuhaib Bangash, a former refugee and Glen Eden kebab shop owner in Auckland, faces losing his home due to financial difficulties.
He has spent nearly $1 million feeding the homeless.
To avoid a mortgagee sale, he must sell his four-bedroom home at 29 Woodbank Drive within a month.
The local business association criticized his charity work, claiming it spurred anti-social behavior.

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Story summary

Zuhaib Bangash, a former refugee and Glen Eden kebab shop owner in Auckland, faces losing his home due to financial difficulties.
He has spent nearly $1 million feeding the homeless.
To avoid a mortgagee sale, he must sell his four-bedroom home at 29 Woodbank Drive within a month.
The local business association criticized his charity work, claiming it spurred anti-social behavior.