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# Face of the Day
- URL: https://goodoil.news/face-of-the-day-1472/
- Published: 2026-05-05T18:30:10.000Z
- Updated: 2026-05-05T18:30:09.000Z
- Description: Neil Finn’s assistant confirmed to RNZ the musician had purchased Edinburgh Castle, which neighbours his existing Roundhead Studios.
- Author: Good Oil Staff
- Tags: Face of the Day

> Split Enz and Crowded House member Neil Finn has bought a controversial Auckland pub, with plans to turn it into a wellness retreat.  
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> Edinburgh Castle in Eden Terrace has a history of violent incidents, including the manslaughter of rising MMA fighter Fau Vake in 2021.  
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> [*Stuff* reported in 2023](https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/crime/133155538/the-pub-with-no-beer-notorious-nunchucksandknives-auckland-pub-stops-selling-booze?ref=goodoil.news) the bar had surrendered its liquor licence, but continued to operate poker machines and sell hotel rooms.  
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> Neil Finn’s assistant confirmed to RNZ the musician had purchased Edinburgh Castle, which neighbours his existing Roundhead Studios.  
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> Finn was on tour with Split Enz and was unavailable to comment himself.  
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> Stuff

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