John Lawrenson

John Lawrenson

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John Lawrenson is the owner of House on Hood and the Lawrenson Group, who recently decided to reinstate a ban on under-20s after a challenging year of increased disturbances and damage since lowering the age restriction. Lawrenson acknowledged the difficulties in managing younger patrons, describing their behavior as lacking control, and expressed hope that the new policy would improve the social environment for older customers.

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Lawrenson Group CEO and central Hamilton bar owner John Lawrenson believed a scuffle between a couple of groups occurred around 11:45pm at an event in the area.

Hamilton homicide: Grieving grandma vows justice for 20yo killed after birthday celebration
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-07-21
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John Lawrenson, the bar owner, acknowledged that lowering the age restriction was a mistake.

Hamilton bar House on Hood bans under-20s on Saturdays after year of havoc
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-03-08
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