Mark Wallbank
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Mark Wallbank is a well-respected figure in the New Zealand restaurant industry, having co-founded Rocco, which became an institution on Ponsonby Rd. He later transformed the venue into Moochowchow, known for its Thai-fusion cuisine, showcasing his culinary adaptability and innovation.
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Mark Wallbank is a restaurateur who has been friends with Wendy Francis-Ching since the 1990s.
Society Insider: Chef Al Brown dating businesswoman Wendy Francis-Ching; The Carlin hotel’s transformation; former St Kent’s student’s Ivy League dreamsThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·
New Zealand· 2025-06-11
New Zealand· 2025-06-11
Russell first opened a Ponsonby Rd restaurant in 2001, launching Rocco with Auckland restaurateur Mark Wallbank.
Ponsonby Road Bistro to close in May, latest Ponsonby eatery to closeThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2025-04-22
New Zealand· 2025-04-22
Mark Wallbank co-owned the restaurant Rocco.
Kol closure: The history of the many Auckland restaurants of 23 Ponsonby RdThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2025-04-04
New Zealand· 2025-04-04
