Wellington branch of SenateSHJ could break away in liquidation

Wellington branch of SenateSHJ could break away in liquidation
SenateSHJ was well known for its involvement with the previous Government's Three Waters programme. (Image: Getty)
Dileepa Fonseka
SenateSHJ might be dead in New Zealand but staff at its Wellington office are discussing splitting off. BusinessDesk understands staff at SenateSHJ are in discussions to keep the Wellington operations of the company running, albeit under a completely new entity. If staff pull this off, it will challenge the idea that a downturn in Wellington – due to a fall-off in government contracts – was responsible for the firm’s demise. Some sources close to the situation suggest in recent months the Wellington office outpe...

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