D-day looms for Du Val pair

D-day looms for Du Val pair
Du Val founders Kenyon and Charlotte Clarke. (Image: Supplied)
Maria Slade
Du Val founders Charlotte and Kenyon Clarke have until January 15 to deliver a range of items to receivers PwC and provide a statement of their personal financial affairs.Before Christmas, the receivers asked the High Court to order the couple to provide the items and information, and to present for interviews.Auckland property development group Du Val was placed in statutory management in August owing an estimated $240m to its lenders, investors and suppliers.PwC are the statutory managers, and the receivers of the Clarkes’ property and...

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