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Finance
Crown Irrigation stumped up $2m to keep KDIC alive
The crown-owned entity provided the advance on top of its existing loan.
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Finance
Eric Watson's agent made lowball offer to settle claim
A low-ball offer was made ahead of the hearing in the high court last month.
![Redcurrent goes into liquidation](https://media.businessdesk.co.nz/file/c_fill,h_400,w_600,q_100/Rebecca-Kain.webp)
Finance
Redcurrent goes into liquidation
The homeware retailer was started more than 20 years ago and had 10 stores.
![Ports of Auckland considers closing as Cyclone Gabrielle approaches](https://media.businessdesk.co.nz/file/c_fill,h_400,w_600,q_100/Ports-of-Auckland-entry-2-image-businessdesk-r.webp)
Infrastructure
Ports of Auckland considers closing as Cyclone Gabrielle approaches
The port could close on Sunday if the weather gets too bad.