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Dunedin businessman Malcolm Burns in bankruptcy
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Dunedin businessman Malcolm Burns in bankruptcy

The adjudication comes after a string of insolvencies.

Gregor Thompson 18 Jun 2025
Regulator remains ‘in the dark’ about Du Val founders’ finances
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Regulator remains ‘in the dark’ about Du Val founders’ finances

FMA and receivers don’t even know how the Clarkes are funding themselves, court hears.

Maria Slade 17 Jun 2025
Court to decide Du Val asset seizure orders
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Court to decide Du Val asset seizure orders

Charlotte and Kenyon Clarke will get to have their say ten months on.

Maria Slade 16 Jun 2025
EPA tips firm on fast-track list into liquidation
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EPA tips firm on fast-track list into liquidation

Energy Farms changed its name the same day it was liquidated.

Gregor Thompson 13 Jun 2025


Victoria Young
Victoria Young

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With a professional career spanning New Zealand, Singapore, and London, Victoria Young has been with BusinessDesk since 2019, initially as a senior reporter before taking on the role of investigations editor in 2022, then editor in 2024. 
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She was the 2023 recipient of a Brian Gaynor initiative grant.
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