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Wine magnate in court over receivership
Law & Regulation

Wine magnate in court over receivership

George Fistonich is arguing against receivers retaining funds to defend against his claims.

Oliver Lewis 07 Jun 2022
'Grossly disproportionate' to intervene on flood insurance
Law & Regulation

'Grossly disproportionate' to intervene on flood insurance

The government's focus on flood insurance intervention rather than action to adapt to climate change is costly, back-to-front thinking says the Insurance Council.

Pattrick Smellie 07 Jun 2022
Lake Dunstan's massive distillery a go
Law & Regulation

Lake Dunstan's massive distillery a go

Central Otago authorities can see the benefits of putting a large new distillery on the shores of Lake Dunstan, in contrast to the treatment of other applications on nearby Lake Wānaka.

Brent Melville 07 Jun 2022
Kiwi judge keeps crypto battle alive
Law & Regulation

Kiwi judge keeps crypto battle alive

Orbis Blockchain Technologies and MB Technologies are fighting it out in court again.

Victoria Young 07 Jun 2022


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. 
She has been instrumental in growing BusinessDesk as this country’s premium business news brand.
She was the 2023 recipient of a Brian Gaynor initiative grant.
Victoria holds law and arts degrees from Victoria University of Wellington. 
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