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Explainer: The spectacular collapse of Apple's Buzzle stores

Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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Buzzle, formed as Apple’s largest Australian reseller in 2000, collapsed within six months amid the dot‑com bust, sparking a precedent‑setting legal battle with Apple.
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ITPNZ faces liquidation as debts mount & membership declines

Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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ITPNZ faces liquidation due to historic debts and declining membership, with a vote on the future set for 23 October, urging members to withhold renewals.
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DTCC unveils digital collateral management platform

Mon, 7th Apr 2025
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The Depository Trust has unveiled a digital collateral management platform, set for live demonstration on 23 April, to enhance institutional DeFi operations.
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Renowned insolvency expert Michael Makridakis joins Taylor David

Mon, 16th Sep 2024
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Michael Makridakis has joined Taylor David as a Partner, bringing over 20 years' experience in multi-jurisdictional insolvency to the renowned law firm.
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Dick Smith Electronics' Liquidation reveals grim financial state after seven years

Fri, 1st Sep 2023
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KPMG's latest report on Dick Smith Electronics' liquidation reveals NZ$245.5M in secured debt and ongoing legal battles.
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Aryza launches financial software solution in UK and Ireland

Thu, 20th Jul 2023
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The platform is designed to help businesses to optimise receivables management and generate more liquidity, according to the company.
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$1.5 million owed to creditors in collapse of WhitelabelNZ

Thu, 16th Feb 2023
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We summarise the creditors and financial position of third part sales agency WhiteLabel which is now in liquidation.
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It's official, WhiteLabel NZ goes into liquidation

Mon, 16th Jan 2023
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The story of WhiteLabelNZ has ended abruptly with the company's liquidation following an unsuccessful fundraising campaign.
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Whitelabel NZ fundraising effort fails to meet goal

Mon, 5th Dec 2022
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Whitelabel NZ's failed fundraising campaign and alleged misleading information about its business practices have raised concerns.
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The imminent failure of WhiteLabel NZ, liquidation next?

Thu, 1st Dec 2022
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Outsourced sales & marketing company, WhiteLabel NZ, faces financial troubles as staff leave & funds are owed. #BusinessNews #WhiteLabelNZ.
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Up to $2.4 million shortfall in the collapse of IndeServe

Fri, 1st Jul 2022
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Networking service provider IndeServe has appointed liquidators, with a potential shortfall of between $1 million and $2.4 million.
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Longstanding Kiwi field service contractor Indeserve in liquidation

Fri, 3rd Jun 2022
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IndeServe, a longstanding local service contractor that has worked with companies including IBM, Fujitsu and Datacom, has voluntarily filed for liquidation.
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NFT trends and opportunities: expert reveals all

Fri, 13th May 2022
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The NFT market is growing at an exponential rate, with unprecedented liquidity. Here we explore how businesses can profit.
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Hills and Milestone Systems to trade punches in court

Fri, 16th Feb 2018
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Hills Limited slams Milestone Systems' request to have it wound up, calling it an abuse of power, as both companies prepare for a court battle this month.
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UPDATED: ATEED in talks with BizDojo Auckland liquidators to discuss recoveries

Fri, 2nd Feb 2018
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The liquidator first report states that BizDojo Auckland Ltd has not been able to provide a balance sheet and does not own any assets.
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Dick Smith creditors vote for liquidation of failed company

Tue, 26th Jul 2016
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Dick Smith Holdings creditors have voted to place the failed business into liquidation in a last ditch effort to recoup some of their lost money.
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Books close on Mecari with 13.86 cents in the dollar payout to creditors

Mon, 11th Jul 2016
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Unsecured creditors of failed POS distributor Mecari, previously known as Pos Pos, have received small payments as the company's liquidation winds up.
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Mako: Spark owed $26.9m, little chance of funds for unsecured creditors

Wed, 25th Nov 2015
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Spark NZ was owed $26.9 million when Mako Networks went into receivership, with little chance of unsecured creditors recouping their funds.
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Mako Networks sold to US provider

Wed, 7th Oct 2015
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United States telecommunications service provider D&S Communications has acquired the assets of Mako Networks from the company’s receivers.
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Mako Networks debts top $30 million; $25m deficit expected

Wed, 9th Sep 2015
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​Failed network management company Mako Networks has liabilities of more than $30 million, with an estimated deficit of $25m expected.