Insolvency stories
AI bookkeeping startup Botkeeper shuts after 11 years
Tue, 10th Feb 2026
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digital transformation
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fintech
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financial systems
AI bookkeeping startup Botkeeper shuts after 11 years, citing rapid client consolidation, lost revenue and an unsustainable path forward.
New Zealand AI tool launched to expose risks in building sector
Fri, 10th Oct 2025
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email security
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erp
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scams
A New Zealand AI tool, CheckMyBuilder, helps homeowners and businesses spot risks with builders for NZD $49, using public records to flag issues before contracts.
Third-party risk: A growing threat in today's interconnected world
Mon, 29th Apr 2024
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uc
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supply chain
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breach prevention
An intricate web of third-party collaborations elevates innovation and efficiency in business but also significantly increases risk factors such as data breaches and financial instability.
Kevin O'Neill joins Aryza Group as new Chief Revenue Officer
Thu, 11th Apr 2024
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risk & compliance
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ai
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automation
Kevin O'Neill, with over twenty years of business development experience, now heads revenue growth at the financial software solutions company, Aryza Group.
Aryza Group launches Aryza Decide for improved credit risk management
Wed, 20th Mar 2024
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financial institutions
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credit risk
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modernisation
Aryza Group unveils dynamic, standalone system, Aryza Decide, geared to revolutionise credit risk management in the lending industry and encouraging operational efficiency.
Big business needs new payment strategies for small suppliers
Thu, 1st Jun 2023
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digital transformation
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martech
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commerce systems
While the other end of town enjoys regular pay cycles and pontificates about bonus structures, small businesses simply need to be paid on time.
Mazars In Singapore appoints two new local partners
Mon, 22nd May 2023
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partner programmes
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risk & compliance
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consultancy
Mazars in Singapore expands its Financial Advisory and Consulting teams with the appointment of two new local Partners.
Longstanding Kiwi field service contractor Indeserve in liquidation
Fri, 3rd Jun 2022
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
IndeServe, a longstanding local service contractor that has worked with companies including IBM, Fujitsu and Datacom, has voluntarily filed for liquidation.
Why embracing cloud-based communication applications can give retailers a boost – 8x8
Wed, 28th Aug 2019
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uc
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supply chain
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retailtech
For the Australian retail sector, finding ways to cut costs and improve productivity has never been more important.
eCommerce requires beefed up cybersecurity to function well
Tue, 20th Feb 2018
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ddos
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martech
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commerce systems
In an increasingly interconnected world, online shopping and electronic transactions have now transcended its innovation status.
The disruptive force of blockchain and how it will shake up business as we know it
Mon, 10th Jul 2017
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blockchain
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rsm australia
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digital disruption
Blockchain technology is set to disrupt every aspect of business, from tax to governance, according to RSM Australia.
Visiting cybercrime expert says the deep web can benefit NZ businesses
Wed, 3rd May 2017
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fintech
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financial systems
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cloud services
Believe it or not, the deep web can actually benefit New Zealand businesses, according to visiting cybercrime expert Dr Stephen Hill.
Employee claims he's owed $100,000 by Kiwi tech company in liquidation
Fri, 16th Sep 2016
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payment technologies
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optimizer hq
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odev
If you were owed $100k from your company, you'd feel pretty aggrieved wouldn't you? Ex-employee, Lawrence Sami certainly feels that way.
NZTG cleans up 'unfortunate situation' through deal with RS Comms
Tue, 2nd Feb 2016
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m&a
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new zealand technology group
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rs comms
New Zealand Technology Group teams up with RS Comms to provide telecoms services to small and medium-sized businesses.
Optimizer HQ subsidiaries' debts likely to top $11 million
Fri, 18th Dec 2015
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optimizer hq
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odev
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iren
Claims against two Optimizer HQ subsidiaries are likely to hit $11.3 million, with liquidators reviewing the sale of business assets pre-liquidation.
Mako Networks sold to US provider
Wed, 7th Oct 2015
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physical security
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risk & compliance
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mako networks
United States telecommunications service provider D&S Communications has acquired the assets of Mako Networks from the company's receivers.
Spark calls in receivers for Mako Networks
Tue, 25th Aug 2015
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physical security
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mako networks
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intellectual property
Mako Networks in liquidation, Spark steps in as secured creditor to appoint receivers, thwarting the tech firm's financial tailspin.
Blue Chip's Bryers accused of muddying Talos role
Tue, 3rd Mar 2015
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insolvency
Former Blue Chip boss Mark Bryers was accused of contriving to present himself as a consultant to Talos Accounting Group, when he was actually running.
Up to 70 Shanton Fashions staff to lose their jobs in restructure prior to sale
Thu, 26th Feb 2015
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shanton fashions
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palm
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retail
Up to 70 staff, just under half of those working for Shanton Fashions, are losing their jobs as 17 stores close under a restructuring process before.
iData Kiwi debts top $2 million
Tue, 10th Feb 2015
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emc
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idata
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insolvency
iData Resolutions, which crashed into liquidation last month, has debts of more than $2 million for the New Zealand operation according to the liquida.