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New Zealand High Court Freezes Du Val Founders' Assets

7/23/2025

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The High Court of New Zealand has decided to maintain the freeze on the assets and passports of Du Val founders Charlotte and Kenyon Clarke. With over $300 million in debt, Du Val is under statutory management as the Financial Markets Authority investigates. The court's ruling reinforces the receivership and travel restrictions during these critical legal proceedings.

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Story summary

The High Court of New Zealand has decided to maintain the freeze on the assets and passports of Du Val founders Charlotte and Kenyon Clarke. With over $300 million in debt, Du Val is under statutory management as the Financial Markets Authority investigates. The court's ruling reinforces the receivership and travel restrictions during these critical legal proceedings.