Primary Industries 3 mins to read Large apple exporter in last-minute bid to prevent liquidation Wade Glass-owned company says it hopes to strike a deal this week that will allow it to pay off its debts to IRD. Karyn Scherer Mon, 22 Jun 2026 © All content copyright NBR. Do not reproduce in any form without permission, even if you have a paid subscription. One of New Zealand’s largest apple exporters is facing possible liquidation for not paying its taxes. Hawke’s Bay pipfruit exporter Crasborn
Fresh Harvest, which trades as Kiwi Crunch, told the High Court in Auckland today it was still hopeful of striking a last-minute financing deal to prevent Want to read more? It’s easy. Choose your subscription Already have an account? Login Smartphone Only Subscription NZ$29.95 / monthly Monthly Premium Online Subscription NZ$49.95 / monthly Smartphone Only Annual Subscription NZ$299.00 / yearly Yearly Premium Online Subscription NZ$499.00 / yearly Premium Group Membership 10 Users NZ$385+GST / monthly $38.5 per user – Pay by monthly credit card debit
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