Insolvency resources and insights
Helpful resources on insolvency, business resilience and Voluntary Administration in New Zealand
Insolvency in NZ: Quarterly Market Report Q2 2026
While the total insolvencies across the country barely moved from Q1 to Q2, activity within individual industries was pronounced. Retail trade recorded a rise of almost 75% from last quarter. See all the details in our latest Quarterly Market Report here.
Insolvency in NZ: Quarterly Market Report Q1 2026
New Zealand experienced its highest level of business insolvencies since the Global Financial Crisis in 2025, according to the Q4 2025 Quarterly Market Report from BWA Insolvency. Read what BWA principal Bryan Williams has to say about the latest data.
When is it too late for Voluntary Administration?
Voluntary Administration is not a last resort — but it does have a use-by date. When directors wait too long to act, the options narrow quickly. In this article, Bryan Williams explains when Voluntary Administration (VA) may already be too late, why timing matters, and how early advice preserves outcomes for businesses under pressure.
Insolvency in NZ: Quarterly Market Report Q4 2025
New Zealand experienced its highest level of business insolvencies since the Global Financial Crisis in 2025, according to the Q4 2025 Quarterly Market Report from BWA Insolvency. Read what BWA principal Bryan Williams has to say about the latest data.
What Does a Liquidator Really Do?
Liquidators are often seen as the bearers of bad news, but their role is far more complex than many realise. This article breaks down what a liquidator does, why creditors sometimes feel frustrated, how liquidation funds are distributed, and the expertise required to become a Registered Insolvency Practitioner in New Zealand.
Insolvency in NZ: Quarterly Market Report Sept 2025
BWA Insolvency's Quarterly Market Report for Q3 2025 shows a further rise in insolvencies compared to the same time last year, even as indicators of economic recovery began to emerge across some areas of the economy.
INSOL World article
INSOL World is the quarterly journal of INSOL International. We are pleased to share an article written by BWA Principal Bryan Williams from the most recent issue of INSOL World. Here, Bryan shares his insights on growing an insolvency practice, likely to be of great interest to practitioners looking to scale their practice.
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