Michael SergelMultimedia Journalist, Newstalk ZB·Newstalk ZB·30 Jun, 2026 05:00 PM3 mins to read‌Liquidations in the sector have surged 49% in the year to March, Hospitality NZ CEO Kristy Phillips joins Herald NOW. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYBusiness owners are being warned not to have their “head in the sand” about their tax obligations after a surge in companies being forced to close over unpaid tax.

Inland Revenue (IR) has applied to wind up 316 businesses in the first four months of this year, according to data