PremiumZoe MillsMultimedia Journalist·Gisborne Herald·6 Aug, 2026 05:00 PM2 mins to read‌Liquidators of drain-laying business Jesse James Contracting said the impact of penalties and interest meant the company could not catch up on its reported tax debt despite its attempts.The liquidation of a Gisborne contracting business has been attributed to slow payments for work done and inconsistent work.

Jesse James Contracting, a drain-laying business registered in 2020 and formerly based in Te Karaka, reportedly owes more than $1 million in unpaid tax, interest and penalties, according to the liquidators’