'Once it’s gone, it’s gone': Taranaki locals in court bid to slow TSB sale

PremiumJenée TibshraenyWellington Business Editor·NZ Herald·20 Aug, 2026 07:30 AM3 mins to read‌A High Court judge is considering an interim injunction application before TSB's owners vote next week on a proposed sale to Heartland Group Holdings.On Tuesday morning the public will find out whether a group of Taranaki residents’ fight to stall the sale of TSB to Heartland Group Holdings has been successful.

The High Court at Wellington today heard why Taranaki Community Accountability Society Incorporated believed TSB’s owner, Toi Foundation, hadn’t fulfilled its obligations

'Once it’s gone, it’s gone': Taranaki locals in court bid to slow TSB sale

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