Invercargill motorcycle business enters liquidation owing over $535,000

The PressStuffThursday 22 October 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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Crawford Motorcycles Limited, which traded as Southern Suzuki, went into liquidation in February 2026. The business owes more than $535,000 to 28 creditors, including Inland Revenue and former staff. Liquidators have warned that with minimal assets remaining, unsecured creditors are unlikely to receive any payment.

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First reported by The Press, Thu 22 Oct, 4:00am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 6 hours
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