Six Chance Voight companies placed into liquidation by High Court

Friday 24 July 2026 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated Fri 24 Jul, 5:39pm

In this story High Court, Financial Markets Authority

The High Court has ordered six core entities of the Rangiora-based Chance Voight Group into permanent liquidation. Following an investigation by the Financial Markets Authority, the court found the investment group was insolvent and using investor funds to meet existing obligations. The scheme involved more than 180 investors and approximately $50 million.

How they headlined it

5:08pm5:39pm

1. StuffFri 24 Jul, 5:08pm

   ‘At best, blind optimism’: Controversial businessman sees six companies liquidated (opens in new tab)

2. The Post via The PressFri 24 Jul, 5:39pm

   Bernard Whimp silent as High Court finds investment group insolvent, places six companies in liquidation (opens in new tab)

   Also on The Press (opens in new tab)