Andrew Mehrtens reaches settlement to avoid bankruptcy application

Thursday 30 July 2026 · 5 outlets · 3 reports · updated Thu 30 Jul, 10:33am

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Former All Black Andrew Mehrtens has signed an agreement to stave off a bankruptcy application. The matter was heard at the Christchurch High Court, where it was noted that a settlement was reached shortly before the case was called. The law firm seeking bankruptcy is expected to withdraw its application on 13 August.

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1. NZ HeraldThu 30 Jul, 10:11am

   Former All Black Andrew Mehrtens back in court over bankruptcy application - settlement reached (opens in new tab)

2. StuffThu 30 Jul, 10:11am

   All Blacks legend has ‘become quite resourceful’, likely to stave off bankruptcy (opens in new tab)

3. The PressThu 30 Jul, 10:33am

   Ex All Black Andrew Mehrtens signs agreement to stave off bankruptcy ‘20 minutes’ before court (opens in new tab)

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