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Whangārei Pool Scandal Exposes Financial Losses | Auckland News
Families in Whangārei are devastated after losing hundreds of thousands of dollars on pool and landscaping projects that vanished into thin air — all with a Compass Pools franchise badge. OCD Pools, the local dealer, was abruptly cut off by Compass after discrepancies in payments and orders surfaced. Customers like Rob, who paid $115,000 for a pool for his grandchildren, trusted the brand and its recent award — only to face silence, missed deadlines, and unanswered calls. Now, Rob’s lawyer has canceled the contract and issued a demand, but recovery looks impossible without assets. Others…
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