Latest / Auckland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Kiwi Crunch Enters Voluntary Admin | Auckland News
Kiwi Crunch Hawke’s Bay, a major apple grower with 450 hectares across Hawke’s Bay and Central Otago, has entered voluntary administration — a blow to the industry following the liquidation of Crasborn Fresh Harvest Ltd, saddled with $19 million in unpaid taxes. Director Wade Glass blames pandemic fallout, Cyclone Gabrielle, soaring labor and compliance costs, and volatile export returns. Yet, the broader fruit sector shows resilience: a strong apple harvest, new varieties, expanding companies, and fresh investment are fueling growth. Administrator Gareth Hoole now leads the Kiwi Crunch…
The skinny
The skinny isn't ready yet — notes appear once the transcript is processed.