RITANZ is the professional body for accountants, lawyers and licensed insolvency practitioners, and for those working in the field of business restructuring and turnaround, and the corporate and personal insolvency industry in New Zealand. We have a growing membership base of over 500 members across New Zealand.
The organisation is affiliated with INSOL International, a worldwide federation of national associations for accountants and lawyers who specialise in turnaround and insolvency.
RITANZ has branches in Auckland, Christchurch and Wellington, and is run by an elected Board of volunteers, who work in or alongside the profession. Read more about us here.
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RITANZ is seeking feedback on proposed amendments to the RITANZ Rules
The current RITANZ Rules were passed and implemented in 2014. Since then, there have been a number of changes affecting the industry, including the licencing of insolvency practitioners. Therefore, the Rules have been reviewed and updated to take account of these changes.
26 March 2025
Modernisation of the Companies Act 1993 and updates to insolvency law
The Government has recently announced proposals to substantively change the Companies Act 1993.
06 December 2024
Court of Appeal Provides Clarity on Equitable Leins
On Thursday 17 October the Court of Appeal released their decision on Benjamin Brian Francis and Simon Dalton, as liquidators of Podular Housing Systems Limited (in liquidation) v Ilan Gross And Ors.[1] This ruling is significant for secured creditors, liquidators and the broader insolvency industry.
25 October 2024