In fact, it could take until 2027 before insolvencies start to fall again. This could have a dampening effect on the market, and property developers whose balance sheets aren’t strong could find themselves in trouble. In the commercial property sector, capital is freeing up for new investments. This year there have been good outcomes for businesses going into insolvency when they have really good fundamentals. As the economy picks up, more businesses may look to go into acquisition mode, meaning fewer insolvencies resulting in closures and redundancies.

Source: New Zealand Herald January 01, 2026 12:32 UTC