A second attempt in the Auckland High Court to place Gulf Harbour Country Club’s owner Long River Investments into liquidation has failed, after the company paid what was owed.
The first attempt, in May, by Inovagen which operated the café at the former club, sought $20,000-$25,000. That amount was paid at the last minute.
This month Auckland Council took Long River back to the High Court seeking unpaid rates of $25,804. Payment was received, and the liquidation application withdrawn on Friday, August 16. Council also sought an order for costs against the company of around $3000.
In addition, it is seeking repayment of a much larger sum – costs of more than $200,000 associated with the demolition of the…
