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False names and secrets: investors tapped for private deals

NBR Special Investigation: The sale of investments in two Auckland companies is probed by the FMA as previous offender Steven Robertson is charged with breach of parole.

Tim Hunter Wed, 13 May 2026
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Investor Wayne Newman reckons his name is on a list – it’s how he ended up with interests in speculative ventures from crypto to ecommerce.

“These things pop up all the time,” says the Wellington-based consultant.

“I think they’re all selling lists of names, one to another, and you

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Tim Hunter Wed, 13 May 2026
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