Bankruptcies in New Zealand decreased to 44 Individuals in January from 53 Individuals in December of 2025. Bankruptcies in New Zealand averaged 159.65 Individuals from 2003 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 341.00 Individuals in November of 2006 and a record low of 20.00 Individuals in January of 2023. source: New Zealand Insolvency and Trustee Service



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Bankruptcies 44.00 53.00 Individuals Jan 2026
ANZ Business Confidence 64.10 73.60 points Jan 2026
NZIER Capacity Utilization 89.80 89.10 percent Dec 2025
Car Registrations 3168.00 3015.00 Units Jan 2026
Changes in Inventories -429.00 -45.00 NZD Million Sep 2025
Corruption Index 81.00 83.00 Points Dec 2025
Corruption Rank 4.00 4.00 Dec 2025
Industrial Production -0.70 -4.80 percent Sep 2025
Manufacturing Sales YoY 0.90 -0.50 percent Sep 2025


New Zealand Bankruptcy Adjudications
In New Zealand, bankruptcy refers to a legal process where the assets of an insolvent person are administered and distributed by the Official Assignee for the benefit of all of their creditors.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
44.00 53.00 341.00 20.00 2003 - 2026 Individuals Monthly