Disclaimer

Who We Are

www.closeup.co.nz is an independent news and reporting website. Our role is limited to publishing stories based on official public records and publicly available sources. We do not provide private investigation services, legal advice, financial advice, or investment services.

Nature of Content

All content published on www.closeup.co.nz is content only. Reports are compiled from official and verifiable records, including:

• The New Zealand Companies Office

• The New Zealand Gazette

• The Insolvency and Trustee Service

• Court and tribunal filings (District Court, High Court, Employment Relations Authority, Disputes Tribunal, PSPLA)

• Other open and lawful sources

We are reporters and writers, not participants in the businesses, disputes, or legal proceedings we cover.

No Advice or Services

Nothing on this website should be considered legal, financial, or investment advice. All content is published in good faith for public awareness. Readers must seek their own professional advice from licensed practitioners.

Jurisdiction & Legal Protections

United States (Primary Jurisdiction)
www.closeup.co.nz is registered in the United States. Our publication is primarily protected under U.S. law:

• First Amendment – protects freedom of speech and the press.

• Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act (1996) – shields online publishers from liability for third-party or public record content.

New Zealand (Secondary Reference)
Because much of our reporting is based on New Zealand public records and is widely read in NZ, we also acknowledge New Zealand laws:

• Bill of Rights Act 1990 – protects freedom of expression.

• Defamation Act 1992 – recognises truth, honest opinion, fair reporting, and qualified privilege.

• Harmful Digital Communications Act 2015 – governs digital publication but allows lawful factual reporting.

• Private Security Personnel and Private Investigators Act 2010 – we are not private investigators and do not conduct surveillance or private investigations.

Accuracy, Updates & Limitations

We make every effort to ensure accuracy, but:

• Official records may later be corrected or withdrawn.

• Circumstances may change after publication.

• We cannot guarantee permanent completeness of every article.

www.closeup.co.nz accepts no liability for loss, damage, or consequences resulting from reliance on published material.

Fair Reporting & Right of Reply

We publish under principles of fair reporting, qualified privilege, and in the public interest.

If you are named in an article and believe information is incomplete, misleading, or inaccurate, you may request a correction or exercise your right of reply.

To request a correction or reply:

• Email us at info@closeup.co.nz with the article title, publication date, and details.

• Provide supporting information if available.

• Verified corrections will be updated promptly, with a note of the change.

• Responses may be published either within the original article or as an update.

Privacy Policy

www.closeup.co.nz values privacy and operates responsibly:

• We do not collect or publish private information outside what is already lawfully available in public records.

• We do not sell, trade, or share personal information with third parties.

• We do not conduct surveillance, background checks, or private investigations.

Website analytics: Like most sites, we may collect basic, non-identifiable analytics (such as visitor numbers or page traffic). This does not personally identify visitors.

Contact information: Emails sent to us are used only to respond to your query or correction request. We do not place you on mailing lists or share your details without consent.

Legal compliance: While registered in the United States, we also acknowledge New Zealand’s Privacy Act 2020 when handling New Zealand-related material.

While www.closeup.co.nz operates under U.S. law, our content is globally accessible. Readers should be aware that the laws of their own jurisdiction may also apply when accessing, sharing, or republishing our content.

Contact Details

All content on www.closeup.co.nz is drawn from official public records and published in the public interest. We do not collect or publish private information. For corrections or additional context, please contact us at info@closeup.co.nz or refer back to this Disclaimer.