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"Knowledge is power" - Sir Francis Bacon

When you are dependent on customer-provided credit references, where can you find information on current problem individuals and companies ?

A Shark Check include searches on the following databases

New Zealand Companies Office

  • Confirms the company structure and address
  • Lists the directors AND other directorships - other responsibilities / liabilities
  • Shareholders AND share holdings
  • Banned directors

These reports are free and currently open to the public via the search box at the top of each page. Why not try it now, simply enter any Company or Director name in the search box at the top of the page.


The Insolvency and Trustee Service

The Insolvency and Trustee Service administer all bankruptcies, No Asset Procedures and Summary Installment Orders in New Zealand. The Insolvency and Trustee Service also administer some Court-appointed liquidations. Therefore it pays to know if you new OR existing customer/s have been registered on this database.

These reports are also free and currently open to the public via the search box at the top of the page.


Shark Patrol Database - members only

SHARK CHECK: allows members to check on new customers inexpensively and quickly. Within minutes you know IF adverse reports exist against those on whom you may be checking, receiving specific names, addresses, and phone numbers of those reporting, enabling you to directly with the reporting member and so protect yourself in your future dealings.

Find out before you do business if your new customer:

  • pays on time
  • has an unwillingness to pay, or
  • disputes, as a means to delay / avoid payment
  • currently has an inability to pay

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Other search options include:


Media Watch

Custom Search: Enter a person or business name

Shark Patrol's Media Watch monitors the world wide web in New Zealand for liquidations, receiverships and bankruptcy news. It works a little like this search box, try it...


The Tenancy Tribunal - ideal for Landlords, AND Pennants!

Administered by the Ministry of Justice the Tenancy Tribunal hears disputes between landlords and tenants of residential properties who have not been able to reach agreement in mediation provided by the Department of Building and Housing.

Use our limited search option below or go directly to the Tenancy Tribunal web site

Parties »

If entering a Name, please enter both First and Last Names.


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 First Name  Family Name
 e.g. "J" "Smi" or "Wiremu" "Jo"
 e.g. "ABC Corporation" or "Te"
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Top Tips

Tip 1: Know your customer

Check the exact name and legal status of each of your customers (you will need this if you ever have to take legal action to recover a debt).

Tip 2: Agree payment terms before you supply

Do not assume that you will be paid on 30 days or end of month following.

Tip 3: Invoice accurately, clearly and promptly

Attention to detail can make all the difference in getting paid on time.

Tip 4: Do not be afraid to ask for payment

The only good customer is a paying customer, and if you don't ask ...

Tip 5: Improving Cash Flow

Did you know that by using a third party (such as us), to undertake your credit control, can improve your cash flow by as much as 40%?

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