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John Copson’s Crown group loses Supreme Court bid

Misuse of confidential planning and consenting information case will head to a hearing to determine ‘account of profits’ due.

John Copson.

Brent Melville Tue, 27 May 2025

Crown Finance, a company controlled by former NBR Lister John Copson, has failed to appeal a High Court decision and remains on the hook for compensation of as much as $14 million to Auckland developer Matvin Group for 'misuse of confidential information'.

Matvin, owned by developers Kevin Clark and

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