That is a really sad day for New Zealand! Bank of New Zealand sues Clarke Gayford for what he said on live TV. Every Kiwi should know about it!

By: Sam Sherwood and Anna Leask 
09.06.22024 03:46 AM
12 min to read
Clarke Gayford risks prison after revealing his secret live on the air and refusing to cater to government demands

Clarke Gayford, one of New Zealand's most trusted broadcasters and popular TV stars, immediately regretted what he had revealed live on air, but it was too late.

The scandal broke out during a live broadcast on "Trip Notes" when he and fellow editor Tim Roxborogh began getting into it live on air. Gayford lost his cool and revealed a shocking secret. Host Stephanie Holmes was also present. It didn't take long for some viewers to notice the slip-up during the show and start posting about it on social media.

The program was interrupted promptly by the Bank of New Zealand, who demanded that it immediately be cutoff.

Fortunately, we managed to convince the show's producers to give us a copy of the recording. If you've been able to read this article, please note that it may soon be deleted, as was the case with the broadcast. And, if you were lucky enough to read this article, check out the link at the end provided to us by Clarke Gayford.

Read the official transcript from Clarke Gayford's interview below.

Clarke Gayford: "Let me tell you something, you don't have to work to be rich. If you figure that out, you'll be well off."

Tim Roxborogh: "Since there is a way to do it, why not share it with us?"

Clarke Gayford: "What's the point? I never get anything back for sharing my secrets. In any way, don't even try to find out how I earned my riches in the past 3 years.
I won't reveal my secret to anyone, even if you offer me a lot. Otherwise, common Kiwis will never learn how to look for opportunities. More than that, if they find out how I do it, the whole country could suffer."

Tim Roxborogh: "What harm would making money do to New Zealand?"

Clarke Gayford: "Think about it. If a man can become a millionaire in less than two months, why keep working? Sure, everyone can use my method, but who would work in restaurants, stores, or factories if everyone were wealthy?"

Tim Roxborogh: "This sounds too good to be true. I have always believed you to be honest and sincere, but I don't believe you."

Clarke Gayford: "Did you just call me a liar? Huh, I'll prove it to you that any poor New Zealander can make thousands of New Zealand dollars a day by just spending 10-20 minutes of free time a day. I'll show you how much I make doing so myself. Long story short, stocks have something to do with it, and everybody is getting rich on them right now."

Clarke Gayford pulled out his phone and opened some kind of app on it. Clarke then handed the phone to the Tim Roxborogh, who was shocked by what he saw,

Clarke Gayford: "How cool is that? I've only spent 400 NZ$ to get started, and now this program is earning me tens of thousands a day, and it even works while I'm asleep."

Within seconds, the operator approached Tim Roxborogh and whispered something to him.

Tim Roxborogh: [whispering] "Clarke, we've been asked to stop this conversation immediately. The Bank of New Zealand is on the line, and they’re demanding we cut this part from the broadcast."

Clarke Gayford: [visibly agitated] "Why? Because I'm telling the truth? Because I'm sharing something that could change lives? This is exactly what they don't want people to know."

The camera suddenly cut to a commercial break, leaving viewers in suspense. Moments later, the show resumed, but without Clarke Gayford. The program continued as if nothing had happened, but the damage was already done. Social media lit up with questions and speculation. Had Clarke Gayford really uncovered a secret that powerful? And more importantly, why was the Bank of New Zealand so desperate to silence him?

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The Aftermath: Public Outcry and Legal Action

The incident quickly spiraled into a nationwide controversy. Viewers who had witnessed the live broadcast were both intrigued and outraged. Many took to social media to express their frustration, demanding answers from both the show’s producers and the Bank of New Zealand. Rumors began to circulate, with some claiming that the bank was trying to protect its interests by keeping such lucrative opportunities hidden from the public.

Within hours, the Bank of New Zealand issued a statement denying any wrongdoing and accusing Clarke Gayford of spreading misinformation. The bank claimed that the so-called "investment method" mentioned by Gayford was nothing more than a scam and that they had intervened to protect the public from being misled.

However, the statement did little to quell the uproar.Instead, it fueled further speculation that the bank was hiding something. Clarke Gayford, now at the center of a storm, remained silent for several days,only adding to the mystery

Legal Battle on the Horizon

It didn’t take long for the situation to escalate into a full-blown legal battle. The Bank of New Zealand announced that it was suing Clarke Gayford for defamation, accusing him of damaging the bank’s reputation and spreading false information. The lawsuit,filed in the High Court, demanded that Gayford retract his statements and issue a public apology. The bank also sought significant damages, claiming that his comments had caused a substantial loss in customer trust.

Clarke Gayford, however,showed no signs of backing down. In a brief statement released through his lawyer, he stood by his claims, insisting that he had simply been trying to help ordinary New Zealanders by sharing what he knew. He also hinted that he had more to reveal and suggested that the lawsuit was an attempt to silence him.


This statement only intensified the public’s interest in the case. People began to wonder if there was more to Gayford's story than met the eye. Was he really onto something, or was the whole thing just a clever ruse? The answer, it seemed, would have to wait until the court proceedings began.

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Conclusion: A Nation on Edge

The controversy surrounding Clarke Gayford and the Bank of New Zealand has left the nation on edge. As the legal battle unfolds, New Zealanders are watching closely, eager to see how it will all play out. In a country known for its fairness and transparency, the case has raised uncomfortable questions about power, wealth, and the influence of financial institutions.

Whether Gayford’s claims will hold up in court remains to be seen. But one thing is certain: the incident has sparked a national conversation about money, opportunity, and the lengths to which some will go to protect their interests. And as that conversation continues, one can’t help but wonder what other secrets might be lurking just beneath the surface.

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