Shame to see Origin go - however it has been clear for many years that it was a question of when rather than if given the autocratic 'my way or the highway' attitudeof RI. Origin has never been marketed correctly with very few people outside of Nelson having even heard of them.
What really worries me is that is it sounds like the freight service will continue to operate whilst the passengers, suppliers and creditors are hung out to dry. Origin's attitude to creditors especially has been shameless over the last few years so I suppose it comes as no surprise..
Had they been nicer and a bit more honest to their suppliers then they would probably still be in business.