Double Zero

07/03/2026

Just seat and look the Bomb!
💣 Whakatāne

07/03/2026

Julie Magee, that’s actually a very serious accusation to repeat.

I’m sorry to disappoint you, but although I can see you’re quite quick to defend certain people, you clearly don’t know the full story.

I don’t feel I have anything left to prove at this point. The facts, the records and the messages from that time all exist.

Unfortunately, when people present themselves in certain ways it can be difficult for others to believe that manipulation and dishonest behaviour can happen behind the scenes. But it does.

What happened affected not only my business but also my children and my family.

In the end, people will form their own opinions once they look at the full picture. Whakatāne branchwhakatane

07/03/2026

Julie Magee, that’s actually a very serious accusation to repeat.

I’m sorry to disappoint you, but although I can see you’re quite quick to defend certain people, you clearly don’t know the full story.

I don’t feel I have anything left to prove at this point. The facts, the records and the messages from that time all exist.

Unfortunately, when people present themselves in certain ways it can be difficult for others to believe that manipulation and dishonest behaviour can happen behind the scenes. But it does.

What happened affected not only my business but also my children and my family.

In the end, people will form their own opinions once they look at the full picture.

05/03/2026

Interesting how anonymous profiles appear exactly when certain topics come up.
Sometimes it feels less like “community concern” and more like someone trying to manage the narrative.🙄 hey anonymous do you have work? 😬 Whakatāne

04/03/2026

Whakatāne

04/03/2026

No words anymore!

04/03/2026

04/03/2026

I’m doing well and enjoying the sunshine today 😊

Everything about the Double Zero situation has already been made very clear and documented.

My intention has never been to attack anyone, but simply to make sure the community is aware of the facts and can decide for themselves who they support and where they choose to spend their money.

Transparency matters. Stay informed and enjoy the beautiful days. Whakatāne

04/03/2026

I’m aware of the anonymous post circulating about me and the group I created.

What people should understand is that the narrative being pushed there is heavily manipulated. That is exactly why the “Ohope & Whakatane Notice” group was created in the first place — because I had been removed from other local pages after pressure and threats were made to administrators to silence my posts.

Everything that has been shared regarding the former Double Zero restaurant situation is documented. The information published is based on evidence and records that were already formally reported.

Creating a space where information can be shared and discussed openly is not defamation. It is transparency.

Anonymous posts attempting to distort events or discredit people do not change the facts. The community can see for themselves what happened.

People here know the history, the relationships involved, and what took place around that restaurant.

Those who truly want to understand the situation can simply look at the documented information and speak to people in the community who witnessed it. Whakatāne a

13/10/2025

Public Statement from Simone G , Former Owner of DoubleZero
Google Small Business Google Whakatāne Inland Revenue NZ
My name is Simone Guaragna, and today, I am here to tell you the truth—the full, unfiltered truth. The forced liquidation of my business, DoubleZero, was not just a financial crime—it was a calculated betrayal, an attack on my integrity as a woman, and a brutal violation of the trust I placed in two men—Ethan James nunez and Beau James Thompson. The trauma from their abuse was so intense, it led to me being hospitalized.

For seven years, I poured my heart, soul, and over $120,000 into building DoubleZero from the ground up. It was my vision, my sweat, my sacrifice. I trusted Ethan James Poulton— a shareholder who acted as a shadow director, pulling the strings from behind the scenes—to manage the finances, operations, and debts, because I lacked the expertise. Instead of showing loyalty, Ethan James Poulton walked away without warning, took control of critical accounts, and left me in the dark. He left me with nothing but my will to survive.

This was not just betrayal—it was calculated manipulation. Ethan James nunez Poulton and Beau James Thompson didn’t come in to help—they came in to exploit my vulnerability, to control the situation. They told me that liquidation was the only option to pay debts and settle with employees, but that was a lie. Behind my back, they actively blocked offers from potential buyers, deliberately sabotaging any chance of selling the business, all so they could take it for themselves.

With the help of their associate, Paul Nicholson, they pressured me into liquidation, exploiting the process to acquire DoubleZero's assets for just $11,000—while leaving employees unpaid and the IRD out in the cold.

They didn’t just take my business—they stole my work. And now, they have the audacity to reopen the same restaurant with the same name without paying for the goodwill they stole. This is theft. This is the theft of my legacy. I am the one left holding the debts with the IRD and the employees, left to face the consequences of their deceitful and ruthless scheme.

They preyed on me when I was stressed, vulnerable, and trying to keep everything afloat. Their actions were nothing short of predatory.

Let me be clear—this wasn’t just about financial loss. This was personal. Beau James Thompson didn’t just steal my business—he tried to steal something far worse. He made sexual advances toward me, touched me inappropriately, and consummated the abuse by telling me that if I slept with him, he would return my business to me. He violated me in the most intimate way. This was not just unethical—this was predatory, vile, and abusive. It was an attack on my dignity as a woman. And I will not stand by and let it go unchallenged. I will not be silenced, and I will make sure that his actions do not go unpunished.

But the manipulation didn’t stop there. Ethan James Nunez Poulton and Beau James Thompson didn’t just try to break me financially—they tried to break me mentally. They threatened me. They told me to “shut up and leave Whakatane”—to leave New Zealand altogether. They said if I spoke out, if I told the truth, there would be consequences. They threatened my life, my livelihood, my reputation.

But let me make this absolutely clear: I WILL NOT BE INTIMIDATED. I will not remain silent. This is bigger than me. This is about every woman who has ever been threatened, silenced, or made to feel like they don’t have the right to speak up.

I have reported their actions to the liquidators and the IRD, but understand this: It won’t be easy. It won’t be cheap. I can’t afford it, but I WILL FIGHT ANYWAY.

This isn’t just about a business. It’s about accountability. It’s about saying to every predator, to every manipulator: You will NOT get away with it.

To every woman who has ever been harassed, abused, or silenced—I stand with you. We must stand together. We must fight for each other. We must demand that those who abuse their power face the consequences. I will fight for what’s right—for myself, and for every woman who has ever been told to stay quiet.

Thank you for listening. Let it be a reminder: No one’s power, no one’s influence, should ever be used to manipulate, abuse, or silence. I will no longer stay silent.

Simone Guaragna

Former Owner, DoubleZero