Watt family all pulling together
Watt family all pulling together
They say many hands make light work.
Sally Rae
International acclaim for Dunedin design
International acclaim for Dunedin design
A hard-shell golf bag designed by Dunedin-based sports start-up company Aeroe has been named one of the 12 ''coolest products'' at the PGA merchandise show in Orlando this month.
Dairy prices rise 9.4% in latest auction
Dairy prices rise 9.4% in latest auction
A strong result in this week's GlobalDairyTrade auction has been described as a ''double-edged sword'', coming off the back of dry weather and rapidly slowing milk production growth.
Director finds big benefits to life in small city
Director finds big benefits to life in small city
Emily Wheeldon is passionate about getting the right person in the right job first time.
Casein prices lead decline
Casein prices lead decline
The ANZ commodity price index's decline continues with a further 0.9% fall in January, the 11th consecutive monthly decrease.
Westmere Lavender business a personal purple patch
Westmere Lavender business a personal purple patch
Sam Laugesen admits to being an avid animal collector.
Sheep milk plant sold to Chinese
Sheep milk plant sold to Chinese
Investment of up to $40 million in Invercargill's Blue River Dairy plant is expected following its sale to Chinese interests.
'Dry' will restrict GDP growth
'Dry' will restrict GDP growth
The dry conditions plaguing farmers seem set to take a toll of the economy, with expectations they will take a ''significant chunk'' out of total GDP growth over the first half of the year.
Synlait slashes this season's price forecast
Synlait slashes this season's price forecast
Synlait Milk has slashed its milk price forecast from $5 to $4.40 for this season, along with a corresponding decrease in advance rates to farmers.
Industry initiative viewed as milestone
Industry initiative viewed as milestone
A $16 million, seven year programme in the deer industry has been described as being a ''game changer'' in the production and marketing of venison.
From banking to the wine industry
From banking to the wine industry
Jules Matthews has long been a passionate consumer of wine.
Chairman defends Silver Fern's governance
Chairman defends Silver Fern's governance
Strong strategic governance is required for Silver Fern Farms and shareholders have a responsibility to elect the best qualified candidates, chairman Rob Hewett says.
Milk forecast lowered
Milk forecast lowered
Fonterra has dropped its milk volume forecast for the current season, reflecting the impact of dry conditions on production.
Sheep and vineyards a winning combination
Sheep and vineyards a winning combination
Timbo Deaker and Jason Thomson might know a thing or two about grapes but they admit they are ''totally green'' when it comes to sheep.
Shotover camera tech world leader
Shotover camera tech world leader
When Prime Minister John Key walked in the door of Shotover Camera Systems late last year, general manager Brad Hurndell reckons he wasn't expecting to find what he encountered in Queenstown.
Network supportive – finalist
Network supportive – finalist
Andrea Murphy is proud to call New Zealand home.
NZ's best head for antler contest
NZ's best head for antler contest
Some of the country's top velvet and antler heads will be on display at the Elk and Wapiti Society of New Zealand's velvet and antler competition in Wanaka this month.
Ready to take on the male contingent
Ready to take on the male contingent
When Olivia Ross lines up for the Otago-Southland regional final of the ANZ Young Farmer Contest in Queenstown next month, she intends giving it ''120%''.
Hectic time as spa operators go places
Hectic time as spa operators go places
December was a whirlwind month for Dunedin businesswoman Jess Luxton.
Dairy price recovery has long way to go
Dairy price recovery has long way to go
Dairy prices are showing ''tentative signs'' a recovery has begun following another lift in the fortnightly GlobalDairyTrade auction, economists say.