A ‘natural leader’ gains recognition
A ‘natural leader’ gains recognition
James Stenton’s contribution to the groundspreading industry was recognised recently at a national level.
Sally Rae
Farmers fear loss of food-producing strongholds
Farmers fear loss of food-producing strongholds
Conversion of West Otago farmland to forestry continues to cause concern for local farmers.
Not to blame for residue, firm says
Not to blame for residue, firm says
A Southland-based forest investment and management company says it cannot accept responsibility for chemical residue found in hay on an organic-certified West Otago farm.
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Fears for Pasifika staff as layoffs loom at Oamaru meat works
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Fears for Pasifika staff as layoffs loom at Oamaru meat works
Oamaru Meats’ management has been urged to "front-foot" proposed changes at its Oamaru plant - which could affect up to 100 jobs - to reduce anxiety in the North Otago community.
Pacific Edge contractor granted LCD extension
Pacific Edge contractor granted LCD extension
The wait continues for Pacific Edge as Novitas - the Medicare administrative contractor with responsibility for the cancer diagnostics company’s US lab - has an extension to finalise or withdraw its local coverage determination.
‘A natural leader’gains recognition
‘A natural leader’gains recognition
James Stenton’s contribution to the groundspreading industry was recently recognised at a national level.
Cargo surge bumps up South Port
Cargo surge bumps up South Port
South Port has bumped up its full-year earnings guidance on the back of a late surge in cargo.
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Giving back
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Talking the pros and cons of governance
The highs and lows of governance were discussed at a luncheon in Dunedin this week. Business editor Sally Rae reports.
Global links not world away
Global links not world away
As Jan Van Mossevelde stands in his socks in the homestead of a high country station delivering a presentation via his laptop hooked up to the family television, it is evident this is no ordinary...
Optimism for sector from Arvida
Optimism for sector from Arvida
The proposed acquisition of Arvida Group by US private equity firm Stonepeak injects "meaningful optimism" into the listed aged-care sector, Forsyth Barr’s research team says.
Scott Tech announces new chief executive
Scott Tech announces new chief executive
Scott Technology has announced a successor for chief executive John Kippenberger who steps down at the end of August.
Buyer big supporter of wool industry
Buyer big supporter of wool industry
An Indian businessman who buys large amounts of New Zealand strong wool is disappointed growers are the least profitable in the supply chain and wants to see them better rewarded.
Global links not world away
Global links not world away
As Jan Van Mossevelde stands in his socks in the homestead of a high country station delivering a presentation via his laptop hooked up to the family television, it is evident this is no ordinary...
Uni lad now produces tech media’s big names
Uni lad now produces tech media’s big names
University of Otago graduate Xavier English is forging a global career in modern media platforms and start-ups.
Not to blame for residue, firm says
Not to blame for residue, firm says
A Southland-based forest investment and management company says it cannot accept responsibility for chemical residue found in hay on an organic-certified West Otago farm.
Forestry unabated in heartland march: farmer
Forestry unabated in heartland march: farmer
Conversion of West Otago farmland to forestry continues to cause concern for local farmers.
Heriot farmers fear loss of food-producing areas
Heriot farmers fear loss of food-producing areas
West Otago sheep and beef farmers Allan and Sonia Richardson fear they could be stripped of their long-standing organic certification after chemical residue was detected in bales of their hay.
Buyer big supporter of wool industry
Buyer big supporter of wool industry
An Indian businessman who buys large amounts of New Zealand strong wool is disappointed growers are the least profitable in the supply chain and wants to see them better rewarded.
Scholarships fostering leadership
Scholarships fostering leadership
His parents are Russian and he was born in Canada but Tim Chevtchenko proudly describes himself as "Kiwi-made".
Light-hearted job offer for PM during visit to salmon plant
Light-hearted job offer for PM during visit to salmon plant
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon was given a tongue-in-cheek taste of what his post-political career could look like during a visit to Mt Cook Alpine Salmon’s processing plant in Washdyke yesterday.