Labour shortage solution high on firms’ wish lists
Labour shortage solution high on firms’ wish lists
A plan to fix the labour shortage, and the Government’s backing.
Riley Kennedy
He Kakano fund backs young entrepreneurs
He Kakano fund backs young entrepreneurs
In 2018, Blake Armstrong experienced traumatic personal challenges which led to complete memory loss.
Fresh bid to liquidate Mosgiel trucking company
Fresh bid to liquidate Mosgiel trucking company
An application has been filed to liquidate a Mosgiel trucking company for the second time this year.
Govt needs more tax revenue sources: expert
Govt needs more tax revenue sources: expert
‘‘There is always change, it never stays still.’’
State-owned supermarket idea ‘bad’
State-owned supermarket idea ‘bad’
A state-owned supermarket is a "pretty bad" idea and could drive food prices even higher, a University of Otago academic says.
Redundancy plan timing questioned
Redundancy plan timing questioned
Business South has challenged parts of the Government’s proposed redundancy scheme, saying it is poorly timed.
Cruise ships set to return
Cruise ships set to return
Cruise ships will be sailing back into Otago’s waters this summer.
Apprentice boost appreciated
Apprentice boost appreciated
A Dunedin trust aimed at supporting apprentices into the workforce has received a funding boost.
Hotel recovery anticipated
Hotel recovery anticipated as border opens to tourists
The opening of New Zealand’s borders has brought a ‘‘delayed but welcomed’’ recovery for Queenstown’s hotel market, a broker says.
New bus service: 'We want to be the local fellas'
New bus service: 'We want to be the local fellas'
Former miner Harry Albert has established Otago Coach Services, aimed at competing with large, internationally owned bus companies.
Dunedin house values drop, worse forecast
Dunedin house values drop, worse forecast
Increasing interest rates and tighter lending rules have caused Dunedin’s house prices to take a sharp fall and a mortgage broker is warning worse is yet to come.
A homecoming for new SBS executive
A homecoming for new SBS executive
Shane Evans is putting himself out there to help sell Southland to the rest of the country.
Plans for new supermarket approved
Plans for new supermarket approved
Plans for a new supermarket in South Dunedin have been given the go-ahead.
Marketing firm wins ‘prestigious’ award
Marketing firm wins ‘prestigious’ award
Challenge Marketing is an award winner — again.
Better communication wanted
Better communication wanted
Business South chief executive Mike Collins has told the Dunedin City Council there is a "communication breakdown" between the council and businesses.
More than $50m paid out to local firms
More than $50m paid out to local firms
More than $50million has been paid out to Otago and Southland businesses so far from the Government’s Covid-19 Support Payment.
Vital raises funds for South Island entry
Vital raises funds for South Island entry
An NZX-listed healthcare property company, which is trying to make a "strategic entry" into the South Island, has completed its capital raise.
Vibrant city should be vital goal for DCC — association
Vibrant city should be vital goal for DCC — association
Business South is urging the Dunedin City Council to be proactive to ensure the city remains a compelling place to do business.
Group airs KiwiSaver ethical investing concerns
Group airs KiwiSaver ethical investing concerns
A Dunedin environmental group has written to the Government outlining its concerns about unethical investing being done by KiwiSaver schemes.
Dunedin conference for non-tech in technology
Dunedin conference for non-tech in technology
New Zealand’s top tech experts are Dunedin-bound.