Govt urged to extend apprenticeship scheme
Govt urged to extend apprenticeship scheme
Otago and Southland’s manufacturing sector is urging the Government to extend an apprenticeship scheme to help ease a "chronic" labour shortage.
Riley Kennedy
Vital Healthcare wants facility in resort
Vital Healthcare wants facility in resort
An NZX-listed healthcare property company wants to raise $200million for a "strategic entry" into the South Island.
Chance to buy bakery too good to pass up
Chance to buy bakery too good to pass up
When one door closes, another one opens.
Inflation: What is it and what is causing it?
Inflation: What is it and what is causing it?
Business reporter Riley Kennedy talks to economist Benje Patterson about what inflation is, what has caused it and why thinking prices will go up could be worse.
Chance to buy bakery too good to pass up
Chance to buy bakery too good to pass up
When one door closes, another one opens.
Dunedin firm’s education tool a winner
Dunedin firm’s education tool a winner
Dunedin's ADInstruments has won a global award for its product which helps tertiary students learn from home.
Focus turns to next generation at photography operation
Focus turns to next generation at photography operation
What started as hobby turned into a long life business for Barry Kelk and Kerry Crosland, of Kelk Photography.
Hardship expected as inflation soars
Hardship expected as inflation soars
A rise in the cost of rentals and construction has pushed New Zealand’s annual inflation rate to its highest level in 30 years.
China lockdowns hit dairy prices
China lockdowns hit dairy prices
Impacts of the Chinese lockdowns caused a significant drop in dairy prices at the latest Global Dairy Trade auction.
New Foley vineyard
New Foley vineyard
An NZX-listed Marlborough-based wine company has received approval to purchase a 55ha vineyard in Central Otago.
Mixed retail and residential opportunity in central city
Mixed retail and residential opportunity in central city
Future growth in Dunedin and short supply of commercial properties is expected to attract a wide range of potential buyers to a central city office and retail tower, the selling agent says.
‘Protracted dispute’ led to liquidation
‘Protracted dispute’ led to liquidation
A falling-out between shareholders has forced a Queenstown property company into liquidation owing more than $500,000 to unsecured creditors.
Happy taking on edible straws business
Happy taking on edible straws business
Helen Willis is on a mission to save the planet "one slurp at a time".
Concern bright-line may catch some out
Concern bright-line may catch some out
Homeowners could get a large unwanted tax bill if they do not do their homework on a new bright-line disclosure system, accountants are warning.
Pacific Edge potential takeover target: report
Pacific Edge potential takeover target: report
An Australian investment firm is reportedly suggesting Pacific Edge could be in line for a takeover bid.
Covid, costs lead to Potpourri sale
Covid, costs lead to Potpourri sale
The impact of Covid-19 on the Potpourri Vegetarian Cafe led to the sale of the business last week.
Covid, costs lead to Potpourri sale
Covid, costs lead to Potpourri sale
The impact of Covid-19 on popular Dunedin eatery Potpourri Vegetarian Cafe led to the sale of the business last week.
Fashion store owner passing mantle on to ‘next generation’
Fashion store owner passing mantle on to ‘next generation’
Neil Gaudin has decided it is time the "next generation" in fashion takes over.
Building firm placed into liquidation
Building firm placed into liquidation
A South Island building company has been placed into liquidation following a meeting of its creditors.
Fashion store owner passing mantle on to ‘next generation’
Fashion store owner passing mantle on to ‘next generation’
Neil Gaudin has decided it is time the "next generation" in fashion takes over.