Changes for Southern Motor Group
Changes are afoot at Southern Motor Group in Dunedin.
Sally Rae
Global domination from Dunedin
Global domination from Dunedin
Dunedin-based biotech company Pacific Edge experienced what analysts describe as a "transformational" year in 2020. CEO David Darling talks about never giving up.
Tech team gearing up for challenge of regatta
Tech team gearing up for challenge of regatta
Whether it is playing a leading role in the management of the America’s Cup or establishing the best custard squares in Dunedin through highly technical evaluation, Igtimi has both bases covered.
Global auction dairy price lift surprises
Global auction dairy price lift surprises
Global dairy commodity prices rocketed up in this week’s GlobalDairyTrade auction and are now at their highest level in seven years.
Appointed as NZIV Council president
Appointed as NZIV Council president
Dunedin-based valuer Adam Binns has been appointed as the next president of the New Zealand Institute of Valuers (NZIV) Council.
A woolly great idea
A woolly great idea
"Phenomenal" is how South Otago farmer Amy Blaikie describes watching the processing of Bales4Blair wool at a Timaru scour — and seeing the piles of donations from around the country.
Alcoholic iced tea winning study exercise
Alcoholic iced tea winning study exercise
It was a cheeky idea hatched over Covid-19 lockdown.
Blow to regional economies becoming starker, stats show
Blow to regional economies becoming starker, stats show
Regional economic activity is continuing to improve but the blow to different areas from Covid-19 — including Otago — is becoming starker, the latest Infometrics quarterly economic monitor shows.
Oceana excited about mine development
Oceana excited about mine development
Oceana Gold chief executive Michael Holmes says 2021 and beyond is a "very exciting" period for the company, including the new underground development at Macraes mine in East Otago.
New leader credits work of others
New leader credits work of others
"Standing on the shoulders of giants. "That’s how Sharl Liebergreen describes his appointment as managing director of Abacus- Bio, where three previous managing directors remain involved with the firm.
Roped in for life by rodeo
Roped in for life by rodeo
As the rodeo season continues around the country, Southland farmer and cowboy Greg Lamb has overcome a few hefty obstacles to get back in the saddle again. Business and rural editor Sally Rae reports.
Danone biomass boiler progressing
Danone biomass boiler progressing
The first steam from Danone Nutricia NZ’s innovative new biomass boiler plant in South Otago is expected in August.
Appointed to newly created role at bank
Appointed to newly created role at bank
Dunedin man Blake Holgate has been appointed as head of sustainable business development at Rabobank New Zealand.
Call from uncle started decades of adventure
Call from uncle started decades of adventure
Tim Crutchley has a humorous explanation for why he keeps turning up for the Soldiers Syndicate musters.
A tradition of love for the land
A tradition of love for the land
Maniototo farming families have headed for the hills each summer, moving their sheep into the mountains for summer grazing, in what is believed to now be a unique pilgrimage in NZ. This weekend, the Soldiers Syndicate is celebrating its centennial.
Merino brands go ‘regenerative’
Merino brands go ‘regenerative’
The New Zealand Merino Company and global merino brands Allbirds, Icebreaker and Smartwool are working with growers to create the world’s first "regenerative wool platform".
Excited to open new store
Excited to open new store
Dunedin women’s designer clothing retailer Diane McKenzie is opening a second store in the city.
Dismay at conversion to forestry
Dismay at conversion to forestry
In North Otago, the proposed conversion of a 2590ha sheep, beef and deer property to carbon forestry is creating waves.
Dunedin start-up gets global reach
Dunedin start-up gets global reach
A Dunedin start-up's work has caught the attention of those overseas after it captured stunning drone footage of Six60's recent concerts as those in countries with Covid restrictions watched enviously from the other side of the world.
Services sector expansion welcome
Services sector expansion welcome
A move into expansion for Otago and Southland’s services sector in December was "pleasing" after what had been a very challenging year, Otago Southland Employers Association chief executive...