Sally Rae

People phoning construction and engineering business Connor Jones Group and asking to speak to Connor Jones is a regular occurrence.

Another application for a foreign company to buy an Otago sheep and beef farm to convert to forestry has been declined.

Potential further claims may be submitted against a Dunedin construction company which collapsed earlier this year owing more than $2 million, the six-month liquidators report says.

November will be a busy month for Wānaka businesswoman Emma Hasler who has two awards functions to attend.