Otago faring better than other regions: report
Otago faring better than other regions: report
Otago's housing and construction sectors are holding up better than in other parts of the country, Westpac’s latest regional roundup report says.
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Balancing work and life the key
Balancing work and life the key
The five finalists have been decided for the Otago Daily Times and Rural Life Year of the Farmer initiative.
Community support motivating factor
Community support motivating factor
The five finalists have been decided for the Otago Daily Times and Rural Life Year of the Farmer initiative.
Balancing work and life the key
Balancing work and life the key
The five finalists have been decided for the Otago Daily Times and Rural Life Year of the Farmer initiative.
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Spirits company ready for growth
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Spirits company ready for growth
Scapegrace Distilling Co has already secured $5 million in a planned $8m capital raise for completion of phase two of its ambitious distillery project.
Balancing work, life key to happy farming
Balancing work, life key to happy farming
The five finalists have been decided for the Otago Daily Times and Rural Life Year of the Farmer initiative. This week, rural editor Sally Rae talks to the fourth of the finalists — Nelson and...
Farmers concerned over proposed restructure
Farmers concerned over proposed restructure
A proposed restructure involving staff at rural lobby organisation Federated Farmers has been initiated this week by chief executive Terry Copeland.
SFF chief moving to Indevin
SFF chief moving to Indevin
Outgoing Silver Fern Farms chief executive Simon Limmer is joining wine producer and exporter Indevin Group early next year.
Liquidators await Burns Group info
Liquidators await Burns Group info
Liquidators of Otago company Burns Group 2018 Ltd are still awaiting information from the company’s sole director Malcolm Burns so they can determine any available assets belonging to the company.
Celebrating positives and opportunities
Celebrating positives and opportunities
It's no surprise that Jon Pemberton chose a career in the agricultural sector — after all, his nickname at school was "Bloody Farmer".
Community support motivating factor
Community support motivating factor
The five finalists have been decided for the Otago Daily Times and Rural Life Year of the Farmer initiative.
Skincare company secures agreement
Skincare company secures agreement
Dunedin company Blis Technologies has announced a licensing agreement with luxury New Zealand beauty brand Emma Lewisham — the first business-to-business partnership for its skincare technology.
Community support motivating factor
Community support motivating factor
The five finalists have been decided for the Otago Daily Times and Rural Life Year of the Farmer initiative. This week, rural editor Sally Rae talks to the third of the finalists — rural...
Win-win for farming family, community
Win-win for farming family, community
"It's just been a great community to live and grow up in and for our family as well."
Changing stereotypes via social media
Changing stereotypes via social media
He's a passionate Southland farmer who is also passionate about educating others on modern farming practices.
West Otago couple count their blessings
West Otago couple count their blessings
The five finalists have been decided for the Otago Daily Times and Rural Life Year of the Farmer initiative.
Juggling family, farming, community
Juggling family, farming, community
The five finalists have been decided for the Otago Daily Times and Rural Life Year of the Farmer initiative.
Juggling family, farming, community
Juggling family, farming, community
The five finalists have been decided for the Otago Daily Times and Rural Life Year of the Farmer initiative. This week, rural editor Sally Rae talks to the second of the finalists — Herbert...
Positive impact through Tb Free
Positive impact through Tb Free
Southland dairy farmer Nigel Johnston faced much uncertainty and sleepless nights when bovine tuberculosis was detected in his dairy herd.
West Otago couple count their blessings
West Otago couple count their blessings
The five finalists have been decided for the Otago Daily Times and Rural Life Year of the Farmer initiative. This week, rural editor Sally Rae talks to the first of the finalists — Heriot...