Sally Rae

A group of Southland-based Alliance Group shareholders say the $250 million offer by an Irish meat company for a 65% stake in the co-operative appears to significantly undervalue the business.

"You get what you put in." That's been the philosophy of Dunedin business leader Neil Finn-House, who leaves the city this week for a new role in Wellington.

A group of Southland-based Alliance Group shareholders say the $250m offer by an Irish meat company for a 65% stake in the co-operative appears to significantly undervalue the business.

"You just end up doing things which just gives you a sense of belonging and it’s a sense of contributing to your community — and it’s just what you do."

Business editor Sally Rae talks to former professional rugby player Craig Hudson about why he's involved with Dunedin-based startup Givenwell.