Inflation hits 7.3%; highest since 1990
Inflation hits 7.3%; highest since 1990
An ongoing squeeze on households’ buying power does not look to be going away any time soon.
Sally Rae
Amid heartbreak and advocacy, a flourishing career
Amid heartbreak and advocacy, a flourishing career
Findex Group recently announced 11 new partner and associate partner appointments in New Zealand. Among the names was one very familiar to southerners.
Amid heartbreak and advocacy, a flourishing career
Amid heartbreak and advocacy, a flourishing career
Findex Group recently announced 11 new partner and associate partner appointments in New Zealand. Among the names was one very familiar to southerners.
Plan takes aim at Otago’s skills shortages
Plan takes aim at Otago’s skills shortages
The Otago Regional Skills Leadership Group will lead a feasibility analysis for a potential regional solution to mitigate skills shortages.
‘Edtech’ platform impresses
‘Edtech’ platform impresses
An innovative online learning platform created by Dunedin-based company ADInstruments has received further international recognition.
Aussie trip opens opportunities for Otago firms
Aussie trip opens opportunities for Otago firms
When United Machinists chief executive Sarah Ramsay hopped on a New Zealand Defence Force Boeing 757 to join a trade mission to Australia last week, it was a little intimidating, she admits.
Gold anomalies could add to mine life
Gold anomalies could add to mine life
An ASX-listed mineral development and investment company says discovery of a suite of gold anomalies at its East Otago project sites has the potential to add to the mine life of Oceana- Gold’s...
Innovator takes aim at ‘mask-ne’ issue
Innovator takes aim at ‘mask-ne’ issue
Out of adversity, sometimes comes opportunity.
Rural entrepreneurs explain their approach
Rural entrepreneurs explain their approach
"Vibrant, dynamic growth sectors benefit from lots of vibrant dynamic views."
Pig farmer calls for rethink on new welfare code
Pig farmer calls for rethink on new welfare code
Thousands of submissions have been received on the draft National Animal Welfare Advisory Committee (Nawac) animal welfare code for pigs released for public consultation.
We have to meet the Act, welfare chairwoman says
We have to meet the Act, welfare chairwoman says
If New Zealand farmers want to stay farming pigs indoors, then there will be options, National Animal Welfare Advisory Committee (Nawac) chairwoman Dr Gwyneth Verkerk says.
Researchers further honoured
Researchers further honoured
The work of AgResearch scientists to successfully breed low methane-emitting sheep — led by Invermay’s Dr Suzanne Rowe — has received further national recognition.
Fresh capital to help push product abroad
Fresh capital to help push product abroad
Dunedin agritech company Mastaplex has raised new capital to launch its mastitis diagnostic tool into further major international dairy markets.
Wellness theme to continue at historic property
Wellness theme to continue at historic property
From its very beginnings a century ago, the Longhouse at Karitane has had a history of wellness.
Affinity for seafood sector a good fit
Affinity for seafood sector a good fit
The Otago Rock Lobster Industry Association has a new executive officer with Dunedin woman Chanel Gardner officially taking over later this week.
Pie-making endeavour proves popular
Pie-making endeavour proves popular
Two entrepreneurial South Island tradies and their foodie friend have found another way to earn a crust - literally.
Young farmers reaching for peak achievement
Young farmers reaching for peak achievement
When Alex Field lined up for the 2019 FMG Young Farmer of the Year grand final, he was expecting Mt Cook.
Pie-making endeavour proving popular
Pie-making endeavour proving popular
Two entrepreneurial Central Otago tradies have found another way to earn a crust — literally.
Counting down to the return of cruise ships
Counting down to the return of cruise ships
The countdown is on until the first cruise ship in more than two years berths at Port Chalmers on October 26.
‘Tall poppies’ affected: survey
‘Tall poppies’ affected: survey
Since researching Tall Poppy Syndrome experiences in entrepreneurship back in 2015, Prof Jo Kirkwood hoped the topic might have gone away in the business sector.