Cosmetic and skincare business liquidated
Cosmetic and skincare business liquidated
The liquidation of Kester Black Ltd - the New Zealand business of the cosmetic and skincare brand started by Wānaka woman Anna Ross - has been completed.
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BLNZ directors’ fees to rise 4% after close vote
BLNZ directors’ fees to rise 4% after close vote
Beef + Lamb New Zealand has narrowly succeeded in increasing its directors’ fees by 4%.
Failed NZ arm of brand started in Wānaka wound up
Failed NZ arm of brand started in Wānaka wound up
The liquidation of Kester Black Ltd — the New Zealand business of the cosmetic and skincare brand started by Wānaka woman Anna Ross — has been completed.
‘Feels good’ to pass on knowledge and product
‘Feels good’ to pass on knowledge and product
"In this crazy old world, I believe women empowering women should be the only way forward, whether it be in business or everyday life."
Mentor programme ‘brilliant’
Mentor programme ‘brilliant’
When her year-long Institute of Directors’ mentoring for diversity programme comes to an end in June, Leanne Illingworth admits there will be a sense of sadness.
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Still busy on the ground and in the air
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Still busy on the ground and in the air
"People say, ‘how many birthdays have you had?’ I say, I’ve only had one ... all the rest are just celebrations," Robbie Burnside says laconically.
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Gilberts lament closure of business
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Gilberts lament closure of business
Nine years ago, Kevin and Esther Gilbert paid $85 for a 25kg block of butter for their Dunedin bakery business — last month, that same-size slab cost a whopping $395.
New shearers honing skills, forming bonds
New shearers honing skills, forming bonds
It had all the hallmarks of the Golden Shears — sheep waiting expectantly in the catching pens, an experienced shearing judge on the board and "competitors" awaiting their turn.
Call for new approach at Bremworth
Call for new approach at Bremworth
Brenworth's new chairman Rob Hewett says a fresh approach is needed to drive the carpet company’s growth and earnings.
West Coast tops house price increases
West Coast tops house price increases
The West Coast has posted the highest increase in median house prices in the country for the year to February 2025, up 16.3% to $377,500.
Compassion, cake win safety award
Compassion, cake win safety award
Not only does Fiona Brabant have her finger on the pulse of all things health and safety but she also makes a mean chocolate cake.
Fresh horizons for ‘Dunedin girl’
Fresh horizons for ‘Dunedin girl’
Seafood New Zealand chief executive Lisa Futschek was in Dunedin this week discussing proposed changes to the Fisheries Act.
Waimate vet calls time on long career
Waimate vet calls time on long career
It was 1977 when newly-graduated veterinarian Dougall McLachlan rocked up to Waimate in his orange Morris Marina car.
People working together key to success: economist
People working together key to success: economist
"In the end, successful business is people working together."
Dairying dream still alive in Mid Canterbury
Dairying dream still alive in Mid Canterbury
As a teenager, Jeremy Duckmanton did not like the idea of milking cows or getting out of bed early.
Women's shearing gang learn a 'wee life hack'
Women's shearing gang learn a 'wee life hack'
On a quiet rural road near Oamaru, a group of women have started "a new shearing gang" and are now honing their skills on unsuspecting lambs.
‘New shearing gang’ honing skills, forming bonds
‘New shearing gang’ honing skills, forming bonds
It had all the hallmarks of the Golden Shears — sheep waiting expectantly in the catching pens, an experienced shearing judge on the board and "competitors" awaiting their turn.
Trio set up much-needed after-hours veterinary clinic
Trio set up much-needed after-hours veterinary clinic
Sally Rae talks to three determined Dunedin women who tackled a major issue in their profession by going into business with each other.
New partners relishing step up at city law firm
New partners relishing step up at city law firm
Since being made a partner of law firm Gallaway Cook Allan, Emma Hunter-Hills has fielded questions about whether there was an increase in her workload.
Hospitality chief is optimistic
Hospitality chief is optimistic
As Hospitality New Zealand chief executive Steve Armitage met hospitality operators in Dunedin this week, fatigue was obvious.