Average home value rises by 2.2% nationally
Average home value rises by 2.2% nationally
The average Queenstown home is now worth 46.3% more than at the outset of the Covid-19 pandemic in New Zealand four years ago.
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Farmlands cleared to buy SealesWinslow
Farmlands cleared to buy SealesWinslow
Farmlands has been granted clearance by the Commerce Commission to buy animal nutrition business SealesWinslow.
Seeking profitability, fair returns
Seeking profitability, fair returns
Voting is open for Silver Fern Farms Co-operative’s 2024 director election. Business and rural editor Sally Rae talks to the two southern candidates to find out why they are standing.
Making funding more accessible for companies
Making funding more accessible for companies
Business editor Sally Rae talks to PledgeMe co-founder Anna Guenther about why people are turning to their communities for funding.
Warehouse moves into frozen meals
Warehouse moves into frozen meals
The Warehouse has chosen to go frozen.
Warehouse moves into frozen meals
‘Perfect store’ to gauge interest in meals
The Warehouse in South Dunedin has been chosen to go frozen.
Lasting passion for wool remembered
Lasting passion for wool remembered
"Once you have a passion for wool, it never leaves", was the catchphrase of PGG Wrightson Wool general manager Grant Edwards.
Tourist spend solid but locals spending less
Tourist spend solid but locals spending less
Spending might be on the rise in Otago and the Central Lakes region thanks to the resurgence of international tourist numbers, but those businesses reliant on domestic customers are finding it tough.
Pair’s community efforts to be recognised
Pair’s community efforts to be recognised
When it comes to the Ballance Farm Environment Awards (BFEA), Simon and Camille McAtamney have just about all bases covered.
Silver Fern Farms records $24.4m loss
Silver Fern Farms records $24.4m loss
Silver Fern Farms says a $24.4 million full-year loss after tax and a $497m drop in revenue reflects a year of challenging market conditions, which have impacted the whole supply chain.
From teachers college to sustainable farming
From Christchurch Teachers College to sustainable farming
When it comes to the Ballance Farm Environment Awards (BFEA), Simon and Camille McAtamney have just about all bases covered.
Sustainable innovation
Coralcone out to keep innovating
In just over two years, Dunedin start-up founder Yvette Shum has prevented more than 15 tonnes of plastic from period products entering the environment.
Awards part of community efforts
Awards part of community efforts
When it comes to the Ballance Farm Environment Awards (BFEA), Simon and Camille McAtamney have just about all bases covered.
Central Otago events to focus on wellbeing, support
Central Otago events to focus on wellbeing, support
As a farmer’s daughter, wife and sister, Lana Van Lierop can relate to the stresses and challenges involved in farming.
Agribusiness firm seals global tie-up
Agribusiness firm seals global tie-up
AbacusBio has done it again.
Purchase exciting ‘culturally and commercially’
Purchase exciting ‘culturally and commercially’
Coastal North Otago’s distinctive Moeraki Boulders Restaurant and Gift Shop has been sold to investment company Moeraki Ltd, which is owned by Te Rūnanga o Moeraki.
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90 years on, still going strong
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90 years on, still going strong
He might be a nonagenarian but Angus Ferguson has shown he can still foot it with dog triallists decades younger.
Ex-Highlander buys Waikouaiti hardware store
Ex-Highlander buys Waikouaiti hardware store
He's a rugby hard man turned hardware man.
Scott Technology CFO resigns same week as CEO
Scott Technology CFO resigns same week as CEO
Scott Technology chairman Stuart McLauchlan says the resignation of the company’s chief financial officer in the same week as its chief executive is an "unfortunate coincidence".
Sharing perspectives, understanding
Sharing perspectives, understanding
When Barb Long applied for the Institute of Directors’ mentoring for diversity programme, she saw it being about her potential for growth.