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Sally Rae
Sally RaeBusiness and Rural Editor
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BusinessSeptember 18

Family at the heart of 70-year-old thoroughbred operation White Robe Lodge

Every Sunday, there is a weekly ritual at Brian Anderton’s North Taieri home. It’s called Fish and Chip night and it can be attended by up to four generations of the Anderton family.
Family at the heart of 70-year-old thoroughbred operation White Robe Lodge
Family at the heart of 70-year-old thoroughbred operation White Robe Lodge
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DunedinSeptember 11

Bella macchina — there’s a Maserati party in North Otago

Renowned Oamaru motor body builder Rod Tempero has been tasked with recommissioning and selling 14 Maserati cars from a private collection in Auckland.
Bella macchina — there’s a Maserati party in North Otago
Bella macchina — there’s a Maserati party in North Otago
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BusinessSeptember 7

Tapanui Hammer Hardware saved by advocates for rural communities

Waikouaiti Hammer Hardware owners Josh Hohneck and Sam Dolan have saved the Tapanui store from closure by adding it to their operation.
Tapanui Hammer Hardware saved by advocates for rural communities
Tapanui Hammer Hardware saved by advocates for rural communities
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BusinessSeptember 4

Creating streets for all: urban designer back living in Dunedin

Insane potential. That is what urban designer Skye Duncan sees when she looks at Dunedin, the city where she grew up. And she knows her cities.
Creating streets for all: urban designer back living in Dunedin
Creating streets for all: urban designer back living in Dunedin
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BusinessSeptember 4

Third-generation distiller working alongside his father at Central Otago’s Scapegrace Distillery

As Father’s Day approaches tomorrow, Scapegrace Distillery’s master distiller Anthony Lawry has a few things to thank his own late father for.
Third-generation distiller working alongside his father at Central Otago’s Scapegrace Distillery
Third-generation distiller working alongside his father at Central Otago’s Scapegrace Distillery
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BusinessSeptember 3

Liquidation completed for failed North Otago organic market garden

The liquidation process for a failed North Otago organic farm, once touted as the largest organic market garden in the South Island, has been completed.
Liquidation completed for failed North Otago organic market garden
Liquidation completed for failed North Otago organic market garden
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BusinessAugust 31

Southern forestry plantations sold to overseas investors

Two South Otago forestry plantations have been sold to overseas companies after meeting the national interest test.
Southern forestry plantations sold to overseas investors
Southern forestry plantations sold to overseas investors
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BusinessAugust 31

Home is where the heart is for fashion designer and wool advocate Christina Grant

Christina Grant has come home. Tarras is where her fashion label Perriam has its roots, the village is synonymous with her family and it is the place where she feels her inspirational late mother’s presence.
Home is where the heart is for fashion designer and wool advocate Christina Grant
Home is where the heart is for fashion designer and wool advocate Christina Grant
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BusinessAugust 26

Dunedin-founded med tech startup off to Silicon Valley to pitch for $US1 million

Professor John Reynolds was “floating on air” yesterday after the neuro technology startup he co-founded in Dunedin was named winner of the 2026 New Zealand Startup World Cup final.
Dunedin-founded med tech startup off to Silicon Valley to pitch for $US1 million
Dunedin-founded med tech startup off to Silicon Valley to pitch for $US1 million
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BusinessAugust 25

Startup Dunedin receives national recognition for supporting entrepreneurs

Startup Dunedin has been awarded the Entrepreneur Support Organisation of the Year at the Global Entrepreneurship Network New Zealand (GEN NZ) awards in Wellington this week.
Startup Dunedin receives national recognition for supporting entrepreneurs
Startup Dunedin receives national recognition for supporting entrepreneurs