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Sally Rae
Sally RaeBusiness and Rural Editor
sally.rae@odt.co.nz

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BusinessOctober 12

ADInstruments’ technology assists Nobel Prize winner’s research

When ADInstruments chief executive Alex Black saw the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine had been awarded for pioneering discoveries in optogenetics, it piqued his interest.
ADInstruments’ technology assists Nobel Prize winner’s research
ADInstruments’ technology assists Nobel Prize winner’s research
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BusinessOctober 11

Batcha matcha anyone? Matcha pods developed by Dunedin woman

Kermit the Frog knew a thing or two when he sang that it was cool to be green. This past weekend, Dunedin woman Tamarin Howse attended a New Zealand’s largest matcha festival and exhibition in Auckland.
Batcha matcha anyone? Matcha pods developed by Dunedin woman
Batcha matcha anyone? Matcha pods developed by Dunedin woman
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BusinessOctober 2

Driving business forward with motorsport star Hayden Paddon

Rally star Hayden Paddon has a new tool in his toolbox to make his business, rather than his car, go faster.
Driving business forward with motorsport star Hayden Paddon
Driving business forward with motorsport star Hayden Paddon
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BusinessSeptember 29

Who knew? Blackhead Quarry — the Everest of the South

At first glance, Dunedin’s Blackhead Quarry might not have much in common with the world’s highest mountain.
Who knew? Blackhead Quarry — the Everest of the South
Who knew? Blackhead Quarry — the Everest of the South
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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