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AI firm focuses on making research accessible
Christchurch tech company Custom D is lining up overseas clients for Caitlyn — an AI platform stopping vital research and business data from sitting idle.
Tim Cronshaw
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Sports drink company natural progression
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Sports drink company natural progression
A fruitless search to find a natural sports nutrition drink became the starting point for a Christchurch brother and sister to build a business growing up to 60% a year.
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Chch start-up aspires to build in Southland
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Chch start-up aspires to build in Southland
Christchurch start-up Aspiring Materials is looking at building a manufacturing plant in Southland converting olivine rock from nearby quarries into valuable materials such as magnesium metal.
Entrepreneur cuts ties with subdivison
Entrepreneur cuts ties with subdivison
A wealthy United States entrepreneur has cut links with a residential subdivision in Twizel after going to court.
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Smart charger offers EV owners energy cost savings
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Smart charger offers EV owners energy cost savings
Christchurch manufacturer Evnex has launched a new smart charger that can reduce the cost of home charging for EV users.
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Human-grade ingredients no dog’s breakfast
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Human-grade ingredients no dog’s breakfast
Nothing but the best goes into the pet food bowls of Pikelet the cat and pampered pooches Margot and Dexter, Tim Cronshaw writes.
Businesses positive — survey
Businesses positive — survey
South Island businesses are upbeat about the new year, despite Canterbury firms losing the stomach for more upheaval ahead.
Military career provides platform for leadership
Military career provides platform for leadership
Serving the air force took Andrew Mockford around the world and gave him skills to become the new head of irrigation’s industry body, writes Tim Cronshaw.
Military career provides platform for leadership
Military career provides platform for leadership
Serving the air force took Andrew Mockford around the world and gave him skills to become the new head of irrigation’s industry body, writes Tim Cronshaw.
Military role built skills for irrigator
Military role built skills for irrigator
Serving in the air force took Andrew Mockford around the world and gave him skills to become the new head of irrigation’s industry body, Tim Cronshaw writes.
Massive Canterbury pig farm for sale
Massive Canterbury pig farm for sale
The nation’s largest pig farm is being sold after being developed into a major North Canterbury employer and business by a family over 25-plus years.
Jetstar's new daily service takes off
Jetstar's new daily service takes off at Christchurch Airport
Jetstar is offering a new daily service from Christchurch to Hamilton.
NZ’s largest pig farm for sale
NZ’s largest pig farm for sale
The nation’s largest pig farm is being sold after being developed into a major North Canterbury employer and business by a family over 25-plus years.
Thrill of the show never leaves
Thrill of the show never leaves
The noise and smells of walking through the sheep pens for the first time at the Canterbury A&P Show has stuck with Brent Chamberlain to this day.
Show a must for longtime attendees
Show a must for longtime attendees
Loading up the trailer with five South Devon cattle for a 600km road trip is an annual affair for Southland’s Eden family, who have attended Canterbury A&P Shows for the past 24 years.
Thrill of the show never leaves
Thrill of the show never leaves
Darfield’s Brent Chamberlain is a life-long fan of Christchurch’s agricultural show, Tim Cronshaw writes.
Claims top $28m for storm recovery
Claims top $28m for storm recovery
More than $28 million in claims has been lodged with a major rural insurer as Canterbury farmers wait for centre pivot irrigator parts in their recovery from fierce winds lashing the south.
Thrilled with support for A&P show
Thrilled with support for A&P show
Canterbury A&P Association organisers are thrilled with the overall result of this year's show.
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Owners dispute amount owed as sheetmetal company folds
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Owners dispute amount owed as sheetmetal company folds
The owners of Christchurch company Idiens Sheetmetal & Roofing are disputing the total amount owed to creditors after going into liquidation and ending a nearly 90-year business link.
Hebe enthusiast earns top title
Hebe enthusiast earns top title
Canterbury nursery manager Jake Linklater is the Young Horticulturist of the Year after a two-day competition.