Joint effort to continue business awards ‘a no-brainer’
Business South is getting ready to celebrate Waitaki businesses.
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Southerners’ services to governance honoured by institute
Southerners’ services to governance honoured by institute
Otago business leaders Pat Heslin, Trish Oakley and Dawn Sangster were named Chartered Fellows of the Institute of Directors at a chartered members dinner in Dunedin this week.
IoD role about making ‘a better New Zealand’
IoD role about making ‘a better New Zealand’
Institute of Directors chief executive Kirsten Patterson was in Dunedin this week to give recognition to three Otago business leaders who have been named chartered fellows of the IoD. She talks to...
Treasury advised against Budget's $350 payout
Treasury advised against Budget's $350 payout
Treasury advised against the Government's $350 cost of living payment in yesterday's Budget, saying it was a "poor mechanism for supporting households with a longer-term problem".
$350 payment for 2.1 million Kiwis
$350 payment for 2.1 million Kiwis
The Government has given struggling New Zealanders short-term relief from the increasing cost of living.
News industry stalwart Michael Muir honoured
News industry stalwart Michael Muir honoured
Michael Muir has been honoured with a life membership of the News Publishers’ Association in recognition of his service to the association and the newspaper industry.
Potential for novel vaccines, treatments and diagnostics
Potential for novel vaccines, treatments and diagnostics
A University of Otago immunologist and clinical microbiologist has welcomed the Government’s financial booster for RNA research and development, announced in Budget 2022.
Pressure now on Reserve Bank to raise interest rates
Pressure now on Reserve Bank to raise interest rates
For the first time in decades, this year’s Budget was delivered in the menacing shadow of inflation.
Tracking economic trends to chart secure course
Tracking economic trends to chart secure course
In Budget 2022 Finance Minister Grant Robertson is placing a great deal of faith in the projections contained within three graphs.
Further help in Budget for first-home buyers
Further help in Budget for first-home buyers
It is good news for potential first-home buyers.
Sector keen to see how new funds will work
Sector keen to see how new funds will work
Execution will be key.
Rainbow transformation ahead for dam’s powerhouse
Rainbow transformation ahead for dam’s powerhouse
A new transformer is on its way to the Clyde Dam and will carry a proud message when it and other replacements are installed.
Budget 2022: Snapshot for business
Budget 2022: Snapshot for business
The Government will introduce legislation to Parliament on Budget night, aimed at stopping supermarkets from blocking competitors from accessing land to open new stores.
First-home buyer loan scheme shaken up in budget
First-home buyer loan scheme shaken up in budget
For aspiring first-home buyers, price and income caps will now be reviewed every six months. Housing Minister Megan Woods said Budget 2022 would help more people get first home grants and loans.
Staring at the steering
Staring at the steering
The lightly loaded container ship Cali gives a spectator a good view of its rudder as it enters Careys Bay.
Milford offloads DGL shares after Nadia Lim comments
Milford offloads DGL shares after Nadia Lim comments
Milford Asset Management - one of the country's largest investment managers - has offloaded its shares in DGL Group after comments made about businesswoman and cook Nadia Lim.
T4 plans $50m carbon-free data centre in Southland
T4 plans $50m carbon-free data centre in Southland
A technology businessman says he wants to bring the data centre revolution to Southland.
Gloriavale working relationships mean children employees
Gloriavale working relationships mean children employees
The Chief Judge of the Employment Court recently found that three former members of the Gloriavale Christian Community were employees.
5-drink limit after crackdown on bottomless brunch
5-drink limit after crackdown on bottomless brunch
A central Christchurch restaurant and beer garden has scrapped its bottomless brunch option, as police toughen up on the popular weekend activity.
Ribbon cut on first of 47 St Kilda townhouses
Ribbon cut on first of 47 St Kilda townhouses
Start packing your moving boxes.