NZME found to have breached stock exchange rules with Stuff bid
NZME has been censured and penalised a total of $100,000 for breaching stock exchange rules about the disclosure of sensitive information.
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Sharesies expands to offer investors access to Australian Stock Exchange
Sharesies expands to offer investors access to Australian Stock Exchange
Online share trading platform Sharesies is expanding offering its investors the chance to trade shares on the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX).
Insolvencies in hospitality industry expected to rise
Insolvencies in hospitality industry expected to rise
The hospitality industry is expected to see a large increase in the number of insolvencies once the Government's Covid-19 lockdown support runs out for heavily indebted businesses.
‘Perfect storm’ for manufacturers in South
‘Perfect storm’ for manufacturers in South
Overall activity in Otago and Southland’s manufacturing sector in March notched up its highest level of activity in the past year, the latest Performance of Manufacturing index shows.
A board evaluation offers an opportunity
A board evaluation offers an opportunity
In my last column, I wrote about asking what type of director you want to be and taking lessons from observing others.
Casino rebrands, aims to engage community
Casino rebrands, aims to engage community
Dunedin Casino has just got grander.
Cautious optimism ahead of bubble
Cautious optimism ahead of bubble
The Star reporters Brenda Harwood and Jessica Wilson ask Dunedin businesses and organisations for their thoughts on the transtasman bubble opening from 11:59pm tonight and what they're hoping for.
Distillery provides window on craft
Distillery provides window on craft
A Dunedin distillery, established during last year’s Covid-19 lockdown, is receiving international plaudits as it marks its first anniversary.
‘Game-changer’ tool for agricultural aircraft safety
‘Game-changer’ tool for agricultural aircraft safety
A new tool has been launched to make sure agricultural spreader pilots are safer in the air.
Entrepreneur selling cafes
Entrepreneur selling cafes
Vogel St Kitchen - in the heart of Dunedin’s warehouse precinct - is on the market.
How NZ's much-admired Covid response helped fuel a housing crisis
How NZ's much-admired Covid response helped fuel a housing crisis
For many, life in New Zealand's capital Wellington is largely back to normal. Its windswept streets are crowded with maskless shoppers and office workers, bars are packed and the economy is humming...
Govt to give Amazon boost of more than $100m for LOTR filming
Govt to give Amazon boost of more than $100m for LOTR filming
A deal to boost the local economy has been struck between the government and the global giant Amazon.
Money matters in spotlight
Money matters in spotlight
Research is under way to improve investment opportunities for "everyday Kiwis".
House prices continue soaring in spite of LVR reintroduction
House prices continue soaring in spite of LVR reintroduction
Home buyers appear to shrugged off the arrival of new loan to value ratio (LVR) rules as house prices soared again in March.
Forces joined to enhance staff skills
Forces joined to enhance staff skills
Queenstown Resort College has joined forces with the resort’s chamber of commerce and the Govt on a pilot programme to help keep people in tourism jobs and give them a chance to add more strings to their bows.
Businesses not banking on sudden influx when bubble opens
Businesses not banking on sudden influx when bubble opens
Dunedin businesses expect it will take some time for the Australian visitor market to build up steam after the travel bubble opens.
Pandemic forces closure of bars
Pandemic forces closure of bars
"It's a hell of a thing to go through." An emotional Phil Ellis, co-owner of the popular Innocent Bystander and Ratbags in Dunedin’s Octagon, was referring to the effects of Covid-19, which has forced the closure of the business.
Whakatāne Mill in discussions with a potential buyer - report
Whakatāne Mill in discussions with a potential buyer - report
The owner of the Whakatāne Mill is in discussions with a potential buyer.
New business body interviewing
New business body interviewing
Interviews will be held next week to select a chief executive to lead the South’s new business advocacy body.
Fix and Fogg founder inspires next generation
Fix and Fogg founder inspires next generation
A Dunedin-born entrepreneur believes "trying" is key to being successful in business.