Conflict-free workplace can bottle up problems
It might be my age, but I am becoming far less tolerant of people not speaking up for what they want or need in order to "keep the peace".
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Need seen to build builders’ wellbeing
Need seen to build builders’ wellbeing
He’s a former University of Otago academic who has developed a business offering coaching in the construction industry around the world.
Succession in leadership of company is ‘natural’
Succession in leadership of company is ‘natural’
A change of leadership is nearing at TRENDS, the promotional products supplier originally known as Tuapeka Gold Print.
Obituary: generous, optimistic and outgoing leader
Obituary: generous, optimistic and outgoing leader
Born in Palmerston, Otago, on March 12, 1945, Grant Ward was the eldest child of Marjory (nee Rowlands) and Frank Ward.
NZ's natural gas supply running out faster than thought
NZ's natural gas supply running out faster than thought
The country's natural gas supply is running out faster than previously thought.
Craft beer godfather brings 'something a little bit different'
Craft beer godfather brings 'something a little bit different'
Richard Emerson is lauded as the godfather of New Zealand craft beer.
Forestry worker’s ‘natural ability’ a factor
Forestry worker’s ‘natural ability’ a factor
South Otago forestry worker Callum Maze was named apprentice of the year at the Southern Wood Council’s forestry awards.
Watchdog wants more rules for big supermarket players
Watchdog wants more rules for big supermarket players
Change is on the cards for the supermarket sector, as the Commerce Commission looks at ways to improve competition.
Settlement reached
Settlement reached
Rua Bioscience has reached a settlement with Australia’s Cann Group following legal proceedings initiated by Rua in February last year.
New roles for managers
New roles for managers
Meridian Energy has appointed its group strategy manager Rory Blundell to the newly-created role of general manager, strategy and portfolio.
Direct flights from Christchurch to Adelaide coming
Direct flights from Christchurch to Adelaide coming
For the first time ever, Air New Zealand will operate direct flights from Christchurch to Adelaide twice a week this summer.
New retailer opens doors in Dunedin
New retailer opens doors in Dunedin
The country’s newest retailer has opened its doors in Dunedin this week.
Pacific Edge raises $16m in share sale
Pacific Edge raises $16m in share sale
Pacific Edge has raised $16 million in new equity in a placement of new ordinary shares — $1m more than it sought — after accepting over-subscriptions.
Tiwai Point smelter to ramp up production
Tiwai Point smelter to ramp up production
Power restrictions on the Tiwai Point aluminium smelter in Southland are being eased as hydro lakes levels have risen enough to ease fears of stretched power supplies this winter.
WorkSafe shakeup: shift from enforcement to advice
WorkSafe shakeup: shift from enforcement to advice
The government is shifting its work and safety regulator's priorities from enforcement to advice, saying this will help address concerns about underfunding and a "culture of fear".
Pacific Edge raises $16 million of new equity
Pacific Edge raises $16 million of new equity
Dunedin-based cancer diagnostics company Pacific Edge has raised $16 million of new equity.
TradeMe to buy 50% of Stuff Digital
TradeMe to buy 50% of Stuff Digital
Online marketplace Trade Me is taking a major stake in the digital operations of media company Stuff.
Former Otago Spirit captain tackling agribusiness
Former Otago Spirit captain tackling agribusiness
Julia Gorinski reckons some of the skills she learned on the rugby field may come in handy in her new role in the banking field.
‘Resilient’ Pacific Edge announces capital raise
‘Resilient’ Pacific Edge announces capital raise
Cancer diagnostics company Pacific Edge has announced a $20 million capital raise in tandem with what it describes as a "resilient" full-year financial result.
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Producing port with a smile
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Producing port with a smile
What started as a small hustle on the side of her wine-making business has grown to be the main focus for Bannockburn’s Debra Cruickshank.