$5.4m loss reported after site closure
Christchurch-based Ravensdown has reported a loss of $5.4 million after tax and one-off costs for the year ending May, with the costly closing of Dunedin fertiliser manufacturing among business...
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Holiday park sold to overseas investor for unknown sum
Holiday park sold to overseas investor for unknown sum
Wānaka's award-winning Top 10 Holiday Park has been sold to an overseas-based joint venture, which intends to maintain its current use.
Southern businesses buck trend
Southern businesses buck trend
Otago's small businesses are finding a way to increase sales while North Island centres go backwards.
Allied Press rebrands as Allied Media
Allied Press’ evolution leads to rebrand as Allied Media
It is the dawn of a new era for Allied Press — now officially Allied Media.
Air New Zealand appoints new chief executive
Air New Zealand appoints new chief executive
Air New Zealand has appointed its new chief executive from within its own ranks.
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Ditching payment systems a right: cafe owner
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Ditching payment systems a right: cafe owner
Businesses concerned about the impact of banning certain in-store surcharges are "well within their right" to scrap the payment systems altogether, a Dunedin cafe owner says.
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Placemakers Dunedin part of solar upgrade programme
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Placemakers Dunedin part of solar upgrade programme
A store on a landmark Dunedin site is getting a solar-powered upgrade.
Paywave costs should be passed on to customers - Willis
Paywave costs should be passed on to customers - Willis
The Finance Minister says when a ban on contactless card payment surcharges comes into effect, businesses should pass on the cost to customers as they would any other business cost.
High butter prices 'a good thing' for NZ
High butter prices 'a good thing' for NZ
Butter prices might be biting at the supermarket checkout, but there's a warning that anyone hoping they'll fall should be careful what they wish for.
Getting honest on rate of expansion
Getting honest on rate of expansion
Honest Wolf is resisting the urge to go full mode into export sales of its luxury felted woollen bags and accessories until ready to take the next step.
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Major retail chains on way for George St
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George St retail excites investor
Four new retailers, including three major chains, are part of a promising future for Dunedin’s main street, a property investor says.
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‘Success’ stories behind growth
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‘Success’ stories behind growth
While Otago may have topped a national economic scoreboard, more needs to be done to spread the word about the South’s success, a business leader says.
Govt to ban surcharges on in-store payments
Govt to ban surcharges on in-store payments
The government plans to ban surcharges on card payments in-store, saving shoppers from being stung with surprise fees when paying with contactless technology.
Job ads fall for a second month
Job ads fall for a second month
The mid-year economic slowdown appears to be weighing on the job market with job advertisements falling for a second month.
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Innovative student takes to sustainable jewellery
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Innovative student takes to sustainable jewellery
Who would want to buy a set of earrings made out of an old wooden transport pallet?
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Cocktail bar set to continue legacy of former owner
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Cocktail bar set to continue legacy of former owner
A Dunedin business owner says his new cocktail bar will continue the legacy of its former owner.
More overseas building materials to be let in
More overseas building materials to be let in
The government hopes opening up the ability for building companies to buy more overseas material will cut down the price of construction.
'Brought to its knees': Why NZ can't shake the recession
'Brought to its knees': Why NZ can't shake the recession
New Zealanders were told to "survive til '25" for the economy to pick up - but now one major bank economist says it's probably going to be 2026 before any real improvement happens.
Farming calls again after stint steering Oritain
Farming calls again after stint steering Oritain
Otago businessman Grant Cochrane was always going to return to farming, he just got side-tracked a little on the way. Business and rural editor Sally Rae reports.
Supermarket pricing errors to be wary of
Supermarket pricing errors to be wary of
Consumer NZ says supermarkets are still making pricing errors, despite increasing pressure and scrutiny on them. Here's what to look out for.