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.
Will council rates keep rising?
Will council rates keep rising?
Local council rates have increased by 7% to 12% a year on average across the country over the last four years, ANZ economists say.
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AI-powered app targeting cognitive health of older adults
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AI-powered app targeting cognitive health of older adults
Adults frequently tell their children to stop spending so much time on their mobile devices, for fear it will rot their brains.
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Albany St cycleway consultation ‘a shambles’
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Albany St cycleway consultation ‘a shambles’
More Dunedin businesses have slammed consultation on a central city cycleway, one describing the process as "a shambles".
Air NZ sees AI use as 'force for good'
Air NZ sees AI use as 'force for good'
The airline is part of a select group given the opportunity to partner with the organisation behind ChatGPT in a first of its kind collaboration in NZ.
NZers 'lucky' to have premium butter - Feds
NZers 'lucky' to have premium butter - Feds
Federated Farmers' dairy group chair says New Zealanders are lucky to have premium butter, but he hopes prices drop at the checkout as soon as the cost of milk solids do.
Legal action against MBIE over flexible working
Legal action against MBIE over flexible working
MBIE's move to restrict working from home is in line with govt direction, but a union says it goes against its collective agreement.
Butter price likely to stick as demand lifts
Butter price likely to stick as demand lifts
Butter buyers flinching at $8.60 for a 500g block are unlikely to see this dropping any time soon as Fonterra glimpses more international demand and dismisses talk of discounts.
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Company born in student flat shares recipe for success
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Company born in student flat shares recipe for success
A beverage company with beginnings in the kitchen of a Dunedin student flat has credited an Otago University initiative as paving the way for its success.
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