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Facility to turn green waste into biogas, fertiliser
Work is about to begin on a new organic facility being built by Ecogas in Christchurch to turn food and garden waste into biogas and fertiliser.
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Energy bill reduction event
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Energy bill reduction event
Dunedin businesses are gathering for a showcase to share practical advice on how to reduce energy bills amid a "real shakeup" in the electrical industry.
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Changing face of forestry management
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Changing face of forestry management
Ingka Investments recently invited business editor Sally Rae to view its operations in South Otago, where its foray into forestry in New Zealand began.
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‘Nothing to hide’ about planting trees on the Wisp
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‘Nothing to hide’ about planting trees on the Wisp
Josh Cairns has known Wisp Hill in the Owaka Valley all his life.
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Balclutha health store owes $220k
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Balclutha health store owes $220k
The former operator of a Balclutha health store has been put into liquidation owing $220,000.
Funding for Māori news bulletin slashed
Funding for Māori news bulletin slashed
Māori media funder Te Māngai Pāho has allocated $11m for the next funding year, with much of it going to regional news services.
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AI firm ‘beyond words’ to win award
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AI firm ‘beyond words’ to win award
A fledgling Otago AI company named one of the best places to work in the country says there will always be human elements that computers "can’t replace".
Climate policy: Once bragged about, now gutted
Climate policy: Once bragged about, now gutted
The coalition government has gutted NZs once world-leading climate disclosure law, just months after officials showcased it to the UN as evidence of "significant progress" on climate action.
Air NZ facing $55m first half loss
Air NZ facing $55m first half loss
Air New Zealand is expected to make a first half loss of up to $55 million amid weaker-than-expected passenger numbers and higher costs.
Alliance votes to sell 65% stake
Alliance votes to sell 65% stake
It's a Dawn deal.
Scott reports record result
Scott reports record result
Scott Technology has posted a record earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (ebitda) result of $31.5 million for the 2025 financial year
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St Clair apartments sell for over $1.4m
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St Clair apartments sell for over $1.4m
Demand for a boutique Dunedin hotel complex has reached "record" highs with two apartments selling for more than $1.4 million each.
Carrfields developing R&D site for plant innovation
Carrfields developing R&D site for plant innovation
Canterbury's family-owned Carrfields Group is developing a multimillion-dollar research and development farm for seed and plant innovation.
Building firm director accused of ripping off homeowners
Building firm director accused of ripping off homeowners
Police are investigating the director of a construction company accused by homeowners of taking tens of thousands of dollars before going to ground.
Minister rejected advice to remove RBNZ governor from board
Minister rejected advice to remove RBNZ governor from board
Finance Minister Nicola Willis rejected Treasury advice to remove the Reserve Bank's governor from its board after the resignation of Adrian Orr, documents show.
'Clear mandate': Alliance voters go with Dawn Meats deal
'Clear mandate': Alliance voters go with Dawn Meats deal
Alliance Group farmer-shareholders have voted in favour of a proposed $270 million joint venture investment by Irish company Dawn Meats.
Jobseekers ignoring 'buffet' of roles in South
Jobseekers ignoring 'buffet' of roles in South's tourist towns
Some Queenstown and Wānaka employers struggling to find staff are offering sign-on bonuses in a bid to attract potential employees.
'Future Fund' Labour's first election policy
'Future Fund' Labour's first election policy
Labour has launched its first key election policy this term, announcing a fund which would invest in New Zealand infrastructure and businesses only.
Small airline takes over Blenheim to Christchurch route
Small airline takes over Blenheim to Christchurch route
Small airline Originair is operating new weekday and Sunday flights connecting Blenheim and Christchurch.
Power, rent, rates drive inflation up
Power, rent, rates drive inflation up
Inflation has edged to a 15-month-high on the back of higher rents, rates, electricity and food.