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Little pub proves popular Field Days attraction
Forget fairies at the bottom of the garden — how about a pub?
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Growth from ‘incredible’ word of mouth
Growth from ‘incredible’ word of mouth
Christchurch-based AI start-up Contented plans to more than quadruple its customer base and revenue by the end of the year on the back of a successful capital raise of $4.1 million.
Tourist numbers back to pre-pandemic levels thanks to Aussie surge
Tourist numbers back to pre-pandemic levels thanks to Aussie surge
Tourist arrivals topped 3.5 million for the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic, driven by a surge in Australian visitors.
Wet summer keeps hydro lakes full
Wet summer keeps hydro lakes full
A wet summer has kept Meridian's hydro storage lakes topped up, which could help keep power prices in check down the track.
Sky TV issues refund, apology after notification error
Sky TV issues refund, apology after notification error
Sky TV is apologising for what it says is a processing error that meant some Sky Sport Now annual pass customers were not given enough information about their contracts rolling over.
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End of ‘good journey’ for Honda dealer
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End of ‘good journey’ for Honda dealer
It has been a relationship that has endured longer than many marriages.
Wool from S. Africa helps meet demand
Wool from S. Africa helps meet demand
The New Zealand Merino Company (NZM) is sourcing fine wool from a pool of 200 South African suppliers to keep up with strong demand from big brands.
Reserve Bank review was originally due to be finished by March
Reserve Bank review was originally due to be finished by March
A review into the Reserve Bank's monetary policy decisions during the Covid-19 pandemic was originally intended to be completed by March.
Law change removes retrospective employment status challenge for contractors
Law change removes retrospective employment status challenge for contractors
The government is tweaking its legislation removing the right for contractors to challenge their employment status to make clear that it will not be applied retrospectively.
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Upgrade of Green Island oat mill ‘progressing well’
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Upgrade of Green Island oat mill ‘progressing well’
An $11 million facelift of a Dunedin oat mill aims to increase capacity, which will require growers to supply more of the cereal grain.
Labour challenged to retain investment policy
Labour challenged to retain investment policy
Finance Minister Nicola Willis is challenging Labour to commit to keeping her Investment Boost policy if it wins the general election in November.
LPG plan: Govt wants to bypass fast-track process
LPG plan: Govt wants to bypass fast-track process
A proposed liquefied natural gas terminal will bypass even the fast-track process in order to be built in time for winter 2027, documents show.
Govt to launch review of Reserve Bank's Covid response
Govt to launch review of Reserve Bank's Covid response
The government is launching a surprise review of the Reserve Bank's response to the Covid-19 pandemic, due to be published just months out from the election.
Demand, profitability up in latest business survey
Demand, profitability up in latest business survey
Construction, freight, retail and hospitality/tourism businesses are all big improvers in Forsyth Barr’s Pulse of New Zealand Business survey.
Prices reach new levels at wool sale
Prices reach new levels at wool sale
The $9 per kg barrier was broken for the first time for a crossbred hogget fleece at the recent Melbourne wool auction by Kyeburn farmers James and Sharon Scott.
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Controversial forest for sale
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Controversial forest for sale
A controversial large-scale forestry conversion in the heart of West Otago hill country, which caused ripples in the community, is to be sold.
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Dunedin painting company on market
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Longstanding Dunedin painting company on market
They probably did not have a cake big enough for all the candles.
Decision highlights need for clarity
Decision highlights need for clarity
A recent decision of the Employment Relations Authority (Camacho v North Beach) highlights the importance of having a clear and comprehensive employment agreement.
Farmer interest high in supplying organic milk
Farmer interest high in supplying organic milk
Fonterra's recruitment drive for organic milk suppliers in the South Island looks to have overtaken targeted numbers for processing at its Stirling cheese-making site in South Otago.
Concern at financial impact of wastewater spill
Concern at financial impact of wastewater spill
Wellington divers are not only worried about the environmental cost, but the financial fallout of having raw sewage spewing onto the south coast.