Big dip in city’s housing market
The lower end of Dunedin’s housing market has experienced one of the biggest drops in the country in the past three months, latest figures have revealed.
Business
Chen joins Blue Sky Pastures board
Chen joins Blue Sky Pastures board
High-profile lawyer and businesswoman Mai Chen has been appointed to the board of southern meat processor Blue Sky Pastures.
Challenges navigated in ‘tumultuous’ year
Challenges navigated in ‘tumultuous’ year
Otago Federated Farmers president Mark Patterson has described the past 12 months as "one of the most tumultuous in recent farming history".
Irrigation company put into receivership
Irrigation company put into receivership
A "significant" dispute about a cost blowout has left a North Otago irrigation company in receivership.
Focus turns to OCR announcement post-Budget
Focus turns to OCR announcement post-Budget
A 50bp hike in the Official Cash Rate (OCR) may not be needed at this week’s reserve bank announcement, an Otago economist says.
IoD role about making ‘a better New Zealand’
IoD role about making ‘a better New Zealand’
Institute of Directors chief executive Kirsten Patterson talks to business editor Sally Rae about the importance of good governance.
Caught on the hop as pole work cuts power
Caught on the hop as pole work cuts power
A Dunedin business says it was left in the dark this week after a single email about nearby power pole replacements slipped through unnoticed a fortnight ago.
Joint effort to continue business awards ‘a no-brainer’
Joint effort to continue business awards ‘a no-brainer’
Business South is getting ready to celebrate Waitaki businesses.
Southerners’ services to governance honoured by institute
Southerners’ services to governance honoured by institute
Otago business leaders Pat Heslin, Trish Oakley and Dawn Sangster were named Chartered Fellows of the Institute of Directors at a chartered members dinner in Dunedin this week.
Treasury advised against Budget's $350 payout
Treasury advised against Budget's $350 payout
Treasury advised against the Government's $350 cost of living payment in yesterday's Budget, saying it was a "poor mechanism for supporting households with a longer-term problem".
$350 payment for 2.1 million Kiwis
$350 payment for 2.1 million Kiwis
The Government has given struggling New Zealanders short-term relief from the increasing cost of living.
News industry stalwart Michael Muir honoured
News industry stalwart Michael Muir honoured
Michael Muir has been honoured with a life membership of the News Publishers’ Association in recognition of his service to the association and the newspaper industry.
Potential for novel vaccines, treatments and diagnostics
Potential for novel vaccines, treatments and diagnostics
A University of Otago immunologist and clinical microbiologist has welcomed the Government’s financial booster for RNA research and development, announced in Budget 2022.
Pressure now on Reserve Bank to raise interest rates
Pressure now on Reserve Bank to raise interest rates
For the first time in decades, this year’s Budget was delivered in the menacing shadow of inflation.
Tracking economic trends to chart secure course
Tracking economic trends to chart secure course
In Budget 2022 Finance Minister Grant Robertson is placing a great deal of faith in the projections contained within three graphs.
Further help in Budget for first-home buyers
Further help in Budget for first-home buyers
It is good news for potential first-home buyers.
Sector keen to see how new funds will work
Sector keen to see how new funds will work
Execution will be key.
Rainbow transformation ahead for dam’s powerhouse
Rainbow transformation ahead for dam’s powerhouse
A new transformer is on its way to the Clyde Dam and will carry a proud message when it and other replacements are installed.
Budget 2022: Snapshot for business
Budget 2022: Snapshot for business
The Government will introduce legislation to Parliament on Budget night, aimed at stopping supermarkets from blocking competitors from accessing land to open new stores.
First-home buyer loan scheme shaken up in budget
First-home buyer loan scheme shaken up in budget
For aspiring first-home buyers, price and income caps will now be reviewed every six months. Housing Minister Megan Woods said Budget 2022 would help more people get first home grants and loans.