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Close working relationship suits growers to a tee

Duncan Henderson models his bespoke suit at Happy Valley Station, near Bannockburn, watched by...

Close working relationship suits growers to a tee

A bunch of fine-wool growers will be well suited for a modelling career should they ever choose to trade in their merino sheep.

New venture about more than just peanut butter

Michael Hastie launches his Dunedin-produced peanut butter at the Otago Farmers Market this...

New venture about more than just peanut butter

Dunedin builder Michael Hastie has gone nuts.

Skyline growth opportunities in luge developments

Skyline's Queenstown luge. Photo Skyline Enterprises

Skyline growth opportunities in luge developments

Skyline Enterprises chief executive Geoff McDonald has only been in the job five months but he is passionate about the growth opportunities the Queenstown-based company has ahead of it.

Scott Tech buys DC Ross

Dunedin engineering specialist Scott Technology will increase the size of its Kaikorai Valley operation after buying precision engineering company DC Ross, which is in receivership.

Hunting, fishing shop closure will be 'sad'

Selwyn Shanks holds the first knife he made, which led to a more than 30-year involvement in...

Hunting, fishing shop closure will be 'sad'

Dunedin institution Centrefire McCarthy's will close its doors for good next week.

Southland private equity fund Invest South and numerous Dunedin investors have provided a capital boost to private Dunedin company Bison Group, a pioneer in the development of ways to weigh shipping containers.

Clothing business upsizes

The Print Room co-owner Jon Thom in front of a new machine installed at the firm's Kaikorai Valley premises. Photo from Linda Robertson.

Clothing business upsizes

Jon Thom has come a long way since he sold designer T-shirts from the bedroom of his Dunedin flat.

Scott strengthened by JBS deal

JBS Australia chief financial offer Edison Alvares (left), Scott Technology chief executive Chris Hopkins (middle ) and JBS Australia chief executive Brent Eastwood, just before the JBS offer was accepted, in April last year. Photo by Gregor Richardson.

Scott strengthened by JBS deal

A year after Brazilian food giant JBS took a controlling 50.1% stake in niche Dunedin engineering company Scott Technology, its share price has almost doubled, and hit a year-high of $3 yesterday.

Potters thrive in shared store setup

Elise Johnston and Karen Taylor-O'Neill, from Three Cups of Tea. Photos by Christine O'Connor.

Potters thrive in shared store setup

Working in a co-operative, and drinking copious cups of tea, have made business viable for a pair of Dunedin ceramicists, reports Sally Rae.

Turners strengthens ties with MTF

Turners strengthens ties with MTF

Turners, the financial services firm formerly known as Dorchester Pacific, has strengthened its ties with Motor Trade Finance by funding a non-recourse loan product that will allow MTF's...