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    Synlait loss turnaround ‘will take time’

    In April this year, the Canterbury-based company put forward various options to rescue its...

    Synlait loss turnaround ‘will take time’

    Canterbury-based milk processor Synlait Milk is anticipating a loss after tax of $27 million to $40m after manufacturing challenges at its Dunsandel factory.

    Organic veg farm loses $250k worth of crops

    One of the owners of Untamed Earth Organic Farm, Ollie Platt. Photo: Penny Platt

    Organic veg farm loses $250k worth of crops in floods

    An organic vegetable farm in Canterbury lost about $250,000 of crops in the flooding which saturated the region in early May.

    Wānaka holiday park sold to overseas investor

    Holiday park sold to overseas investor for unknown sum

    Wānaka's award-winning Top 10 Holiday Park has been sold to an overseas-based joint venture, which intends to maintain its current use.

    New Air NZ boss announcement sparks backlash

    Nikhil Ravishankar will take over as CEO in October. Photo: Supplied / Air NZ

    New Air NZ boss announcement sparks backlash

    News organisations have been forced to restrict or disable comments on social media on Nikhil Ravishankar's appointment due to a torrent of abuse.

    $5.4m loss reported after site closure

    Ravensdown says the closing of fertiliser manufacturing in Dunedin took a toll on its bottom line...

    $5.4m loss reported after site closure

    Ravensdown has reported a loss of $5.4m after tax and one-off costs for the year ending May, with the costly closing of Dunedin fertiliser manufacturing among challenges.

    40% of workers jobless after supermarket fire, union hits out

    A major fire destroyed the Victoria Park New World supermarket in June. Photo: RNZ/Marika Khabazi

    40% of workers jobless after supermarket fire, union hits out

    Only just over 100 of more than 180 people employed by Victoria Park New World have so far found work in other Foodstuffs supermarkets.

    100 jobs set to go at Wētā FX

    A scene from House of the Dragon, one of the award-winning TV series using Wētā FX. Photo: Supplied

    100 jobs set to go at Wētā FX

    "The vibe is terrible. We're surrounded by good people and we are supporting each other, [but] morale is very low," one staffer says.

    NZ slapped with 15% US tariff

    NZ slapped with 15% US tariff

    Finance Minister Nicola Willis says New Zealand has been hit by a "very blunt formula" after the United States announced a new tariff on exporters.

    Southern businesses buck trend

    Southern businesses buck trend

    Otago's small businesses are finding a way to increase sales while North Island centres go backwards.

    Air New Zealand appoints new chief executive

    Nikhil Ravishankar will take over as CEO in October. Photo: Supplied / Air NZ

    Air New Zealand appoints new chief executive

    Air New Zealand has appointed its new chief executive from within its own ranks.

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    Ditching payment systems a right: cafe owner

    The government announced this week it planned to ban some surcharges for in-store payments by May...

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    Ditching payment systems a right: cafe owner

    Businesses concerned about the impact of banning certain in-store surcharges are "well within their right" to scrap the payment systems altogether, a Dunedin cafe owner says.

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    Placemakers Dunedin part of solar upgrade programme

    Placemakers Dunedin, in Burns St, Carisbrook, is part of a rooftop solar retrofit programme...

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    Placemakers Dunedin part of solar upgrade programme

    A store on a landmark Dunedin site is getting a solar-powered upgrade.

    Paywave costs should be passed on to customers - Willis

    Finance Minister Nicola Willis. Photo: RNZ

    Paywave costs should be passed on to customers - Willis

    The Finance Minister says when a ban on contactless card payment surcharges comes into effect, businesses should pass on the cost to customers as they would any other business cost.

    High butter prices 'a good thing' for NZ

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    High butter prices 'a good thing' for NZ

    Butter prices might be biting at the supermarket checkout, but there's a warning that anyone hoping they'll fall should be careful what they wish for.

    Getting honest on rate of expansion

    Honest Wolf co-founder Sophie Hurley wants to wait until the time is right before the business...

    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

    Lew Walsh spruces up the shopfront at 165 George St, which had until recently been vacant for...

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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

    Mike Collins. PHOTO: LINDA ROBERTSON

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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

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    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

    The unemployment rate dropped to 4.4 percent in the three months ended March 31.

    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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