Impressive haul for CrestClean at awards
You could say CrestClean cleaned up at the recent Westpac New Zealand Franchise Awards in Auckland.
'Talent-short' job market to cost employers more
'Talent-short' job market to cost employers more
Top shelf employees are expected to cost employers much more to retain and recruit as the economy recovers.
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Different strengths to follow ‘big footsteps’
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Different strengths to follow ‘big footsteps’
All skills are valued at AbacusBio.
Callaghan Innovation redundancies top $10m
Callaghan Innovation redundancies top $10m
Callaghan Innovation's shutdown has so far cost taxpayers more than $10 million in redundancy payouts for 209 roles lost, according to recently published documents.
Calder Stewart eyes future as firm marks 70th
Calder Stewart eyes future as firm marks 70th
A South Otago business has bullishly talked of expansion — with plans for wind and solar farms, and major infrastructure projects — as it brings up 70 years of existence.
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Speculation swirls over job losses at milk plant
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Speculation swirls over job losses at milk plant
Speculation is mounting over possible restructuring and job losses as new owner Open Country Dairy stamps its mark on Mataura Valley Milk.
Shift to facility part of $20m expansion
Shift to facility part of $20m expansion
Christchurch hemp processor and manufacturer Rubisco’s shift to an Ashburton facility will pave the way for a $20 million to $30m expansion plan.
Large pets grounded on some domestic flights
Large pets grounded on some Air New Zealand domestic flights
Pets and carriers with a combined weight of more than 60kg will no longer be allowed on some Air New Zealand domestic flights from next week unless they go through a pet transport company.
‘Steady progress’ awarded
‘Steady progress’ awarded
"Real impact doesn’t always come with grand gestures ... it’s often about steady progress behind the scenes."
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Authorities oppose longer Bottle-O hours
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Authorities oppose longer Bottle-O hours
Some heavy-hitters are lining up to oppose the extension of hours of a prominent bottle store in Dunedin’s student quarter.
Green light given for Huntly coal mountain
Green light given for Huntly coal mountain
The Commerce Commission has authorised Genesis, Contact, Meridian and Mercury to set up a coal stockpile at Huntly Power Station.
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Lower interest rates key to boost
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Lower interest rates key to boost
Buyer confidence is picking up in Dunedin’s steady property market on the back of lower interest rates, sales agents say.
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Questions linger on liquor licence suitability
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Questions linger on liquor licence suitability
Ownership of a South Dunedin pub is down to one, but questions remain as to whether its now sole shareholder is suitable to hold a liquor licence.
Unemployment hits nine-year high
Unemployment hits nine-year high
Some 160,000 people are now without jobs - the highest number since 1994.
Rising air fares spurs call for change
Rising air fares spurs call for change
Short-hop domestic flights are costing Kiwis as much as $3 a kilometre if they are booked shortly before travel - and that's prompted calls for change.
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Property market stable
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Property market stable
Homes in many parts of Dunedin slipped in value, industrial property gained a little and the situation overall was flat.
Positive signs for jobseekers but still 'long way to go'
Positive signs for jobseekers but still 'long way to go'
There may finally be some good news for jobhunters - but which sectors are going to pick up fastest?
Chch poised for record overseas arrivals
Chch poised for record overseas arrivals
Christchurch Airport is preparing for record-breaking international passenger arrivals landing this summer.
'Growth in key customer segments' drives Westpac NZ profit increase
'Growth in key customer segments' drives Westpac NZ profit increase
Westpac Bank New Zealand's full year profit rose 13% with increased revenue and a big drop in bad debts.
Santana Minerals fast-track application begins
Santana Minerals fast-track application begins
Santana Minerals has formally lodged a fast-track application for New Zealand’s biggest new gold project in more than four decades.