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Dredge joint venture by ports
Dredge joint venture by ports
Port Otago and Napier Port have formed a joint venture to build and buy a $36million trailing suction hopper dredge from Dutch shipbuilders Damen Shipyards.
New figures show economy worse
New figures show economy worse
The economy was in a deeper-than-expected recession in the middle of the year, many sectors undergoing widespread contraction.
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Mining company hails passing of Fast-track Approvals Bill
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Mining company hails passing of Fast-track Approvals Bill
Santana Minerals has confirmed it will use the new fast-track legislation to apply for its proposed $5 billion Central Otago gold mine.
Economy back in recession
Economy back in recession
The economy has had its worst six month since 1991, outside the Covid-19 pandemic, with two quarters of significant drops.
Decision to close doors ‘bittersweet’
Decision to close doors ‘bittersweet’
It's hasta la pasta for Dunedin’s Artisan Pantry.
Govt books to stay deep in deficit until 2029
Govt books to stay deep in deficit until 2029
The government's books are set to remain deeply in the red for the near term as a big dent in the tax take and higher expenses deliver continued budget deficits.
'Sovereign citizen' landlord cops $25k fine
'Sovereign citizen' landlord cops $25k fine
A George St landlord and "sovereign citizen" has been fined $25,000 after refusing to display a notice declaring his building earthquake-prone.
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Woollies action worth it: union
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Woollies action worth it: union
Dunedin Woolworths workers earned a 6.8% pay increase over two years after they stood up for themselves at work "and really, really ran with it", a union representative says.
Staff preparing for relocation of city store
Staff preparing for relocation of city store
Workers get ready for the great move of Smiths City from the Meridian Mall yesterday.
Big gigs, big prices: Dynamic pricing hits airfares
Big gigs, big prices: Dynamic pricing hits airfares
Consumer NZ says the price increases are further proof there is a need for a market study into domestic airfares.
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Abandoned proposal cost $240K
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Abandoned proposal cost $240K
An abandoned proposal by the Dunedin City Council to sell Aurora Energy cost more than $240,000, but several councillors say the information-gathering exercise was worthwhile.
Govt forecasts expected to get worse
Govt forecasts expected to get worse
The government's financial outlook is expected to deteriorate as a sluggish economy and weaker tax take further delay a return to budget surplus and cause an increase in borrowing.
Response to wellbeing platform ‘amazing’
Response to wellbeing platform ‘amazing’
It was business magnate Richard Branson who said employees were a company’s biggest asset.
Dealer allegedly used register to bully customers
Car dealer allegedly used Govt register to 'bully' ex-customers
Grant McLellan was shocked when he saw his $60,000 Mercedes listed for sale for just $9000. He had not created the listing and claims it was Christopher Schwartz, a former Christchurch car dealer.
Scott lands $20m appliance automation contract in China
Scott lands $20m appliance automation contract in China
Scott Technology has secured its largest ever appliance automation contract in China, valued at about $20 million.
Renewable energy progress excites CEO
Renewable energy progress excites CEO
Electricity sector boss Stew Hamilton’s career trajectory has provided an interesting perspective.
Job losses 'grim' for capital
Job losses 'grim' for capital
Wellington City has lost more than 10% of its jobs in a year, data shows.
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Bid made for new railway operating model
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Bid made for new railway operating model
A large tourism company is looking at Dunedin Railways’ operations as part of a major expansion bid.
'Mental health started to fail' in toxic workplace
'Mental health started to fail' in toxic workplace
A Christchurch woman says it took her a long time to shake the effects of her toxic workplace where she says she was "micromanaged", had her emails and texts read and was shouted at across the office.