Michael Hill CEO dies after adverse reaction
The head of New Zealand-founded jewellery retailer Michael Hill International has died.
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International tourism spend back to pre-Covid levels
International tourism spend back to pre-Covid levels
International tourist spending has returned to pre-Covid levels, while domestic tourism has dipped, according to the latest figures.
Banks swamped by borrowers refixing mortgages
Banks swamped by borrowers refixing mortgages
Borrowers taking an extra interest in their home loans as rates fall are putting additional pressure on banks.
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Panelbeaters go even greener with new tech
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Panelbeaters go even greener with new tech
A Dunedin panelbeater says their nearly $50,000 new painting machine is the "jewel in the crown" of their efforts to help the environment.
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Tariff threat ‘wee bit of a dark horizon’
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Tariff threat ‘wee bit of a dark horizon’
The "spectre" of agricultural tariffs by the Trump administration form a dark cloud in an otherwise cautiously optimistic outlook for a leading New Zealand rural supply company.
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In the market for cheaper prices
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In the market for cheaper prices
Dunedin shoppers hunting for a bargain on fresh produce should skip the supermarket queue and head for the farmers’ market, a study shows.
Tiwai smelter delays potline ramp-up to save power
Tiwai smelter delays potline ramp-up to save power
Winter is coming — and Southland’s Tiwai Point aluminium smelter is gearing up for what usually is a challenging season.
Online stores disrupting NZ shopping habits
Online stores disrupting NZ shopping habits
Massive offshore online department stores like Temu are disrupting New Zealanders' shopping habits.
Mercury warns of near 10% rise in power prices
Mercury warns of near 10% rise in power prices
Mercury Energy is warning residential customers are set for a near 10 percent rise in electricity bills this year, blaming it on a host of factors including higher lines charges and energy costs.
Timaru cheapest for petrol, Greymouth most expensive
Timaru cheapest for petrol, Greymouth most expensive
Data from petrol price comparison app Gaspy has found that Timaru was the cheapest place for fuel, while Greymouth was the priciest in recent weeks.
'Bit of a sweet spot' for home-buyers: economist
'Bit of a sweet spot' for home-buyers: economist
The number of New Zealanders expecting house prices to rise has returned to 2020 confidence levels.
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Makeup mecca due to open its doors next month
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Makeup mecca due to open its doors next month
Dunedin makeup and beauty buffs will be able to enjoy the full Mecca experience in less than a month.
Chance to clear the air around workplace dismissals
Chance to clear the air around workplace dismissals
In July last year I wrote about the government’s plans to reform the Holidays Act and legislative amendments to clarify the employment status of contractors.
Accountant takes skills to climate change
Accountant takes skills to climate change
Dunedin man Andrew Douglas was recently awarded a fellowship of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand in recognition of his contribution to the organisation.
Overseas Investment Act overhauled
Overseas Investment Act overhauled
The government has announced plans to reform the Overseas Investment Act "and make it easier for New Zealand businesses to receive new investment, grow and pay higher wages".
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‘Extraordinary growth opportunity'
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‘Extraordinary growth opportunity for NZ’
"Dunedin has a past; Queenstown has a future."
Dunedin leads median property capital gains
Dunedin leads median property capital gains
Dunedin's median property price has increased 500% since 2000, the biggest increase of any of New Zealand’s main centres, new data from CoreLogic New Zealand shows.
Spark loses $1b in market value
Spark loses $1b in market value
Spark has lost $1 billion in market value as investors punished the company for its poor results.
Squeaky clean
Squeaky clean
Paul Carter, of Tauranga, cleans a window at a display during the inaugural Otago Home and Garden Show yesterday.
Dunedin houses see 500% capital gain increase
Dunedin houses see 500% capital gain increase
Dunedin's median property price has increased a whopping 500 percent since 2000, the biggest increase of any of New Zealand's main centres.