Business

Great South has received national acclaim for its work on the Murihiku Southland Aquaculture Pathway, taking home a Highly Commended award at the Economic Development New Zealand (EDNZ) Best Practice Awards. The award was presented in the Excellence in Sector and Cluster Development category, recognising successful initiatives that drive innovation,

The Lost Larder from St Peter’s College has been named the 2025 Southland Young Enterprise Scheme (YES) Company of the Year, following a high-energy regional final held at SIT Centrestage Theatre on Wednesday 29 October. The student-led venture stood out among five finalists, impressing judges with its refined New

Crews Working 24/7 Restoring Power, Roads, Parks ClosedSt John Stay safe, stay connected: Mobile phone tips during severe weather If mobile networks go down, you may still be able to reach emergency services but it’s important to know your options. Dial 111 as usual first. Even if your

Farmer-shareholders of meat processor Alliance Group have voted to approve a major new partnership with Irish red meat company Dawn Meats. The $270 million joint venture will see Dawn Meats acquire a 65 percent share of the co-operative, with the remaining 35 percent staying under farmer control. Voting closed on

Stephen O’Connor, a leading figure in New Zealand’s financial advice sector based in Invercargill, has received the prestigious 2025 Noel Maye Award from the Financial Planning Standards Board (FPSB), recognising his outstanding contribution to the global financial planning profession. Presented at the FPSB Global Meeting in Chicago, the

Southland-based company Awarua Synergy was a winner at the PROtrade United Industry Awards, held in Brisbane, Australia, at the weekend. Competing against a field of leading trade companies from across Australia and New Zealand, Awarua Synergy was nominated for three awards and took home the top honour for its outstanding

The Warehouse Group has reported a net loss of $2.8 million for the 2025 financial year, though the retail giant says there are early signs of recovery following a challenging period. The result marks a significant improvement from the previous year’s $54.2 million loss. Group sales rose

Retrobowl Invercargill is all geared up for the school holidays with its new modernised entertainment centre. Owner Angela Caughey purchased the business in May 2024 and spent three weeks in May 2025 refurbishing the complex with new bowling machines and scoring systems from the USA. The 12-lane bowling alley was