Business

Christchurch headquartered department store and online retailer Ballantynes is set to open its fourth New Zealand retail store in the heart of Invercargill’s CBD, the company has announced. Called Ballantynes Select, the premium retail store will range a carefully curated selection of fashion, acces

South Port New Zealand Ltd has reported a record normalised profit for the year ended 30 June 2023, despite some headwinds facing the primary sector. This result has been backed by a diverse range of cargoes being handled through the Port. South Port’s FY23 reported after-tax profit of $11.71 millio

Invercargill’s new Distinction Hotel will add another string to the bow of the local economy, owner Geoff Thomson said. The concept plans for the 4.5 star hotel show an impressive facade, and project manager Hayden Rankin of Project South said work on the internal strip out of the old Menzies Buildi

The biggest commercial subdivision in Invercargill’s history is moving ahead in leaps and bounds, under the guidance of Russell Cunningham Properties. While the Cunningham Group holds land for future developments, only one of the 60 sections in the business property hub available for purchase remain

Fonterra Co-operative Council Chair, John Stevenson has commented on the Co-op’s FY23 results released yesterday. “The very strong earnings announced yesterday had been well signalled and our Co-op’s overall results for FY23 were pleasing to receive. We acknowledge the work put in by CEO Miles Hurre

JB Hi-Fi is coming to Invercargill Central in early December and has already started its recruitment process in the south. The retail store is looking for 30 permanent staff as well as temp staff for over the busy periods, and so far the company has had some good candidates apply. Related: Invercarg

Congratulations to all the winners of The Southland Business Excellence Awards 2023. Over 600 people gathered to celebrate Southland businesses at the 2023 Southern Green Hydrogen Southland Business Excellence Awards. H W Richardson Group stole the spotlight by winning multiple awards, including the

Mike Pero Southland and Central Otago franchise owner Sheree Williams has sold the most houses nationwide for the company in 2023, taking home the two top awards. At the Mike Pero ‘2k23’ conference last week she was awarded Top NZ individual for her impressive amount of house sales, proving the mark