Business

Shopping at Countdown supermarkets in New Zealand is set for a healthy transformation. Countdown is introducing “healthier checkouts,” where 80% of the food displayed will boast a health star rating of at least three-and-a-half stars. This change will sweep away kids’ sweets from the checkout area,

A new mobile computer repair service has landed in Invercargill, and the best part is they will come to you to fix any of your technical problems. Geeks on Wheels has been helping people right throughout New Zealand for 18 years already, having first started in Wellington –  originally by just one m

In a recent update, JB Hi-Fi’s Marketing & Ecommerce Manager for New Zealand, Jon Kirman, informed whatsoninvers.nz about a change in the opening schedule of their Invercargill store. Initially slated for an early December launch, the store’s debut has now been postponed to mid-January owing to cons

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