Business

Resene Paint has been in the business of colour for 78 years. But the family-owned company is now facing margin pressure in its manufacturing operation. Resene paints has been a company of colour for 78 years but now the third generation family-owned business is facing margin pressure at CFO explains

Fonterra has posted another solid year of financial performance, releasing its full-year FY25 results with $26 billion in revenue and record cash returns to shareholders of $16.2 billion. Operating profit rose by 13% to $1.73 billion, while profit after tax sat at $1.08 billion—down 4% due

Autoplex is undergoing a business expansion in Invercargill, with its car parking development opening up a further 10 spaces for customers. Owner Daniel Blain is working hard to improve capacity at the central located garage on Yarrow Street, and with room for now 22 car parks, the warrant of fitness

Southland’s leading businesses were honoured at the 2025 Datagrid Southland Business Excellence Awards, held on Friday 19th September at a sold-out gala at Ascot Park Hotel. More than 400 business leaders, sponsors, and supporters attended the event to celebrate innovation, leadership, and performance across the region’s commercial landscape.

* Briscoe Group posted an 11 percent profit drop despite near-record sales in 2025 * Chief executive Rod Duke says this is the toughest period for business since 1988 * Cost-cutting, discounts and strategic investment helped Briscoes maintain market share Briscoe Group has reported a full-year profit of $29 million for the year

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen officially opened its doors in Invercargill today, bringing its world-famous fried chicken to Southlanders for the very first time. Located on Dee Street, the new restaurant is the brand’s 10th store in New Zealand and marks its debut in the South Island. Popeyes is renowned globally

Chris Blenkiron, Chief Executive of New Zealand’s Aluminium Smelter (NZAS), has announced his resignation as he prepares to take on a new leadership role at Vector, New Zealand’s largest electricity distributor. He will step down from NZAS on 30 September, after four years at the helm of the

Smiths City, a long-standing name in New Zealand’s retail sector, has gone into voluntary administration following mounting financial challenges. All nine of the company’s stores, along with its online platform, were shut on Tuesday morning while administrators from BDO Christchurch – Colin Gower and Diana Matchett – begin reviewing the