Business

It’s almost D-day for H&J Smith’s department stores in Invercargill and Queenstown after a four week consultation process. Staff have been given Tuesday off to absorb the news and the company said it will work closely with those who will be impacted by the closure of the department store business. R

CocaBella got laid last week – the new carpet looks fantastic inside the adult store. Owner Tracey Stenhouse has been in business for the past eight years, and decided now was a good time to give her shop a real facelift. Repainting the inside from an orange to a more seductive raspberry red, there

Liz Rowsell must be one of Whitcoulls’ longest serving employees, retiring today from her job after an impressive 47 years at the Invercargill store. Arriving at the retail store on her last day, she admitted to feeling a bit teary but was also looking forward to sleeping in. “I’m a night owl and no

The owners of Calder Stewart have plans to turn the largest area of heavy industrial zoned land in Australasia near Invercargill, into a thriving business hub. Awarua Quadrant will also generate renewable energy to be used on-site and by the local community.  Calder Stewart Energy will work with bui

Preparations are going well for the Southland Home Show starting on Saturday, with another sold out event happening at Stadium Southland this weekend. Held every year for the past 27 years, organiser George Owen said Covid-19 didn’t stop them holding any past few events, but they did have to reorgan

A young Invercargill florist has been picked as one of four in New Zealand to enter the Young Florist and Flower Grower of The Year competition. Olivia Clarke works for her mother Angela at All For Love Flowers on Kew Road and says she absolutely loves every part of the job. “I feel so lucky […]

Countdown and AA Smartfuel have jointly announced the future of their partnership, revealing that their rewards collaboration will come to a close in early 2024. Having been an AA Smartfuel partner since 2016, Countdown and AA Smartfuel have successfully provided countless discounts and rewards to t

More great news for Esk Street now the streets redevelopment is complete. After remaining unoccupied for several months, three vacant shops on Esk Street have found new tenants, bringing renewed life and business opportunities to the area after the relocation of several stores to the Invercargill Ce