Business

It was cake and team building day for Awarua Synergy this week as it celebrated 20 years in business. Led by Sumaria Beaton-Sikisini - a Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year recipient in 2023, the healthy homes advocate still loves sharing her knowledge with the wider Southland community. Just recently

* Fonterra confirms plans to divest its global Consumer and integrated businesses. * The Co-op raises its milk price forecast for the 2024/25 season. * Buyer interest highlights the value of Fonterra’s strong global business portfolio. Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd has announced its decision to proceed with divestment options for its

* A 14,000 square metre expansion will support advanced engine maintenance in Christchurch. * The project will create 200 skilled jobs and boost New Zealand's aviation capabilities. * Expansion will enable eco-friendly maintenance for next-generation GTF engines by 2026. The expansion, covering 14,000 square metres, will allow the centre

Huffer is set to open a new store in Invercargill Central Mall this December, taking over the space currently occupied by Amazon Surf. Known for its iconic Huffer Puffers and a popular seasonal range, the brand is excited to expand its presence in Invercargill and meet the needs of the

They say Southerners really know how to party, but a local father has taken it one step further and introduced the ultimate taxi. Truck driver Steve Acker first set up his party bus last year as a one-off fundraiser for his daughter’s ‘Empire Aerobics’ team, to attend the World

Invercargill now has its very own computer gaming lounge thanks to Ray Luck. Many people know Ray as the ‘EB Games guy’ but the 29-year-old has decided to step out of the retail scene after many years, and start his own business Orion PCs. Offering people of all ages- and

* MASSAV Records aims to support Southland artists from recording to live performances and promotion. * Blair "Sav" Savory and Shane Evans lead the label to promote local talent like Lachie Hayes. * MASSAV Records plans to grow Southland's musical identity and expand its reach across New Zealand. MASSAV

Invercargill entrepreneur Latoya Treymane has brought The Smile Studio to Invercargill, and is hoping more people will take advantage of the new teeth whitening business in city. Teeth whitening is something Latoya and her sister Chloe discovered through their own personal experiences, and they both say it’s been an