It has only been four years since Southland bank SBS last underwent a rebrand, but the signwriters are back to work once more. As of Saturday, a new logo on an orange background has replaced the old branding of the main branch in Invercargill on Don Street. The fresh logo is in the shape of […]

Southland Chamber of Commerce CEO Sheree Carey was elected as a director on the New Zealand Chambers of Commerce (NZCCI) Board at the AGM held on Thursday 17th October. Nominated by Otago Chamber of Commerce CEO Dougal McGowan, Carey will take up the role of ninth member on the board after receiving

If you’re the Little Engine That Just Can’t Be Bothered (and you’re ok with a bit of profanity), Kris MacLellan’s new book of ownership is for you. Written and styled to draw on nostalgia for much-loved Little Golden Books, “The Little Engine that Couldn’t Be F-ed” brazenly drops the F-bomb througho

The HWR Board would like to announce that after 12 years of loyal service, Rex Williams is stepping down from his role as Chairman of HWR. During his tenure HWR has achieved significant growth, and while it was not an easy decision to make, Rex said he was pleased with the progress HWR had made […]

Combining a fantastic company culture with phenomenal business growth is proving a winner for Invercargill-based nutritional formula exporter Blue River Dairy. They won the Healthy Families Invercargill Workplace Wellbeing Award at the Westpac Southland Business Excellence Awards on September 29. La

Construction of The Langlands hotel is set to begin immediately with ILT awarding the tender. ILT chairman Alan Dennis said the board was unanimous in its decision to award the contract to build the $40 million-plus hotel to Leighs Construction. “This is an incredibly exciting moment for the develop

With the exciting news that Invercargill’s inner city redevelopment is going ahead, it’s likely we will see an increase in commercial leasing activity in the city. If you are considering leasing your commercial property or looking to lease one as a tenant, then understanding the difference between s

It was a night for celebrations at the National Association of Women in Construction NZ awards evening, with local woman and qualified joiner Tracy Clearwater recognised as an event finalist. Tracy, along with her boss from Mastercraft Kitchens Southland, made the journey to Auckland to be a part of