Business

If our economy is in recovery, why is the supermarket checkout still so brutal? Listen in on our chat with Brad Olsen, Principal Economist at Infometrics. Brad breaks down why New Zealanders are still facing uncomfortable inflation, despite a gradual economic comeback—and why attractive interest rates aren’t luring

Invercargill Airport is preparing for a significant terminal upgrade aimed at improving security, passenger flow, and overall customer experience. With a $4 million investment, the airport’s redevelopment is designed to meet aviation security screening standards while paving the way for more efficient jet services. Key changes include upgraded systems

HW Richardson will be ready to open its first hydrogen production and dual-refuelling station at its Clifton site in coming months. Resource consent was approved for the original site in Gore back in 2023, before the company decided to pivot and concentrate on establishing one at its new 20ha freight

* Scott O’Donnell appointed to help grow KiwiRail’s freight and logistics capabilities * A conflict-of-interest plan ensures transparency with his ongoing business connections * He also led Invercargill mall redevelopment on time and within budget Southland businessman Scott O’Donnell has been appointed to the KiwiRail board, adding valuable freight and

The Southland Business Chamber is proud to announce the three finalists for the inaugural Reece McDonald Local Legend Award, established in memory of the late Reece McDonald to honour business owners who go above and beyond for their communities. The award was created to recognise a Southland business owner who

* Melissa Dykes brings regional insight to strengthen national representation for 22,000 New Zealand businesses * Her election secures Southland’s voice during policy debates affecting chamber members throughout the country * Southland Business Chamber hails appointment as milestone for promoting innovation, collaboration and regional economic growth Southland’s business community has

The owners of Cosmetic Clinic Invercargill take a research-based approach to their treatments and are thriving in the south since opening in December 2022. Marek Grabowski and Saskia de Ruyter took a bold move to sell all their possessions and move from Auckland to Invercargill to establish a brand new

* NZ software leader Xero to acquire US payment firm Melio in transformative multibillion-dollar deal * Acquisition funded through discounted share issue, cash reserves, stock swaps and modest additional borrowing * Move expected to double Xero revenue by 2028 and strengthen foothold in competitive American market Xero has struck its largest deal yet,