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* Mark McLean awarded Leader of the Year at Cooperative Business NZ Awards. * SBS Bank surpasses industry growth rates under McLean’s three-year leadership. * Recognition highlights transformational growth and focus on cooperative values. Mark McLean, Group Chief Executive of SBS Bank, has been honoured as Leader of the Year at the

Legislation that will double the financial jurisdiction of the Disputes Tribunal from $30,000 to $60,000 has passed first reading in Parliament today, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith.  “We need to improve court timeliness and access to justice so that Kiwis and get on with their lives. Court delays affect

* Richard Chambers will lead New Zealand Police after Andrew Coster's recent departure. * Chambers brings decades of experience, including key roles in New Zealand and Interpol. * The Government focuses on core policing and delivering on law and order promises. The Government has announced that Richard Chambers will take on

* Advocate fears Southland dumpsite erosion could harm marine life and coastal environment. * Southland Council maintains the site has low erosion risk, with regular monitoring in place. * Calls intensify for collaborative action to protect the vulnerable Colac Bay area. A community advocate has raised alarms over the future of an old

* Simplicity Private Equity Fund acquired a 35.9% stake in Stabicraft Marine. * Stabicraft plans international growth following pandemic challenges with strong dealer and supply networks. * Founder Paul Adams remains majority shareholder and supports future growth with equity backing. Simplicity Private Equity Fund has acquired a 35.9% stake in Stabicraft

Alliance Group today announced a loss after tax of $95.8 million for the year ending 30 September 2024 (FY2023 $70.1m loss) on a turnover of $1.8 billion (FY2023 $2b). The loss includes one-off post-tax costs of $48.2m in relation to business restructuring costs and other one-off

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

* Key Invercargill roads to get fresh asphalt in summer 2024/2025. * Overnight work planned to minimise disruption for businesses and road users. * Infrastructure upgrades coordinated to streamline improvements and reduce long-term impacts. Invercargill’s central city roads are set to undergo significant resurfacing, with fresh asphalt being laid on Dee,