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Overseas Investment Office consent disappoints opponents of waste-to-energy plant
A group opposed to a proposal to build a waste-to-energy plant in the Waimate District says it is disappointed by an Overseas Investment Office decision to grant consent for the company behind it to buy land for the project.

New director appointed to PrimePort board
The role was advertised in March after the resignation of former Timaru mayor Damon Odey.

Rising tides, sinking stocks: study explores cost of climate change
As the financial implications of climate change continue to soar, a forthcoming journal article explores its effects on company values

AGL - Change in Senior Management
Accordant is pleased to announce the appointment of Rod Hyde as Group Chief Financial Officer-designate with effect from 20th May. Rod replaces Tony Staub who leaves the company on 29th May 2024

Passionate restaurateur on the go 70 hours a week
At just 28 years old, Vicky Kukreja has worked his way from cooking student to dish hand to chef to restaurant owner.

The Taranaki farmers introducing the taste of feijoas to the world
When Matt Low and Melissa Burleigh-Low were looking to upsize their home, Melissa wanted a bigger vegetable garden. What she ended up with was a 500-tree strong feijoa orchard.

How to get more engagement from your social media marketing
A comment on a post opens up the door for us to connect with our audience and draw them in closer, marketing expert Rachel Klaver writes.

Taranaki woman left the grind of healthcare behind to start coffee cart
After becoming burnt out while working as an occupational therapist, Rachel Colson decided to switch gears completely and open her own coffee caravan.

Could your business thrive without social media?
OPINION: I work with a lot of clients who don’t really like social media. Do they need to use it for their businesses?

OK Boomer, OK Zoomer: Bridging the generation gap at work
As the age range in the workforce widens, founders and experts talk about generational differences in the workplace and how to bridge them.

Liquidator not ready to ‘close the file’ on defunct social club
The liquidator has not ruled out looking into the “historic operations” of the Clubs of Marlborough.

Renters, realtors upset at scrapping of bill to regulate property managers
They say the property management sector currently lacks any minimum standards or basic checks and balances to protect tenants and landlords.

ASB workers to strike as bank proposes an effective pay cut
Workers at a major ASB contact centre in Auckland have voted to take strike action and withdraw their labour following disappointing pay negotiations with the employer and an "offer" to workers that would leave them worse off than the previous year

Should you get political as a business owner?
OPINION: There are pros and cons to using your business platforms to express your political viewpoint.

Thirty-two actions to build a better business in 2024
OPINION: Here are 32 ideas you could use in the next 12 months to help your business run better.

Stumbling into floristry after a knee injury
Thinking “I can't just sit here and do nothing”, Asta Devlin decided to take a course that combined her love of creativity, gardening and people.

Tasman jeweller ‘manifests’ gold in Florence
Upper Moutere’s Stacey Whale says looking at her award from the Florence Biennale is “like looking at an Oscar”.

Here’s what to do if your bathroom heater is part of WorkSafe’s recall
Electricians say many people won’t know they have the potentially deadly heaters.

Central Otago gold mine backers aim for fast track approval
Revenue of $4.4 billion is predicted at one gold mine, while the other is facing an uphill battle against council planners.