Two Otago business founders from the late 19th century have been honoured posthumously with their induction into the New Zealand Business Hall of Fame. The Sew Hoy family name and Methven tap company have for generations been synonymous with Dunedin business interests, and yesterday Choie Sew Hoy and George Methven were inducted into the Hall of Fame. Its dredge became the prototype for the New Zealand gold dredge and was the leading gold-dredging design in the world. Justin Sew Hoy accepted the honour on behalf of the Sew Hoy family. Posthumous: Thomas John Edmonds (1858-1932), George Methven (1838-1928), David Nathan (1816-1886) and Choie Sew Hoy (1838-1901).

Source: Otago Daily Times March 03, 2017 17:04 UTC