Stonewood Homes Otago director Regan McCormack says the business is trying to distance itself from the former Stonewood Homes Dunedin franchise "as much as we can". PHOTO: GERARD O’BRIENA Dunedin business owner was abused in a supermarket and is facing "extreme hostility" after being falsely linked to an under-fire builder. Mr Sneddon ran the Stonewood Homes Dunedin franchise until May 2024 and his company — Braemar Building Ltd — is in liquidation owing an estimated $850,000. "Regan was already building homes in Otago prior to joining Stonewood Homes and came with strong client endorsements and Master Builders membership. Mr Sneddon did not respond to a request for comment before deadline yesterday.

Source: Otago Daily Times January 16, 2026 15:35 UTC