A new 3.3 million cubic metre reservoir south of Dargaville is set to shift land into higher-value horticulture and firm up local water security.
The Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment warns any parliamentary agreement on climate change cannot be a three-year election plaything.
It has already lent over $10m to the New Zealand market.
The Crown-owned agency plans a series of bond issues to finance new housing.
Technology, financial and energy stocks led the bounceback.
Financial capability a focus for the regulator as more New Zealanders invest their savings.
The 'extreme step' of banning websites is being rolled back.
Share price drops although Kathmandu's half-year results show revenue and net profit rise despite Christmas glitch.
Meat exports reached a record $839m, led by high prices for lamb.
Geoff Ross says he expects Moa to achieve near break-even this financial year.
