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.
Seasonally adjusted retail sales volumes rose 1.7% compared with 0.3% in the previous period.
Inland Revenue advised not to move ahead of international consensus on taxing internet multinationals.
Business travel news also includes Dubai airport changes and faster-than-sound Dreamliner.
Will banks face a level playing field?
CFO says it would not have been sustainable to continue to clash with regulator on pricing.
The aged care provider posted strong underlying profits.
The carpet maker expects a ‘challenging’ second half.
A maintenance shutdown hits full-year results.
The airport has also lowered its charges to airlines after Commerce Commission criticism.