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Refit for country's oldest gasfield Operators seek to extend Kapuni's life

One of the biggest drilling rigs seen in New Zealand has arrived in Taranaki, and will soon begin a drilling campaign aimed at extending the life of the country's oldest gasfield.

More jobs as new stores loom

JOHN ANTHONY - © Fairfax NZ News

Fifty jobs will be created in Taranaki this year as home- improvement retailer Bunnings boosts its presence in the region.

Best farm land 'already sold off'

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The amount of productive farmland being taken out of Kiwi hands each year has dropped off sharply in the past decade, newly released figures show.

Hanover sellers due write-offs

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Hanover investors who sold their shares immediately after a debt- for-equity swap with Allied Farmers are likely to get tax write- offs, Inland Revenue is to announce today.

Higher house price concern as buyer confidence slips

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A growing number of people believe house prices will rise, according to the ASB's quarterly survey of housing confidence.

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Best farmland 'already gone'

cow The best of New Zealand's farmland has been cherry-picked by cash-rich foreign buyers, opponents of overseas ownership claim.

'Mondayising' could cost $200m

The Department of Labour opposes "Mondayising" Waitangi and Anzac days because of an estimated $200 million drag on the economy, PM says.

ANZ, Westpac can bank on brand

Action launched over Feltex statement

Maori back in business

TDN Business Maori entrepreneurship in Taranaki is alive and kicking.

Monthly checks key to health

I am often surprised with new clients at how little they know about their business.

Talking about young people's working lives

Opinion: Business view

Future in good hands

Not enough young people are being sufficiently trained to replace his generation.

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