In 1959 the Kapuni No. 1 oil well was "spudded in" and we were producing our own petrol in commercial quantities within a few years. The British written "Janet & John" infant reading books were replaced by a more New Zealand focused series. And the Decimal Coinage Committee reported back to Parliament. Among their recommendations for a name for our currency were, The Zeal, The Kiwi, The Tui and The Fern - but we went with the dollar instead, although not for another eight years.
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