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Hon Steven Joyce

Hon Steven Joyce Minister for Economic Development; Minister of Science and Innovation; Minister for Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment; Associate Minister of Finance Biography After completing a zoology degree at Massey University, Steven started his first radio station, Energy FM, in his home town of New Plymouth at age 21. Along with two business partners, he built up RadioWorks over …

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Len Brown

Len Brown Mayor of Auckland Biography Len Brown was elected Mayor of Auckland in 2010 and re-elected in 2013, with a commitment to Auckland to becoming the world’s most liveable city. Len has an extensive community service and governance background alongside his legal career. His political career began in 1992 as the Manukau City Councillor for Otara, later becoming Mayor …

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China Business Summit: Innovation key to Auckland’s growth

Brett O’Riley is adamant that innovation will be a key element of Auckland ‘s new global brand narrative. The chief executive of Auckland’s economic development agency Ateed has set a goal for Auckland to be  world-leading advanced industries city by 2020 as measured by the Brookings Institution. A key element in that strategy is the agreement Ateed’s O’Riley forged with …

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