2. MARYAN STREET (Labour) Link to this
to the Minister for Economic Development
What steps is the Government taking to enhance New Zealand’s business capability?
Hon TREVOR MALLARD (Minister for Economic Development) Link to this
The review of the Government’s business assistance programmes shows that generally they are helping New Zealand firms to be competitive at home as well as overseas. We are continuing to work on making sure the programmes are as effective as possible. This Government is committed to the continual improvement of performance in order to make the economic transformation of New Zealand a reality.
Hon TREVOR MALLARD Link to this
Yes, lots. One that I received recently was from CleanFlow Systems. It received an enterprise development grant for market development that enabled the company to travel through the US and Europe to promote its product and to gain access to a pool of potential customers. Since its launching in the US and European markets, sales of its profile have more than quadrupled, and global distribution networks are in place for Europe, Asia, North America, and Australasia. This is a very good example of how sometimes a little bit of support can make an enormous difference in creating jobs in New Zealand.