11. DAVE HEREORA (Labour) Link to this
to the Minister for Economic Development
Has he received any reports on support for the Government’s Beachheads and Incubator programmes?
Hon DAVID CUNLIFFE (Acting Minister for Economic Development) Link to this
Yes, many. One described the Government’s Incubator programme as “very impressive” and “doing a good job”. It also commented that the Beachheads programme was “very promising”. However, an alternative commentator said that the Beachheads programme has “made little impact, had incomplete policy objectives, and a lack of data to provide full analysis.” The first was John Key; the second was Katherine Rich. It is pretty clear that Bill English is not the only one in the National Party whom John Key fails to consult.
Hon DAVID CUNLIFFE Link to this
Yes. Unlimited magazine has commented that the Beachheads programme is “speeding the growth of some of our brightest stars.” The success of Beachheads shows that this Labour-led Government is enabling New Zealand firms to become world class and internationally competitive.