Marlborough’s economic development advocates could advance their cause by inviting John Allen, the new secretary of New Zealand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, to exchange ideas and perhaps follow up with market knowledge and distribution connections.
If invited, the business-oriented senior government manager would accept an invitation to something like a “business after five” discussion in Marlborough.
The key message from the former head of NZ Post, who now heads an internationally located network of officials, is “MFAT is about economic success”. Economic and trade outcomes are to help New Zealand business, he says. MFAT works to help New Zealand …
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