Read Stephen’s article in the National Business Review in which he outlines some things that need to happen to lift New Zealand’s exports
“Competition today is less between countries than between competing value chains. New Zealand’s ability to participate depends on the extent to which we can develop greater flexibility in becoming part of these value chains and integrating more deeply into global markets. Beyond managing the exchange rate, we need inspirational business leadership, the commitment of our workforce, encouraging government policies and bipartisan support from across the political spectrum”.