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Steady as she goes: the anticipated merger of Trade New Zealand and Industry New Zealand, will...

By Penning, Ralph
Publication: NZ Business
Date: Sunday, September 1 2002

While the outcome of the general election turned out to be another test for MMP, it cannot be argued that, with a few minor adjustments, the status quo has been maintained.

Cabinet ministers in key portfolios with responsibility for economic policy have, by and large, been restored to their portfolios and the deals struck with minor parties promise a steady course in the public administration of our country.

Trustees of the Independent Business Foundation had the opportunity to meet with key ministers including a brief encounter with the Rt Hon Helen Clark a

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