Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown launches tech alliance, calls for Govt to locate new institute in Auckland

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown launches tech alliance, calls for Govt to locate new institute in Auckland
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown has announced the establishment of an Auckland Innovation and Technology Alliance. (Image: Supplied)
Oliver Lewis
Fewer photo-sharing apps and attempts to reinvent social media, and more focus on meaningful technology that creates high-paying local jobs.That was the provocation from Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown on Tuesday during an event to formally launch the new Auckland Innovation and Technology Alliance.Wearing a Rocket Lab cap, Brown said the company founded by Peter Beck had succeeded in spite of the council and the local ecosystem, not because of it.“It’s clear we need leadership to join industry with the public sector,” he told atte...

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