Our first Minister for Manufacturing just wants to get ‘stuff’ done

Our first Minister for Manufacturing just wants to get ‘stuff’ done
Minister for Small Business and Manufacturing Andrew Bayly has a five-point plan for growth, just don't call it that. (Image: NZME)
Jem Traylen
Minister for Small Business and Manufacturing Andrew Bayly has a to-do list to help manufacturers and businesses grow, but please don’t call it a strategic plan.A framework maybe, but not a strategic plan.Speaking to MPs during scrutiny week, the country’s first Minister for Small business and Manufacturing said he had gathered business leaders together and told them: “Why don't we not do a strategic plan? ... Why don't we just do stuff? I actually said a different word! But why don't we actually just do somet...

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