Joyce uses jobless numbers to spruik oil, intensive farming, convention centre

Joyce uses jobless numbers to spruik oil, intensive farming, convention centre
By Pattrick Smellie Aug 9 (BusinessDesk) - Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce has sought to deflect an unexpected jump in unemployment numbers to argue the case for economic growth in areas attracting strong public opposition. Joyce listed the intensification of agriculture and aquaculture, greater foreign investment, expanding oil and gas exploration, and a new Auckland convention as examples of areas where it was "vital we put out the welcome mat to business." "Those that oppose some or all of these things need to understand you c...