Tech leaders welcome National's tech policy – with reservations

Tech leaders welcome National's tech policy – with reservations
Kami's Bob Drummond and Sharesie's Leighton Roberts. (Images: Supplied)
Greg Hurrell
Leaders of three New Zealand technology companies have generally welcomed the National party’s plans for tax changes and visas to attract talent to NZ.But they say the proposed visa categories don’t hit the mark to lure the skills and people their companies really need.On Sept 15, National announced it would introduce three new visa categories intended to bring in skilled entrepreneurs and workers to boost NZ’s technology sector.There is a three-year open work visa open to graduates from one of the top 100 universities in the...

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