Key’s causing of capital introspection is probably good for us
(sticK - 28 May 2013) As much as Prime Minister John Key has attempted to water down his ‘Wellington is dying’ aside, at the very least it has provided a good opportunity for some capital introspection.
One thing Key might be doing is confusing busyness with business – and on that count with its larger population and vastly improved motorway network, well Auckland’s way ahead.
But looking under the bonnet of commerce, while Wellington can always do better, here’s a few facts John.
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