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Key's only sharp arrow - as Minister of S&I
Key's only sharp arrow - as Minister of S&I
By Peter Kerr for sticK
(sticK - 15 March 2011 ) OK, another reason John Key should take up as Minister of Science & Innovation - apart from it being the only sharp arrow in his quiver.
This is on the presumption that we want to quickly grow knowledge intensive, value adding businesses and employment, that are scalable and partnerable around the world.
And as Mr Key has observed, the relatively low payback of tourism means this part of the economy is never really going to kick in with more paying power, so he can drop that without being seen to be too callous.
Key as Minister of Science & Innovation sends the right message for a country aiming to get ahead
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