You’d think that the NZX would be concentrating on the general fight for financial survival right now. All-credit to them then for launching a blog specifically as a platform to;
receive and respond to feedback, questions and ideas following the release today of Economy on the Edge: Swan Dive or Belly Flop? A Draft Strategy for coming out of the crisis stronger, by NZX and the NZ Institute.
Economy on the edge: Swan dive or belly flop? A draft strategy for coming out of the crisis stronger -Download Full Document
Those with an interest in economic development generally and capital markets specifically should join in and contribute to the discussion – the blog is here.
Ben Kepes is an analyst, an entrepreneur, a commentator and a business adviser. His business interests include a diverse range of industries from manufacturing to property to technology. As a technology commentator he has a broad presence both in the traditional media and extensively online. Ben covers the convergance of technology, mobile, ubiquity and agility, all enabled by the Cloud. His areas of interest extend to enterprise software, software integration, financial/accounting software, platforms and infrastructure as well as articulating technology simply for everyday users. 
A what a way to launch themselves
I’d recommend a download – only 18 pages and read over the weekend.
Why haven’t the politicians come out with these ideas. Answer because of too much self interest and not enough insight.
Anyway – read and discuss loudly
Agree with Jason. What are the politicians doing? Pretty ballsy thing to do from the “establishment”. Might actually read this document – almost certain to be better than National on tax and Helen on….Helen