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I attended the governments Digital Strategy consultation workshop today. Documents are at:
http://www.med.govt.nz/pbt/infotech/digital-strategy/index.html
I was quite impressed with David Cunnliffe, the Associate Minister. He gets it. What is in the strategy makes sense and is exciting. Its natural that a labour government would have an inclusive, don’t leave anyone behind, socialist strategy.
From a entrepreneurs point of view I have a number of concerns. I’m concerned that there is not enough emphasis on growing the size of the pie. Im really worried that the burden of paying for super and benefits is falling on a shrinking number of people and that we also need to be able to reward excellence and provide an environment that celebates success and encourages people to pay tax here.
While the Internet provides great oppotunities to export value, it also makes it easier to leave and act for the good of yourself rather than that of your country.
A perspective on regional broadband put forward was interesting. Why should those living on a far north beach settlement get subsidised to run a relaxed two person business where I have decided to take the pain of living close to infrastructure so that I can succeed. You could argue that money would be better off helping a proven $5m company grow to a $50m company.
I think it’s much easier in a large group to talk socialist and bloody hard to stand up and say that you want to grow your business. I think the objectives are the same, only the approach is different.
Some interesting points of view but in general I think this is a step forward.
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