She says Export NZ’s Exporting 2014 and Manufacturing 2014 Election Manifestos outline policies that would help exporting and manufacturing businesses grow their competitiveness and so continue to contribute to a healthy economy and community and high value jobs.

Beard adds that some of the issues important to these sectors include access
to finance, overseas assistance for exporters and support for innovation.

Export NZ is asking all political parties to adopt business policies that lead to growth and look forward to continuing dialogue on issues important to the exporting and manufacturing community.

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