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Rod Mcnaughton

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Looking inward: why Trump’s tariffs highlight the need for NZ to build local capacity

Looking inward: why Trump’s tariffs highlight the need for NZ to build local capacity

Trump’s tariffs shine a light on New Zealand’s supply chain vulnerabilities. Is it time to revisit the idea of ‘import replacement’?

07.04.2025 10

The Conversation

Rod Mcnaughton

A website is not enough: businesses that use digital tools without a strategic plan will struggle in a tough economy

To survive the current economic climate, small and medium-sized businesses need to move digital technology from the margins to the core of what they...

04.03.2025 10

The Conversation

Rod Mcnaughton

Mark Zuckerberg wants business to ‘man up’, but what it really needs is more women entrepreneurs

Women entrepreneurs can have a big impact on a country’s productivity. So why aren’t more entering business – and what can we do to foster an...

05.02.2025 9

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Rod Mcnaughton

The multi-billion dollar startup sector is bouncing back – 8 big trends will shape 2025

Startups have always been at the forefront of innovation. But factors such as artificial intelligence (AI), sustainability and decentralisation are...

01.01.2025 10

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Rod Mcnaughton

Beyond the ivory tower: universities need to prioritise the entrepreneurial mindset, not just new ideas

As universities consider their future in the 21st century, many are embracing the concept of “innovation” in their strategic plans. According to...

23.09.2024 1

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Rod Mcnaughton