July 15 2010
An iconic clothing company, a production company and a healthcare business are some of those in the running for the $1million Entrepreneurs’ Challenge.

Business School Dean Professor Greg Whittred says the University has received a steady stream of registrations from a variety of sectors since the Prime Minister the Hon John Key launched the Challenge on June 24.

25 June 2010
Prime Minister John Key has launched the Entrepreneurs’ Challenge at the Business School, saying New Zealand needs a savings culture to invest in our entrepreneurs so they can take on the world.

In his speech at the evening function on 24 June, attended by 200 people in the Level 1 foyer of the Owen G Glenn Building, the Prime Minister told guests New Zealand needs entrepreneurs because it is a small country located a long way from the rest of the world.