VentureCentreNZ Launch, May 2014, Professor Shaun Hendy

Many more than the 100 people who confirmed their registration came together on Friday 9th May 2014 to get answers to the conundrum - why do New Zealanders work harder, yet earn less?
Professor Shaun Hendy, BSc(Hons) Massey, PhD Alberta, FRSNZ, winner of the 2012 Prime Minister’s Science Media Communication prize, discussed the implications of his research for New Zealand’s economy. How collaboration, networks, diversity of thought, skills and expertise combine to create prosperity.
There was standing room only available at this, the Venture Centre's inaugural 'innovation kickstarter' launch event. A wide cross-section of Tauranga's enterprising community showed their interest and intent to be part of the community-led efforts to build an entrepreneurial ecosystem in the Bay of Plenty by choosing to attend.
Quotes from participants:
"Great evening, I thought I knew about collaboration, I know I have more to learn"
"Incredible seeing how many people collaborated on creating those products, we need to do some work to build cross-skilled teams like that in Tauranga"