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Remarks at reception following AGM from NZIBF Chairman

Remarks at reception following AGM from NZIBF Chairman

NEW ZEALAND INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS FORUM REMARKS AT RECEPTION FOLLOWING AGM , WELLINGTON, 26 NOVEMBER 2018 MALCOLM BAILEY, CHAIRMAN Thanks Stephen and may I add my welcome to all our guests joining us this evening, especially to the Heads of Diplomatic Missions in...

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