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Ex-Wattie’s boss makes plea to keep Kiwi firms onshore
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David Irving speaks at the Cordis in Auckland after being inducted into the NZ Business Hall of Fame.
(Image: Supplied)A former Wattie’s chief executive has condemned the instances of New Zealand companies falling into foreign hands.
It was among a number of observations made by senior businesspeople inducted into the NZ Business Hall of Fame by Finance Minister Nicola Willis on Thursday night.
Seven businesspeople were honoured at the event, established by the Young Enterprise Scheme.David Irving, who worked at the food processor for more than 20 years, including many years as chief executive, told the audience Kraft Heinz’s ownership of...