The Ministry of Economic Development has as its slogan
Together making the difference'. The Ministry is required to work in
partnership with the private sector, local authorities, Maori economic entities,
trade unions and community groups to transform New Zealand's
industrial and economic base. The Government is seeking to achieve sustainable
and balanced economic development by:
being more actively involved in economic
management;
working in partnership with the public and private
sector and with worker and business interests;
focusing on adding value in industries (including
primary industries) with long term potential; and
bringing the tools of economic policy together in a
coordinated way.
The Ministry,
particularly through its operating group Crown Minerals, is committed to working
with industry to achieve mutual goals and to obtain continuing investment in
minerals and coal exploration and mining and an active New Zealand
minerals industry.