I want to acknowledge how you do business and the critical role FOMA has played to bring you all together to have a collective voice on business practices in Aotearoa. There are many examples of success within your membership that encapsulate innovation, increased productivity, and better returns on capital, yet based on long-term sustainable beliefs.
Therefore, I believe network analysis can make a relevant contribution and I am delighted that you have come together today to present and discuss new work in this field. Let me give you three questions (from the perspective of a policy-maker) which today’s workshop would ideally shed light on: •  What are the key channels and systemically important players that need special attention?