The Ministry of Economic Development was a New Zealand public sector organisation tasked with promoting development of New Zealand's economy. It was replaced with the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment on 1 July 2012. The Ministry dealt with policy in a wide range of different areas including: energy, communications, the radio spectrum, industry and regional development, intellectual property, consumer issues, tourism, international trade, and the regulatory environment. The Ministry served seven ministerial portfolios and two associate ministerial portfolios. It was led by Chief Executive David Smol. Wikipedia [ - ]

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