Opinion: The problem with lobbying lies somewhere between affable arrogance, profit maximisation and abrogation of duty
Holly Bennett
Holly Bennett (Te Arawa, Ngāti Whakaue, Ngāti Pikiao) is the Founder and Kaitūhono Ariki (Principal Consultant) of kaupapa Māori lobbying firm Awhi based in Tāmaki Makaurau, and the Founder of government relations training organisation Engage.
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