BY HOLLY FISHLOCK
ANZ Chief Executive Shayne Elliott has endorsed Newcastle and the Hunter during his regional tour of Australia. He says the Hunter has a resilient economy and strong population growth.
Mr Elliott also described the region as a vibrant place with lots of opportunity, and says it ticks more boxes than most parts of the country, including capital cities.
In an address to the region's business leaders, Mr Elliot says good jobs, lifestyles and infrastructure are some of the aspects attracting young people to the Hunter.
Mr Elliott also says ANZ is aiming to help the region unlock potential for a stronger economic future. It comes after ANZ released a report into hydrogen yesterday, providing insight into an industry Mr Elliott believes could be become big in Newcastle and the Hunter region.
He says sectors such as hydrogen and off-shore wind requires significant investment, which ANZ could assist with.
