NZ Pacific Navigator

August 2010 Issue

News and Events

New Trade Commissioner Takes Over

New Era for Pacific Island Trade and Invest

PT&I in partnership with Punjas NZ and Heilala Vanilla prepared a Pacific Hamper at the Food Show 2010.

Catching Future Engineers with NETS

A condensed version of the conference was held within a tour by the South Pacific Indigenous Engineering Students (SPIES) and supported by South Pacific Professional Engineering Excellence (SPPEEx), and the South Pacific Engineering Association (SPEA)

With 1,400 sites and over 100 exhibitors Fieldays 42nd annual exhibition in Hamilton is the biggest show in town. Fieldays attracts over 100,000+ visitors over the four days annually and is New Zealand’s premier farming and agricultural event.
This year Manuel Valdez and Eleanor Ikinofo attended to find out more about Fieldays and how this could possibly benefit clients in the Pacific.

Keeping Pacific People Healthy

Pasifika Integrated Healthcare Limited in Milford could be one model for other Pasifika health providers. Run by Director Dahlia Naepi, the centre has gradually grown and is employing up to 300 people on its sites. The popularity of the health centre is seen when patients travel from as far away as South Auckland and other parts of the city to receive healthcare.

Videos

Me'a Kai on Tagata Pasifika

Samoan Coffee in Christchurch Cafe

Niue Arts and Cultural Festival 2009

PITIC Niue Trade Mission on TV3

Regional News

Forum Secretariat and South Pacific Tourism Organisation Sign Partnership Agreement

Small scale tourism operators in Pacific island countries will benefit from a new partnership between the Forum Secretariat and South Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO).

Forum Ministerial Contact Group on Fiji to meet in NZ

In a continuation of the Pacific Islands Forum’s efforts to engage with Fiji authorities, the Forum’s Ministerial Contact Group (MCG) met in Auckland, New Zealand on 31 May 2010, in accordance with the Forum Leaders’ mandate for the Group to monitor and report on the situation in Fiji.

Polynesian Fisheries Cooperative Formalised Agreement

A polynesian fisheries co-operative has been formalised, strengthening the voice of the Southern Pacific members within the Forum Fisheries Agency.

Greater Global Access for Pacific Island Businesses 10 May 2010

Pohnpei - Forum Trade Ministers have launched a major initiative to boost the ability of businesses in Forum islands countries to compete in global markets.

Feature Articles

Me’a Kai at the Westin’s Q-Restaurant

Opportunities For Joint Ventures In Fiji

The Youth Speak on Proud Prosperous Pacific

The Quest for the Perfect Kili Bag

Strong Investment Focus Expected for 2010

One topic that featured quite highly for New Zealand delegates traveling on the PITIC Missions last year was energy. Here are some insights on this industry from the Economist Intelligence Unit that may be of interest.

Increase Birth Rate says Social Services Director

Having many children is good for business, the Fiji Council of Social Services director Hassan Khan believes. "Increasing the birth rate in this country is good for business," saying other countries have problems increasing their birth rate.

PITIC Offices Reform For Global Impact

The Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat will be seeking a more coordinated approach for its four trade offices from 2011. The decision was made at the 2010 Forum Trade Ministers meeting in Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia.

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