Recognizing the significane of strategic partnering and relationship building, the Pacific Islands Trade & Investment Commission (PITIC) has undertaken a collaborative approach to trade by developing and fostering linkages between the private sectors of the Pacific Islands and New Zealand.

Through various meetings, conferences and networking events the Pacific Islands Trade and Investment Commission has been able to develop and maintain key contacts for future business opportunities. Given PITIC’s resource constraints, collaborating with other organisations with similar goals also proved to be an effective way of ensuring that larger projects could be implemented through the pooling of resources.

STRATEGIC PARTNERING AND RELATIONSHIP BUILDING

Pacific Co-operation Foundation

The Pacific Co-operation Foundation is an independent public/private partnership with the mission of benefiting the peoples of the Pacific Islands and New Zealand by increasing cooperation and understanding among them.

Pacificbizonline.com is an initiative developed in partnership with PCF. Launched in November 2005, it consists in an online database developed specifically to provide an information gateway to businesses in the Pacific. PITIC NZ is responsible for the promotion and administration of the website and will be working closely with PCF to grow the database further.

To know more about PCF visit www.pcf.org.nz

Lion Nathan Foundation

The Lion Nathan Foundation is a charitable trust that exists for the purpose of raising funds for the community.

Lion Nathan Young Enterprise Scheme – PITIC was invited to be involved with the scheme and partnered with Aorere College, a South Auckland Secondary School. During the course of the programme PITIC provided mentoring services, was a judge for the Business Expo and facilitated two projects under the scheme.
 
To know more about Lion Nathan Foundation visit www.lionfoundation.org.nz

Food & Agriculture Organisation

The Food & Agriculture Organisation was founded in 1945 as one of the United Nations’ organisation to defeat hunger around the world. Serving both developed and developing countries, the FAO acts as a neutral forum where all nations meet as equals to negotiate agreements and debate policy. It is also a source of knowledge and information as it helps developing countries and countries in transition modernize and improve agriculture, forestry and fisheries practices and ensure good nutrition for all.

A delegation of FAO representatives who were in NZ attended the 9th roundtable Meeting on WTO agreement provisions in July 2006 and were hosted in Auckland by PITIC NZ. The Commission successfully organised Agricultural and Fisheries field visits followed by a luncheon with the Pacific Island Importers Roundtable providing a useful networking opportunity for members and delegates.

To know more about FAO visit www.fao.org

Business Councils

NZ Fiji Business Council

The New Zealand Fiji Business Council (NZFBC) was set up to maintain, support, promote and encourage trade and investment between New Zealand and Fiji.

To know more about NZ Fiji Business Council visit www.fijinz.biz

NZ PNG Business Council

The New Zealand Papua New Guinea Business Council was established to heighten awareness of the business environment and market opportunities in Papua New Guinea.

To know more about NZ PNG Business Council visit www.nzpngbc.org.nz

NZ Pacific Business Council

The New Zealand Pacific Business Council was founded to facilitate trade between New Zealand and Pacific Island countries. The Council plays an important role in New Zealand policy debates and ensures NZ-Pacific economic links.


To know more about NZPBC visit www.nzpbc.co.nz

As an Executive board member of the NZ Fiji Business Council and the NZ PNG Business Council, PITIC attends regular meetings and provides briefings on the work of the Office and the regional work on PIFS in the Pacific region.

Pacific Business Trust

The Pacific Business Trust was established as a charitable trust to increase business ownership and economic participation among Pacific peoples in New Zealand. Today the Trust is a busy, diverse and dynamic organisation offering business support and advice for small businesses.

PITIC NZ will be working jointly with Pacific Business Trust for the PBT Awards 2009 as it will be presenting two new awards for the event: the Pacific Region Exporter of the Year and Recognised Seasonal Employer of the Year. 

 
To know more about PBT visit www.pacificbusiness.co.nz