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Month: April 2017
Surveys hail PTI New Zealand’s Export, Investment services
Pacific Trade Invest (PTI) NZ’s strategic decision early this year to invest in an online survey to better survey understand clients and their requirements have resulted in useful insights, says PTI Trade Commissioner Michael Greenslade.
And the lucky winner is…
If you participated in the Pacific Trade Invest (PTI) NZ surveys recently for which our thanks are due, you’re also probably wondering who might have been the lucky winner of the cool prize.
New initiative helps disabled in Tonga make coconut products
A story in Pacific Periscope on the Tonga National Youth Congress (TNYC) Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO) project last year, highlighted how the lives of two workers with disabilities were changed after being employed in the production of VCO.
Calling applications for fisheries, agriculture training in China
Emerging leaders in fisheries and agriculture are encouraged to apply to join a three-week training programme in China, 28 June – 12 July 2017.
NZ-Fiji Business Council to mark 30 years with conference
The New Zealand Fiji Business Council and its sister organisation the Suva-based Fiji New Zealand Business Council are holding their annual joint conference in Auckland on Thursday 15 June.
Three cheers to this Rarotongan beer maker
Over the past few years, Pacific Trade Invest (PTI) has organised and led several investment missions to the Pacific Islands, which have resulted in a number of investments projects that are up and running.
Contract warehousing concept stirs delegates’ interest
A visit to Auckland’s Contract Warehousing and Logistics Limited (CWL) in East Tamaki sparked a buzz of interest for the Pacific Trade Invest (PTI) Pacific Path to Market delegation.
Vanuatu’s ACTIV chocolate makers go for gold
Vanuatu’s ACTIV Association chocolate makers are keeping fingers crossed for their first entry into the 2017 International Chocolate Awards in USA.
Vanuatu heat-and-eat meal packs’ appeal widens
When Cornelia Wyllie of Fine Foods Limited in Vanuatu, developed meal packs of taro, beef or pork a few years ago, the aim was providing healthful tasty meals for ni-Vanuatu workers on the Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) scheme in New Zealand.
Forum delegation strengthens China-Pacific cooperation
The Pacific Islands Forum delegation to China between 20-25 March, led by Secretary General Dame Meg Taylor, has reported successful meetings, pursuing regional cooperation with the Chinese Government and the key South China province of Guangdong, as well as promoting oceans sustainable development at the prestigious Boao Forum for Asia.
NZ-Fiji Business Council to lead Fiji mission in May
The New Zealand Fiji Business Council (NZFBC) will embark on a business mission to Fiji next month between May 15 and 19. This year’s mission builds on the success of last year’s mission, according to NZFBC Chairman Chandar Sen .
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