Challenging export hurdles

New Zealand welcomes Pacific exports – there is undoubtedly demand for the unique and niche market goods which have been emerging from the region in recent times. However, the process of exporting goods to Aotearoa often presents many challenges, such as Customs requirements; bio-security issues; logistics; labelling; pricing systems; delivering goods from farm to market…

Fiji and Japan trade relations recognised

Insights into trade and investment between Japan and Fiji have been exchanged recently by Investment and Trade Manager of Investment Fiji Kamal Chetty and Ikue Toshinaga from United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO). The visit to the Pacific Islands Centre (PIC) office, saw the pair highlighting the opportunities available in both countries, and how investing in…

Rarotonga’s beachfront bargain

It is described as an absolute gem, of rare calibre, and it offers lucky investors an opportunity to get involved in the buoyant Cook Islands. An immaculate luxury beachfront home at Vaimaanga is currently on the market and has been reduced to sell at NZ $1,950,000 (+VAT). Real Estate Agent Jeff Tikitau says a residential…

Backbone of the Pacific economy

Agriculture and tourism remain the backbone of Pacific Island economies. Although small island nations face numerous challenges within these sectors, there are also many opportunities waiting to be tapped into. The region is rich in natural resources, which benefits both the agriculture and tourism sectors, and they play a crucial role in economic development in…

Culture blend creates the perfect cuppa

Samāori Coffee, which proudly blends the Samoan and Māori culture throughout its products is among the 80 exhibitors at this year’s Chocolate and Coffee Show. The South Auckland-based company is one the few Pacific exporters at the show, which is being staged at The Cloud, in Auckland from October 5-6. Samāori Coffee’s story is one of passion and…

Pacific fisheries attract attention at Japan Expo

High quality fishery product and technology were on exhibit at the 21st Japan- International Seafood and Technology Expo staged recently at Tokyo Big Sight, attracting more than 33,500 visitors. Pacific Islands Centre (PIC), which takes part in the Pacific Islands Trade and Invest (PT&I) network as its Tokyo Office, attended the three-day event for the…

Optimism about economy boosts PNG

    Papua New Guinea’s endless potential was in the spotlight at the recent PNG Investment Conference in Sydney. Staged from August 19-20 at Shangri-La Hotel, the conference brought together a host of senior senior PNG ministers, investors, facilitators, innovators and hundreds of PNG-focused delegates, to promote business and investment opportunities in PNG to the…

Promoting business capability in Melanesia

As part of its Path to Market Programme, Pacific Trade and Invest (PTI New Zealand) is facilitating free n-day workshops in Vanuatu and the Solomon Islands to assist business owners to grow their business and to attract investors to help fund it. The workshops are being hosted in partnership with the Solomon Islands Chamber of…

Business Mission provides unique opportunities

From September 30 until October 4, 219 the New Zealand Fiji Business Council (NZFBC) will lead a business mission to Fiji, with a focus on networking and potential investment opportunities. The business mission is a unique chance for New Zealand businesses to connect with Fiji-based companies, government officials and stakeholders to explore various investment options…

Bilateral linkages flourish across multi-levels

Bilateral linkages across many levels were encouraged and celebrated by the New Zealand Fiji Business Council (NZFBC) and Fiji New Zealand Business Council (FNZBC) at their Annual Joint Conference. President of NZFBC Chandar Sen welcomed the participants, including Pacific Trade Invest, sponsors and donors, subcommittee members, and speakers to the conference, which was based on…