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COVID 19 update
Following the NZ Government’s announcement on Saturday of wide reaching travel restrictions, we want to make sure that you remain updated on issues that are likely to affect your business. While we can provide you with this general guidance, it is important to...
A Snapshot of Kiribati
Interview with Michael Upton, High Commissioner to Kirbati - October 2019 Devin Brown an Executive Member of the NZPBC spoke to Michael Upton re his term in Kiribati. Michael Upton is near completion of a 3 year term in Kiribati (his second term in Kiribati, with a...
Samoa / American Samoa Business Mission Report
NZPBC partnered with NZSTIC to undertake a business mission for New Zealand business with an interest in Samoa and American Samoa from the 4th to the 8th August 2019. We had 12 businesses attend the mission to Samoa/American Samoa. These businesses represented a...
Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation 2021 (APEC21)
The New Zealand Business Pacific Council hosted a very informative presentation from Andrea Smith, the Deputy Secretary of APEC21 at the offices of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) on 23 July 2019. This presentation was about the arrangements and...
Review of NZPBC Business Mission to Cook Islands 2018
New Zealand Pacific Business Council (NZPBC), lead a 5 organisation strong delegation to the Cook Islands to explore bilateral trade opportunities in the private and government sectors. Cook Islands like all countries has its own set of unique challenges and...
Vanuatu looks to move ahead with significant infrastructure spend
Devin Brown, Board member of the New Zealand Pacific Business Council | Ngā Tai a Kiwa had the opportunity to meet with and discuss the prosperity of Vanuatu with the Honourable Johnny Koanapo, Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Ministers offer in charge of...
Adding Energy to NZPBC
As the new Chair of the New Zealand Pacific Business Council (NZPBC) Ngā Tai a Kiwa , Peter McGill brings more than 30 years of experience managing energy-related businesses in New Zealand, Australia, Asia, the UK and the Pacific to the role. He replaces Devin Brown,...
Celebrating International Women’s Day
Today is an important day for everyone because it is International Women’s Day. The 2019 UN theme is « Think Equal, Build Smart, Innovate for Change ». It is an opportunity for women to share with the rest of the world, experiences they have come across in their...
In recognition of Dr Valance Smith for his contribution to Ngā Tai a Kiwa
At the 2018 AGM for the New Zealand Pacific Business Council (NZPBC) the adoption and incorporation of our Maori name was ratified by the membership. Perhaps one of the more significant changes in the history of the New Zealand Pacific Business Council is the...
Pacific Reset Forum presentation
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) and New Zealand Trade Enterprise (NZTE) hosted an information session and discussion on the Pacific Reset Plan.