Pacific Trade Invest New Zealand

Join us as we celebrate another incredible story from the SHE LEADS campaign! Meet Claire Wilson, co-founder of Kia Orana Collective, a business born from her passion for storytelling and the Cook Islands' unique spirit. Originally from Australia, Claire has called the Cook Islands home for 11 years. In this interview, she shares how Kia Orana Collective evolved from a personal passion project into a thriving business that supports government agencies, NGOs, and small businesses through video production and creative storytelling. From navigating challenges like internet connectivity to working on impactful projects—such as disability rights workshops and environmental campaigns—Claire emphasises the power of community, resilience, and thinking outside the box. Claire was interviewed as part of the SHE LEADS project by Pacific Trade Invest NZ, where innovative women in all areas of business throughout the Blue Pacific are invited to tell their inspirational stories on camera. Forty-four individual video interviews have been made in 2024, in Cook Islands New Caledonia, Samoa and Tonga. The videos will be rolled out weekly, online and world-wide via various social media platforms. #SHELEADS #PacificInvestment #PacificTradelnvestNZ #PacificCollaboration #PacificSuccess #StrongerTogether #PacificWomenInBusiness #CookIslands #EmpoweringWomen

The Feasibility Study on Fiji’s Pineapple Export Industry is continuing, with researchers from Samoa IBC (Innovative Business Consultants) now conducting a survey to find out about New Zealand consumers’ habits with regard to buying pineapple products – both fresh and processed. Please this link https://lnkd.in/gTjhcm3F to help us – and the pineapple growers and exporters of Fiji – by completing the survey. The objective of the study is to explore the development of a sustainable and sustaining commercial-scale fresh pineapple export industry in Fiji. #PacificTradeInvest #PacificCollaboration #BluePacific #PacificGrowth #PacificSuccess #FijiPineapples #Pacificexports @investmentfiji https://lnkd.in/g9wykNQJ Kamal Chetty https://lnkd.in/gTvaUzzN https://lnkd.in/gex7JTvg @MCTTT https://lnkd.in/gNBtKeeh @FijiAgtrade @FijiAgtrade

With the support of PTI New Zealand, Shelley Burich, founder of Vaoala Vanilla, turned her vision into reality. Through PTI’s Investment Readiness Programme, she secured local investment—not just in capital, but in land—allowing her to relocate and expand her vanilla farm. Now, Shelley is taking it a step further by transforming her farm into a training hub for the local community, sharing her knowledge and creating new opportunities in vanilla cultivation. A true success story of resilience, growth, and the power of Pacific entrepreneurship. #PacificInvestment #PacificTradelnvestNZ #PacificCollaboration #PacificSuccess #StrongerTogether #PacificWomenInBusiness #Samoa#EmpoweringWomen

Reminder: APPLY NOW for the Investment Readiness Programme PTI NZ is inviting applications from all businesses throughout the Blue Pacific, seeking investment capability support . The Investment Readiness Programme 2025 supports Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs), Large and State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) to acquire stand-out investment proposals that can be used to attract investments. Women-led businesses are especially encouraged to apply. The programme also involves in-country Business Advisory / Accounting firms who work directly with the selected enterprises to develop comprehensive investment proposals. PTI NZ will pay 95% of the overall cost while the selected enterprises will agree to pay the remaining 5 % of the total cost of the work involved. The Call for Applications remains OPEN - please complete and submit the form online at: https://lnkd.in/gW72PM4d Please contact [email protected] with any queries. Phone (+64) 22 594 5966 Applications close Friday 18 April 2025. #InvestmentReadinessProgramme #PacificInvestment #PacificTradeInvestNZ #PhilanthropicInvestment #PacificGrowth #InvestmentSuccess

With thanks… Rosemarie Palu, manager of Pacific Sunrise Fishing based in Nuku’alofa in the Kingdom of Tonga, writes in appreciation of PTI NZ’s support programmes. “The PTI NZ support is very well received. It was of great assistance at what still seems to be a challenging time. It makes things a little easier when there is a cash injection into our business. “We also appreciate that there is an organisation that is willing to help in some way, when there sometimes seems to be so little assistance available.” Pacific Sunrise Fishing was a recipient of the Freight Support Programme, provided by PTI NZ in 2024. https://lnkd.in/gVhbWFqr https://lnkd.in/gYx9G4GT https://lnkd.in/gsKD2knS #PacificTradeInvest #PacificCollaboration #BluePacific #PacificGrowth #PacificSuccess #FreightSupportProgramme #PacificSunriseFishing #Pacificexports @PacificSunriseFishing @NZTongaBusinessCouncil @TongaChamberofCommerce&Industry @TongaMTED

Among the growers As part of a comprehensive Feasibility Study on Fiji’s Pineapple Export Industry, researchers from Samoa IBC (Innovative Business Consultants) are on the ground in Fiji right now, talking to growers and stakeholders the domestic supply chain. Pictured among the people and plants are Benj Harding (top right) and Adrian Ram ((bottom, second from right) of IBC. The objective of the study is to explore the development of a sustainable and sustaining commercial-scale fresh pineapple export industry in Fiji. #PacificTradeInvest #PacificCollaboration #BluePacific #PacificGrowth #PacificSuccess #FijiPineapples #Pacificexports @InvestmentFiji @FijiAgtrade @MCTTT https://lnkd.in/gNBtKeeh

Join us as we celebrate another incredible story from the SHE LEADS campaign! Introducing Elizabeth Ah-Hi, founder of Fine Mat Creative, a strategic communications and content marketing agency that helps businesses share their stories and achieve their goals. From her early days as a lash and brow studio owner in New Zealand to her journalism career in Samoa, Elizabeth has built a wealth of experience in storytelling, media, and brand strategy. With a passion for empowering Pacific businesses and celebrating their resilience, she continues to craft meaningful connections through creative communication solutions. Elizabeth was interviewed as part of the SHE LEADS project by Pacific Trade Invest NZ, where innovative women in all areas of business throughout the Blue Pacific are invited to tell their inspirational stories on camera. Forty-four individual video interviews have been made in 2024, in Cook Islands New Caledonia, Samoa and Tonga. The videos will be rolled out weekly, online and world-wide via various social media platforms. #SHELEADS #PacificInvestment #PacificTradelnvestNZ #PacificCollaboration #PacificSuccess #StrongerTogether #PacificWomenInBusiness #Samoa #EmpoweringWomen

Get by with a little help from my friends… Pacific Santo Limited Vanuatu was one of the recipients of Pacific Trade Invest’s 2024 Freight Support Programme. Alex Adam, director of at Pacific Santo Kava comments: “PTI NZ has supported us through a grant to meet some of our air freight costs. We appreciate the support, as this contributes to getting our company more investment and development. “This is also contributing to our growth, because the money you have granted enabled us to spend the equivalent elsewhere in developing the company. For example, recently we have been hiring additional workers. And this year we are looking to build a new factory. “With the help from PTI NZ, we have been working on the New Zealand market, to expand our activity and increase our export there. We are now exporting more – having two additional clients in New Zealand since last time we spoke for the grant. “We would like to take the opportunity to thank you and your team once again for the support you gave us. https://lnkd.in/gZATmSxn https://lnkd.in/g2WmQKeB https://lnkd.in/gbCjtHWY #PacificTradeInvest #PacificCollaboration #BluePacific #PacificGrowth #PacificSuccess #FreightSupportProgramme #VanuatuKava #Pacificexports

Pacific Trade Invest delivers record-breaking results for Pacific Businesses in 2024 The Pacific Trade Invest (PTI) Network has reported record breaking end-of-year results for 2024, having facilitated over AUD$121 million in export deals and AUD$11.3 million in investment deals for businesses in the Pacific. These export figures represent a new record for the PTI Network. With offices in Auckland, Beijing, Geneva, and Sydney, and an organisation with similar services in Tokyo, PTI is tasked by the Pacific Islands Forum leaders to facilitate trade and investment deals between the Pacific Island Countries and Territories and the rest of the world. This is achieved through building local capacity and global connections, to support export-ready and investment-ready Pacific businesses to enter and thrive in foreign markets. In 2024, we provided services to over 1,100 business professionals across 16 Forum Island Countries, offering strategic resources, promotional opportunities, tangible support, commercial introductions, and more, resulting in record-breaking financial transactions. PIF Deputy Secretary General – Governance, Desna Solofa, says that last year’s final figures reflect PTI’s commitment to delivering sustainable economic development to the region and remaining responsive to changing markets. For the full story see here https://lnkd.in/g5QWfZyr The PTI Network’s past reports, research, and library of business resources are available at www.pacifictradeinvest.com #PacificTradeInvest #PacificCollaboration #BluePacific #PacificGrowth #PacificSuccess #Pacificexports

How do you shop for pineapples? PTI NZ is helping spread this survey on New Zealanders' habits and preferences in buying pineapples. The survey is being conducted by Pacific-based Innovative Business Consultants. The quick three-minute survey is open to all New Zealand residents to help the researchers understand how Kiwis shop for pineapples. CLICK HERE to take the survey! https://lnkd.in/gzYdTHY9 Your insights will support efforts to bring more high-quality pineapples to New Zealand. This is part of a comprehensive Feasibility Study on Fiji’s Pineapple Export Industry, the objective of which is to explore the development of a sustainable and sustaining commercial-scale fresh pineapple export industry in Fiji. Pacific Trade Invest is working with Samoa IBC (Innovative Business Consultants) on this. #PacificTradeInvest #PacificCollaboration #BluePacific #PacificGrowth #PacificSuccess #FijiPineapples #Pacificexports