Fiji New Zealand Business Council

01/01/2025

🎄 FNZBC Spreads Festive Cheer! 🎄

We are delighted to announce that the Fiji NZ Business Council has made a generous donation of $2,500 to St Christopher's Home to ensure the children have a joyous Christmas and NY filled with wonderful presents! 🎁✨

In addition to this, we also donated books, "Rise of the Drua". 📚 This book celebrates the spirit and resilience of our community, and we hope it brings joy and inspiration to the young readers.

Thank you to everyone who supports our mission to make a positive impact in our community. Together, we can make a difference! 💙

17/11/2024

𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐢𝐞𝐬: 𝐅𝐢𝐣𝐢-𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐙𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐥 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐅𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡

The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade, Co-operatives, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, and Communications, Hon. Manoa Kamikamica DPM, addressed business leaders, Government officials, and stakeholders at the Fiji-New Zealand Business Council Networking Event held at Paradiso Restaurant in Suva on 7th November.

The event focused on exploring new business opportunities for Fiji in New Zealand, strengthening economic ties between the two nations.

The Deputy Prime Minister, in his keynote speech, emphasized the robust and long-standing relationship between Fiji and New Zealand, which spans over 53 years.

He highlighted the strategic importance of the Duavata Partnership, a bilateral agreement aimed at enhancing cooperation across various sectors.

"New Zealand remains one of Fiji’s most important economic partners, serving as a key source of foreign direct investment, a major export destination, and a significant source of tourism. As we work towards rebuilding and diversifying our economy, we see New Zealand as an essential partner in driving growth, innovation, and job creation," said DPM Kamikamica.

The Deputy Prime Minister also discussed the significant investment opportunities in Fiji, particularly in emerging industries such as telecommunications, green energy, agriculture, and manufacturing.

He underscored the Fiji Government’s commitment to creating a conducive business environment through tax incentives, streamlined regulations, and policies aimed at facilitating foreign investment.

"Fiji is a hub for the Pacific region, and we are working to position ourselves as the investment destination of choice. We are prioritizing economic diversification, digitization of government services, and building a resilient digital economy, all of which create a solid foundation for partnerships with New Zealand businesses,” added the Deputy Prime Minister.

The Fiji-New Zealand Business Council event served as an important platform for business leaders to exchange ideas, explore new opportunities, and build relationships that will shape the future of Fiji-New Zealand economic ties.

31/10/2024

18/10/2024

13/10/2024

🌟 FNZBC Fiji Day Event 2024: A Memorable Evening of Networking & Giving Back! 🌟

On 3rd October 2024, the Fiji-New Zealand Business Council hosted a wonderful Fiji Day cocktail event at the Fiji Museum in Suva.

The event was well-attended by our members, marking another successful networking gathering for the Council.

A big vinaka vakalevu to Tappoos for generously donating a selection of NZ wine and beer, making the evening even more special. 🥂🍻

Our distinguished guest speakers included:
- Brian Thorburn, CEO of Fiji Drua Rugby, who shared insights from his new book titled *‘Rise of the Drua’* 📖🏉
- Representative of Blue Light Fiji, an incredible organization doing amazing work in the community
- Our esteemed Patron, Ratu Epeli Nailatikau

We are also proud to announce that the Council donated $5,000 to Blue Light Fiji as part of our CSR initiative to support youth development and community programs. 💙

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended and made the night unforgettable.

Let’s continue to strengthen our partnerships and make a positive impact together!

09/06/2024

For the first time in Fiji - Two Prime Ministers; Hon. Sitiveni Rabuka delivering the Welcoming Address and Rt Hon. Christopher Luxon delivering the Keynote Address at the Fiji New Zealand / New Zealand Fiji Business Councils 2024 Joint Conference at Sofitel Resort, Denarau Nadi.

05/06/2024

We are excited to welcome Rt Hon Christopher Luxon on his first official visit to Fiji this week.

Christopher Luxon is the 42nd Prime Minister of New Zealand.
He is also the Minister for National Security and Intelligence and the Minister Responsible for Ministerial Services.
He entered Parliament at the 2020 election as the MP for Botany and was elected Leader of the National Party in November 2021.

Prior to entering Parliament, Christopher was Chief Executive Officer of Air New Zealand from 2013 to 2019. Prior to joining Air New Zealand, Christopher spent 18 years working at multinational consumer products company Unilever, in New Zealand, Australia, the UK, USA and Canada.

Christopher has a Master of Commerce in Business Administration from the University of Canterbury.

He is married to Amanda – who will also be visiting Fiji this week alongside the Prime Minister – and they have two adult children.

05/06/2024

Neptune Pacific Direct Line are proud sponsors of the Fiji New Zealand and New Zealand Fiji Business Councils 2024 joint conference because of the way it connects business from both great nations.

NPDL’s Communications and Marketing Manager David Wyatt will be speaking at the conference on the role shipping plays in the resilience of both economies

02/06/2024

NEW ZEALAND PRIME MINISTER’S VISIT TO FIJI SIGNALS STRONGER COLLABORATION

New Zealand’s Prime Minister Rt Hon. Christopher Luxon will be on his first official visit to Fiji next week from Wednesday 5th to Friday 7th June 2024.

Prime Minister Luxon’s visit to Fiji symbolises our revitalised and comprehensive partnership with focus on advancing trade and economic cooperation.

While in Fiji, PM Luxon will meet with His Excellency the President, Ratu Wiliame Katonivere, along with a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs Hon. Sitiveni Rabuka.

Both the Prime Ministers will discuss prospects to further strengthen cooperation between our two nations on bilateral, regional, and multilateral priorities with emphasis on economic sustainability and growth, climate change, labour mobility, health and education, defence and security, people to people links, regional peace and prosperity, amongst key issues of importance to our nations.

It will be an opportunity to reflect and refresh the ongoing cooperation underpinned in the Duavata Partnership Agreement.

The Prime Ministers will also attend the Joint New Zealand-Fiji and Fiji-New Zealand Business Council Conference, a platform to boost economy, trade and investment opportunities.

Speaking on the significance of his visit to Fiji, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said, “Fiji is a critical partner for New Zealand, as we navigate the increasingly choppy geostrategic waters ahead.

“The partnership between our two countries is broader than most New Zealanders are aware of, from our close security cooperation to our business links, and – of course – our shared love of rugby.”

The Fiji leg of the trip will have a significant trade and economic focus.

“Fiji is our biggest trading partner amongst Pacific islands countries and there is plenty of scope to leverage even more economic opportunities for Kiwi and Fijian businesses,” Mr Luxon says.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s highly anticipated visit to Niue and Fiji next week reaffirms New Zealand’s unwavering commitment and support for the Pacific family and our priorities for regional security, peace and prosperity.

02/06/2024

The President of the Fiji NZ Business Council, James Trusler, and Executive Council member-Treasurer Cama Raimuria officially met with the NZ Fijian Business Council President, Chandar Sen and delegates at Novotel, Lami on Sunday 2 June 2024.

President Chandar Sen is leading a New Zealand business trade delegation on a week-long trade mission starting on June 3, 2024.

The mission will conclude on Friday, June 7, 2024, with a Joint Business Conference, where the Prime Ministers of both countries will be guests to open the conference.

01/06/2024

'ICT enables economic growth...'

01/06/2024

Build Up to Fri 7 June 2024 conference.

08/05/2024

Fiji New Zealand and New Zealand Fiji Business Councils' 2024 Joint Conference.

“Elevating Economic Resilience through our Duavata Partnership”

Sofitel Fiji Resort and Spa, Denarau Island, Nadi. Fiji

6th and 7th June 2024.

Registrations are now open!
Email: [email protected]

15/03/2024

The Fiji New Zealand Business Council’s 2024 AGM was held on 6th March.

Two way trade between newzealand and fiji has not risen to NZD$1.36 billion in the year to December 2023. The FNZBC has also risen to become fiji’s largest business council with over 145 members.

Last night the outgoing President Renu Chand concluded her term of service after two consecutive terms. Renu has been a great leader steering the Council for the past couple of years with enthusiasm, commitment and compassion.

Renu acknowledged the support from New High Commissioner to Fiji -HE Charlotte Darlow

Congratulations, to incoming President James Trusler and the rest of the committee, including two new members in Sarah Chung and Kaushal Tappoo.

The new 2024 Executive :
President:. James Trusler
Immediate Past President : Renu Chand
Immediate Past President : Vinay Narsey
Vice President : Namrata Singh
Vice President : Kamal Reddy
Treasurer: Cama Raimuria

Ilyaz Koya Radhika Wilson Dave Dewar

28/10/2023

The FNZBC held a successful cocktail On Friday 20 October 2023.

Theme 'Pacific Unity : Scrumming for Sucesss'.
'Pacific Unity' emphasises the connections and shared values between Fiji and NZ as a Pacific nation, highlighting collaboration in business and sports.

Cheering for NZ All Blacks team this weekend - Final?

James Trusler Cama Raimuria

08/10/2023

James Trusler Iliya Koya Cama Raimuria