Pacific Trade Invest New Zealand (PTI NZ) has released a comprehensive report, Transforming Waste into Vale – Investment Opportunities and Strategic Approaches in the Pacific Island Countries Waster Management Sector.

The extensive scope of the report is covered in its explanatory subtitle. The 70-page detailed document was produced for PTI NZ by Jeffrey Lamb and Pablo Lopez Legaretta of Siem Inc. Lamb (who is based in Texas, USA) and Legaretta (Samoa) conducted the research, analysis and completed the writing of the report.

Please contact PTI NZ’s Investment Facilitation manager Rohan Parekh  for more information. rohan.parekh@pacifictradeinvest.com 

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.

Pacific Trade Invest NZ has commissioned and had completed a report on the important issue of Gender Lens Investing in Pacific Island Countries. The report has been compiled by KVA consult in Apia, Samoa, and is available as a PDF, or directly from Rohan Parekh, Investment Facilitation manager at PTI NZ rohan.parekh@pacifictradeinvest.com

The report is intended for an audience of progressive international investors who may be looking to invest in any business in any sectors anywhere in the Blue Pacific Continent.

The research leading to the document is wide-reaching and covers important subject areas such as Current Gender Dynamics in the Blue Pacific; Opportunities and Challenges for Gender lens Investments; questioning What can Investors Do? and Integration of Gender Lens Analysis into Investment Decision-Making Progress.

SHE LEADS is an inspirational multimedia story-telling project,  where we have made video interviews of women leaders in the Blue Pacific.

In 2024, 44 video interviews were filmed and finished as four-minute Youtube videos, shorter TikTok and Instagram reels, and feature-length stories. The women filmed were gifted their own videos, to use in their own publicity. SHE LEADS film shoots were in Nouvelle-Calédonie, Cook Islands,Tonga and Samoa. 

SHE LEADS  draws on the 2050 Strategy for the Blue Pacific Continent and is designed to celebrate women as business leaders; to amplify their stories, their endurance; their voices and their social, cultural and economic footprint. SHE LEADS  serves as an inspiration for women everywhere, and contributes positively to the UN Sustainable Development Goals

SHE LEADS film shoots in Grande Terre and L'Île-des-Pins in Nouvelle-Calédonie in March 2024. 

Christiane Waneissi, fashion designer, owner Chateaubriand brand, leader Kanak Women's Enterpreneurs’ Association

Megane Savary, Atoflow self-guided cultural tourism app

Audrey Dang, Photographer

Raphaëlle Danis, CEO Optifluids,shipwrecks and pollution researcher

Danièle Selefen, Lifou Honey 

Chérifa Linossier, Lobbyist and leader for women's rights

Sarah Hébert, Film-maker, journalist, professional sailor and environmental campaigner

Mimsy Daly, Furniture retailer, chair chamber of commerce

Laura Lagourgue & Lydiane Mattio, Seaweed researchers, aquaculture applications start-up company

Betty Levanqué, hospitality and cleaning, and low-cost café 

Brigitte Kouathe, Sewing dresses; laundry business

Barbara Vlaeminck, CEO Socometals engineering company, shipyard and slip

The PTI NZ SHE LEADS film crew went to Rarotonga in the Cook Islands in May 2024, to produce 11 interviews.

Joyana Finch, Mechatronics engineer, children’s books author, entrepreneur

Tessa Vaetoru, Ministry of Finance and Economic Management

Louisa Castledine, Co-Owner Ocean Toa Tours

Liana Scott, General manager, Muri Beach Club and Resort

Anne Tierny, Muri Environmental Group

Ellena Tavioni, CEO owner and founder TAV Design fashion 

Alanna Smith, Director of Te Ipukarea Society

Jane Archer, CEO Ariki Adventures and wedding celebrant

Claire Wilson, Co-owner Kia Orana Collective, marketing and communications

Davina Hosking-Ashford, CEO Rarotonga Business Hub, business mentor

Chef Rangi Mitaera-Johnson

Filmed in Tongatapu in the Kingdom of Tonga in June 2024. 

Ana Tupou Pānuve, CEO Bunny’s Backyard garden centre, Children’s planting programme

Haitelenisia (Sia) Afemui ‘Uhila, founder of Grace Consultancy and the voice behind the extra-ordinarily successful Facebook community Ordinary Tongan Lives.

Tuna Likiliki, CFO Tōfā Ramsay Shipping

Kate Vallabh, Manager Cowley Bakery, Tonga’s biggest bakery company

'Elisiva Vailea, Owner Siva’s Dream Café, and fire dancer

Henilietta Suliana and Finau Afeaki, Suliana’s Dance Academy Dance co-owners 

Kilistina Fehoko, Artist Fehoko Art Studio

Melesisi Vilingia, Owner and founder of Lotopoha Trading, Tonga’s biggest root crops exporter

'Eiko 'Ahokava, Fashion Designer owner of EikoSan fashion brand

Liz Sullivan, Owner of Waterfront Restaurant & Lodge, Founder of    Billfish Bar & Restaurant & Davina House

Katrina Ma'u Fatiaki, Leadership   trainer and consultant. Business mentor.

 At Upolu in Samoa in July 2024, 10 interviews.

Luna-Rossa Lomitusi Ape, Electrical engineer, CEO of Pollinate Samoa beehives rescue business

Sylvie Salanoa, founder Mailelani Samoa skincare products

Lisha Sablan, CEO designer and co-owner Janets Fashion and  Jewellery  boutiques

Agnes Kerslake, CEO SkyEye e-commerce platform

Elizabeth Ah-Hi, Owner and founder Fine Mat Creative Agency

Lagi Felise, Nissi Samoa Designs clothing

Fuimona Sarona Ponifasio, Lawyer, cattle rancher, head of Samoan Women’s Association of Growers

Rosie Vaai, Owner Island Grill Restaurant and Beachfront Resort, Savai’I Island

Filoi Eneliko, Samoan international rugby player, Assistant Coach for Brumbies franchise, Australia

Fiaailetoa Charlotte Brunt, Co-owner and manager, Orator Hotel.