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Pacific Periscope - Trade & Investment From The Pacific

Pacific Periscope - A fortnightly update of trade and investment from the Pacific Islands region.

Gift show success endorses PTI's Path to Market initiative

“We believe assisting our Path to Market graduates become export ready is valuable to the companies and paying dividends in terms of confirmed sales at these shows,” says PTI NZ Trade & Investment Commissioner Michael Greenslade.
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Cook Islands Kora Pearls big hit at gift fair

Nancy and Kora of Kora Pearls came to Auckland’s Gift and Homeware Fair not really knowing what to expect. By Day Three, it was obvious by their big smiles that Kora and Nancy had achieved their goal – and more. Not only had they made sales, they secured some good contacts and potential ongoing leads.
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Essence of Fiji adds a personal touch at Gift Fair

Essence of Fiji gave free hand massages to passers-by at the three-day Auckland’s Spring Gift and Homeware Fair. “They loved it,” Essence of Fiji Auckland Distributor Leona Peterkova said. It was that personal touch that attracted more people into the stand.
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Cook Islands intern finds inspiration and opportunity

This year, Pacific Trade Invest (PTI) New Zealand partnered with the Business Trade & Investment Board (BTIB) from the Cook Islands to deliver an internship programme in New Zealand with the aim of developing a better understanding for the New Zealand market for exports from the Cook Islands.
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Tavulomo coconut oil products starting to roll!

Chris Wyllie and Rusila Vere of Tavulomo Coconut Processing Ltd (Fiji) showcased coconut jerky and coconut oil products in their first hit out at the Auckland Food Show from 27-30 July 2017. As the only Pacific Island company offering coconut jerky alongside its well-established coconut oil and coconut soap Tavulomo grabbed some attention.
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Unique opportunity for Pacific Island businesses

The Australian Government recently launched the Frontier Innovators programme at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade’s innovationXchange in Canberra. The programme is looking for innovative businesses that are making an impact in the Asia-Pacific region.
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Gordon Campbell: On The US Opposition To Mortgage Interest Deductibility For Landlords


Should landlords be able to deduct the interest on the loans they take out to bankroll their property speculation? The US Senate Budget Committee and Bloomberg News don't think this is a good idea, for reasons set out below. Regardless, our coalition government has been burning through a ton of political capital by giving landlords a huge $2.9 billion tax break via interest deductibility, while still preaching the need for austerity to the disabled, and to everyone else...
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Government: Concerns Conveyed To China Over Cyber Activity
Foreign Minister Winston Peters has confirmed New Zealand’s concerns about cyber activity have been conveyed directly to the Chinese Government. “The Prime Minister and Minister Collins have expressed concerns today about malicious cyber activity... More

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Government: GDP Decline Reinforces Government’s Fiscal Plan

Declining GDP for the December quarter reinforces the importance of restoring fiscal discipline to public spending and driving more economic growth, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says... More

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Government: Humanitarian Support For Gaza & West Bank

Winston Peters has announced NZ is providing a further $5M to respond to the extreme humanitarian need in Gaza and the West Bank. “The impact of the Israel-Hamas conflict on civilians is absolutely appalling," he said... More


Government: New High Court Judge Appointed

Judith Collins has announced the appointment of Wellington Barrister Jason Scott McHerron as a High Court Judge. Justice McHerron graduated from the University of Otago with a BA in English Literature in 1994 and an LLB in 1996... More

 
 
 
 
 
 

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