Guiding tourism in the Pacific Islands
Tourism to the Pacific Islands stopped dead in the water during the pandemic. With visitors now returning, AUT is helping destinations make better decisions on building back. The University’s New Zealand Tourism
Banking and Enterprise Backup
Internet connectivity has become a core system for the world’s financial institutions. From international transfers and business banking to ATM withdrawals and Point-Of-Sale systems, a good quality internet connection
Pacific’s largest literacy and numeracy assessment identifies room for further improvement
It has been a busy cycle for those involved in the 2021 Pacific Islands Literacy and Numeracy Assessment (PILNA) administration work. In spite of the drastic impacts brought forward by the COVID-19 pandemic and adverse
MOU GIVES SPBD MORE REASON TO BLOOM
The signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between South Pacific Business Development (SPBD), the Women Entrepreneurs Business Council (WEBC) and the Financial Management Counsellors Alliance (FMCAF) is a meeting of
‘PacTow Expands its Tug Fleet Again!’
Tavurvur (originally ‘Nimble’), shares many similarities to Koranga, another ASD tug PacTow purchased in the first half of 2022 for permanent deployment in Lae. Tavurvur is in class with Lloyd’s Register, 30
Fiji Ports Corporation Limited: The Smart Green Gateway to Trade in the Pacific Region
Fiji Ports Corporation Pte Limited (FPCL) is a Port Management Company of Fiji. FPCL plays a regulatory role in maintaining standards relating to the main ports of entry into Fiji – Ports of Suva and Lautoka, and Port
The power of Lisa
The first 15 years of Lisa Tai’s career have the makings of a blockbuster movie. As a leader within Deloitte’s forensic team she has helped uncover dubious criminal activities, tackle fraud, and fight white-collar
SPBD builds teams, connections and understanding
Hola! After two long years, SPBD Team held its annual team building event, this time at the beautiful Daku Resort in Savusavu from 19-21 August. As SPBD has eight branches all over Fiji – Suva, Sigatoka, Lautoka,
Social Protection: A Precondition to Inclusion
Throughout the crisis of COVID-19 and recent climate events and natural disasters, social protection schemes, in particular allowances and cash transfers, have been vital in supporting some of our region’s most
Fiji Blooms: New Growth
“My eyes were opened and I now realise that there are different methods I can use to keep my business sustainable.” These were the words of Milika Baikeirewa, one of the pioneer members of the Fiji Bloom Club, which
Driving Change for Diversity In Golf
Tagging along with her sports-mad parents was the ultimate training ground for world champion golfer, Member of New Zealand Order of Merit and AUT alumna Phillis Meti. With a childhood spent on netball courts, football
