Fiji New Zealand Business Council

28/06/2026

James Trusler

24/06/2026

Vinaka Vakalevu & Ngā Mihi Nui to Neptune Pacific! 🇫🇯🇳🇿

A sincere thank you to our esteemed Platinum Sponsor, Neptune Pacific, for their exceptional support of the recent Joint Fiji New Zealand Business Council and New Zealand Fiji Business Council Conference held in Nadi on 18–19 June 2026.

Your partnership and commitment played a pivotal role in the success of this landmark event, bringing together business leaders, industry experts, and stakeholders from across Fiji and New Zealand to foster meaningful dialogue, strengthen commercial relationships, and explore new opportunities for collaboration.

We extend our heartfelt appreciation to all our members, delegates, sponsors, and partners whose participation contributed to a highly successful conference.

Thank you, Neptune Pacific, for helping us build stronger connections across the Pacific and supporting the continued growth of the Fiji–New Zealand business relationship. We look forward to continuing this journey together.

24/06/2026

Vinaka Vakalevu & Ngā Mihi Nui to Vodafone Fiji! 🇫🇯🇳🇿
A massive thank you to our incredible Gold Sponsor, Vodafone Fiji, for their outstanding support at the recent Fiji New Zealand Business Council Forum.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all our members, delegates and partners. Your collaboration continues to strengthen the economic and cultural bonds between Fiji and New Zealand.

Thank you, Vodafone Fiji, for helping us connect, collaborate, and celebrate another successful forum. Here’s to continuing our journey together

20/06/2026

16/04/2026

Today, the Fiji New Zealand Business Council Executive, led by President James Trusler , paid their respects to our former Patron, His Excellency Ratu Epeli Nailatikau, as he lay in state.

He will be deeply and dearly missed.

Message from the President:

The Fiji New Zealand Business Council was deeply saddened by the passing of our Patron, Ratu Epeli Nailatikau.

Ratu Epeli was a strong and steadfast supporter of our Council and a passionate advocate for promoting trade and enduring friendships between Fiji and New Zealand.

He was always among the first to confirm his attendance at our members’ networking events and never failed to bring warmth and humour with his presence.

The entire Fiji New Zealand Business Council family will miss him greatly.

Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones during this difficult time.

We will honour our Patron’s legacy by continuing the work of the Council with our members, businesses, and communities.

May he rest in peace.

Ni moce toka mada Ratu.

Ilyaz Koya
Cama Raimuria
Namz N Mandz
Tia Punja
Anare Manulevu
Fiji New Zealand Business Council
New Zealand High Commission, Suva, Fiji

09/03/2026

FNZBC Holds Its 35th Annual General Meeting
Thursday, 5 March 2026 | NZ High Commissioner’s Residence

Bula vinaka & Kia ora,

The Fiji New Zealand Business Council successfully held its 35th Annual General Meeting last Thursday at the New Zealand High Commissioner’s Residence in Suva.

We were honoured to be joined by our Patron Ratu Epeli Nailatikau, FNZBC Past Presidents, Life Members, and representatives from the New Zealand High Commission.

A special welcome was extended to New Zealand’s new High Commissioner, H.E. Greg Andrews, who attended his first FNZBC AGM.

The AGM reflected on a strong and productive 2025 year, with trade between Fiji and New Zealand reaching NZD $1.4 billion as of September 2025, and FNZBC membership growing , reaffirming our position as Fiji’s largest Business Council.

We also acknowledged the impactful work of our partners, recognised the continued support of our sponsors, and reflected on the many successful events delivered throughout the year—including networking functions, trade and immigration updates, leadership programmes, and farewell events for outgoing New Zealand officials.

A heartfelt vinaka vakalevu to all members for your continued support and engagement. We look forward to another year of strengthening collaboration, building connections, and progressing toward the $2B bilateral trade goal by 2030.

FNZBC – Connecting People, Strengthening Partnerships, Growing Trade.🇫🇯🤝🇳🇿

07/02/2026

17/12/2025

"Last Thursday, we bid farewell to High Commissioner HE Charlotte Darlow at our Christmas cocktail event at Holiday Inn!

We celebrated her incredible contributions to Fiji-NZ relations, including championing our 2 billion trade target, strengthening Duavata partnerships, supporting Fiji's health sector, and advocating for the arts & cultural sector. Thanks for her dedication, HE Darlow!

James Trusler
Anare Manulevu
Cama Raimuria
Ilyaz Koya
Tia Punja

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05/09/2025

Last night, Thursday 4 September 2025 the Fiji New Zealand Business Council (FNZBC) hosted a cocktail reception at the Royal Suva Yacht Club’s Bure Bar to warmly welcome our new Trade Commissioner, Cath Cooksley-Little, and bid a fond farewell to Alex Shahryar-Davies- Deputy NZ High Commissioner.

It was a wonderful evening of connection, reflection, and looking ahead to the exciting opportunities that lie ahead in strengthening Fiji–New Zealand business relations.
𝑭𝒐𝒍𝒍𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒓𝒔.
New Zealand High Commission, Suva, Fiji