Manaaki New Zealand Vocational Short Term Training Scholarships

Overview: The Vocational Short-Term Training Scholarships (VSTTS) provide opportunities for individuals from eligible Pacific countries and Timor-Leste to undertake practical skills training or work experience in New Zealand or, with approval, in their home country. The program supports short-term training of one week to 12 months in areas such as trade skills, technical training, and […]

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Fuel Crisis: Business Link Pacific Survey

Pacific businesses are already feeling the strain of the fuel crisis. Global oil and shipping disruptions linked to the Iran conflict have pushed up costs, and across the Pacific, fuel-dependent economies are facing rising pressure on transport, operations, and supply chains. If you own or run a business in the Pacific Islands, we invite you […]

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Pacific Islands Export Survey 2026

Dear Chambers, I hope you are all doing well. I am writing to kindly ask for your support in sharing the Pacific Islands Export Survey 2026, conducted by Pacific Trade Invest Australia (PTI) with your member businesses. This survey is the region’s only longitudinal study of Pacific based exporter sentiment and provides an important opportunity for businesses, including tourism operators, […]

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