Pacific Business Trust

The Pacific Business Trust was established in 1985 as a charitable trust to increase business ownership and economic participation among Pacific peoples in New Zealand. Today the Trust is a busy, diverse and dynamic organisation offering business support and advice for small businesses. We also encourage young people to see business as a career option and promote links between arts and business.

MISSION
The mission of the Pacific Business Trust is to 'Assist New Zealanders of Pacific descent to start, develop and sustain successful businesses'. This mission statement reflects the Trust's leadership role as a development organisation to fulfil the business aspirations of the Pacific community, and also contribute to the overall economic success of New Zealand.

FUNCTION
The Pacific Business Trust ensures New Zealanders of Pacific descent who are either starting a business or expanding an existing one, do so with the best possible support and financial advice available. This support covers a wide range of business services, such as mentoring, loans, financial management and advice. The Trust runs seminars and workshops to assist in planning the next business step a company can embark on.

Every second year "Business Awards" are held to acknowledge success and excellence of Pacific Business Leaders in New Zealand. The Trust also publishes a monthly newsletter called "Business Pasifika" and runs monthly business club meetings.