Fiji’s trade and investment delegation is preparing to visit New Zealand from September 8th to 12th, 2025, as part of a strategic push to unlock new export markets, attract investments, and strengthen bilateral trade between the two countries.

The Fiji Business Forum 2025 will be held in Wellington and Auckland, with a focus on promoting trade and investment opportunities that benefit Fiji businesses and communities. The delegation will be led by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade, Co-operatives, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises and Communications, Hon. Manoa Kamikamica, and will include approximately 40-member delegation from different sectors such as agriculture, manufacturing, and services.  

The mission is a collaborative effort between the Ministry of Trade, Co-operatives, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises and Communications and Investment Fiji, alongside the Fiji Trade Commission Australia & New Zealand, the New Zealand Fiji Business Council (NZFBC), the Fiji New Zealand Business Council (FNZBC), and the Fiji High Commission in New Zealand. The Ministry of Trade, Co-operatives, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises and Communications and Investment Fiji also acknowledges the contributions of Pacific Trade Invest New Zealand, Grant Thornton, and New Zealand Trade and Enterprise, as well as the Fijian diaspora in New Zealand, whose support in hosting business meetings and engagements has been instrumental to the mission’s success.

Following a successful visit by a New Zealand trade delegation to Fiji earlier this year, this next step sees Fiji taking the lead to further strengthen the economic partnership between the two countries; not just to continue discussions, but to achieve results.

From boardrooms to networking forums, these Fiji businesses will meet potential buyers, investors, and trade partners. The aim is clear: to drive outcomes that lead to jobs, exports, and opportunities back home. The delegation’s visit to New Zealand shows that Fiji is ready to do business and is committed to reaching the $2 billion trade goal by 2030.

New Zealand is one of Fiji’s most important economic partners, not only as a long-standing source of tourists and remittances, but also as a key export market for Fijian-made and Fijian-grown goods. From kava to bottled water, seafood to garments, New Zealand consumers are increasingly seeking high-quality Pacific products.

As of March 2025, two-way trade between Fiji and New Zealand stood at $1.39 billion; a figure the Fijian government and private sector are actively working to grow.

Investment Fiji’s Chief Executive Officer, Kamal Chetty said the mission would reflect on the commitment of both countries to deepen their economic relationship and create opportunities that benefit communities and businesses on both sides.

“By bringing Fiji’s business community to Wellington and Auckland, we are opening doors to new collaborations that will contribute to the prosperity of our nations,” he said.

Engaging the Fijian diaspora in New Zealand remains a key priority, as their involvement is vital in advancing economic development. By building stronger partnerships with this community, Fiji aims to leverage their skills and resources to foster mutually beneficial growth for both countries.

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