• Bevin Severinsen - Mark One Apparel
• H.E. Adrian Simcock - NZ High Commissioner
• Barrie Sweetman - Munro Leys
• Warwick Downing - New Zealand Trade & Enterprise
• Lisa Apted - KPMG
• Cecil Browne - ANZ Bank
• Jo Tale - Air Pacific Limited
• Raman Dahia - Footwear Industries
• Frances Ligalevu - FTIB (Secretary)
• Elenoa Ravai - FTIB
  
  

• Lailun Khan - FTIB
• Digby Bossley - Bossley & Associates
• Watson Seeto - Air Pacific Limited
• Kevin Farrington - Air New Zealand
• Mike Walsh - Colonial Fiji
• John Pawelski - Westpac Banking Corporation
  
  

Chairman welcomed and thanked members present.

Minutes were confirmed by Warwick Downing and unanimously accepted by members

• Committee were informed that 23 members of the New Zealand Trade Delegation are confirmed to attend the Joint Conference; this brings the total number of delegates registered to 85;
  
• Advertisements: 2 advertisements were going to be published in the dailies, advertisements were kindly sponsored by the NZ Trade & Enterprise;
  
• Speakers: Chairman informed members that he had received some positive feedback from the speakers. Committee were informed of the following:
  
  1. Mr Hank Arts of Image Labels agreed to make a 10 minute presentation as a recipient of the NZAID Grant scheme;
  
  2. Lailun Khan has agreed to make a presentation on Foreign Investment in the country and the recent amendments to the Foreign Investment Act;
  
  3. Justin King has since agreed to be the Master of Ceremonies;

It was also agreed that the following members convey a vote of thanks and present speakers with a gift after each presentation:

• Barrie Sweetman to thank Hon. Tomasi Vuetilovoni - Minister for Commerce, Business Development & Investment
  
• Mike Walsh to be approached to thank Hon. Jim Sutton – New Zealand Minister for Trade Negotiations;
  
• Bevin Severinsen to thank Mr Mark Solomon – Ngai Tahu Trust;
  
• Cecil Browne to thank Mr Roger Poulton – Air New Zealand;
  
• Digby Bossley to be approached to thank Hon. Kaliopate Tavola -Minister for Foreign Affairs
  
• Lisa Apted to thank Mrs Lailun Khan – FTIB;
  
• Kevin Farrington to be approached to thank Mr Radike Qereqeretabua- Shangri la Fijian Resort;
  
• ANZ offered to provide writing pads to be included in the conference packs
  
• Joint conference program is as follows:
  
  Friday 23rd July, 2004
  5:30 - Check-in & Registration
  6:30pm - Opening Cocktail
  Welcome Address: Bevin Severinsen,
  Entertainment: Wairoa High School Cultural Group
  
  SATURDAY 24 JULY 2004
  8:00am - Registration
  9.00am - Mr Bevin Severinsen: President Fiji/NZ Business Council
  9.15am - Mr John Williams: President NZ/Fiji Business Council
  9:30am - Hon. Tomasi Vuetilovoni
  10.00am - Morning Tea
  10:30am - Hon. Jim Sutton:
  11:00am - Presentation from Mr Mark Solomon: Ngaitahu Trust, NZ
  12.00pm - Panel Discussion
  1pm – 2pm - Lunch
  2.00pm - Address by Roger Poulton (Air New Zealand)
  2.30pm - Hon. Kaliopate Tavola
  3.00pm - Afternoon Tea
  3:30pm - Address by FTIB Chief Executive, Mrs Lailun Khan:
  3.50pm - Hank Arts (Image Labels) to present on NZAID Grants Scheme
  4.05pm - Closing Remarks from Bevin Severinsen
  6:30pm - Pre dinner drinks
  7:30pm - Dinner
  After dinner Speaker: Mr Radiqe Qereqeretabua

• NZAID Grant Allocation – Committee were informed that funds have yet to be received, H.E Adrian Simcock mentioend he would look into this matter.
  

• There were no matters arising.
  

The meeting ended at 9.30am.

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