PITIA Seeking Tuna Industry Coop With New Zealand ff

Source: Voxy

Industry leaders from across the Pacific and New Zealand are set to come together in mid-November for a one-day fisheries forum to discuss partnership opportunities for the future.

The Forum, titled “Pacific New Zealand Fisheries Forum: Hand in Hand, Investing Beyond Our Shores” is being presented by the Pacific Cooperation Foundation in association with the Pacific Islands’ Tuna Industry Association (PITIA), and held at Auckland’s Mercure Hotel on Wednesday November 14.

Representatives from the 14 Pacific Islands’ Forum member countries will be at the conference, Ahoping to develop business networks with companies that work within New Zealand’s fishing industry.

“The Pacific New Zealand Fisheries Forum aims to strengthen links between New Zealand and the Pacific,” says PCF CEO Meg Poutasi. “Throughout the day we’ll be identifying where they can work together to develop new opportunities, with a particular focus on markets in Asia.”

The program will include a number of industry leader panels covering topics such as future challenges for the sector, potential product and partnership opportunities, gaining access to quality trained people and funding. Opportunities for the Pacific and New Zealand working together to develop new markets in Asia will also be discussed.

“The Fisheries Forum will be ideal for key decision-makers working with the fisheries industry, both in New Zealand and abroad,” says Meg. “Anyone with an interest in fisheries development and investment will also gain a new perspective, so I would strongly encourage them to attend.”