Who We Are
The Pacific Business Trust (PBT) is the Pacific economic development agency of Aotearoa New Zealand. We are in the business of empowering Pacific-owned businesses to maximise Pacific economic performance.
We support more than 2,000 active Pacific-owned businesses
Free and confidential programmes to empower and accelerate Pacific-owned businesses
We engage and partner with organisations and businesses to build Pacific capability and resilience
What We Deliver
Business Health Check
To ensure you get access to the right advice, we start with a free business health check.
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Attend Workshops
Grow your business by learning at our specialist business workshops and events.
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Access the Online Community
Our online community provides you with everything you need to grow your business.
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Customised Support
Pacific businesses can get targeted support from our specialised business advisors. Speak to our team today.
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Procurement Support Services
Improve your tendering and contracting capability with our range of support services, workshops and events.
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Hatch Pacific
Entrenched in Pasifika cultural values, HATCH Pacific helps young entrepreneurs feel empowered on their entrepreneurial journey.
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Public Expression of Interest
PBT invites expressions of interest from eligible Pacific organisations that can provide culturally responsive, practical and outcomes-focussed capability support to Pacific entrepreneurs and early-stage businesses.
Pacific Business Capability Network
The priority regions for this EOI are Auckland, Waikato, Wellington and Christchurch/Canterbury. PBT intends to appoint a Network of providers across these priority regions and may use Network providers elsewhere in Aotearoa New Zealand where required.
The Expressions of interest close on Tuesday 15 September (5pm)
Sep 1, 2026 - Sep 15, 2026 | 5:00 AM - 5:00 AM