Moana Pasifika historic game tonight and how to support ‘Ofa Atu Tonga’

This week is a big week for Moana Pasifika. International powerhouse and Wallaby Test centurion Sekope Kepu will captain Moana Pasifika, who have now been named for their debut season in Super Rugby Pacific.  Kepu’s  duties get underway tonight at the historic pre-season game against the Gallagher Chiefs.

The match has been dedicated to Tonga. Savae Sir Michael Jones says, “For Moana Pasifika this game has special meaning. Not only is it our first hit-out at our home base Mt Smart Stadium, but it will also be about supporting the Tongan community in these really difficult times.”

If you’d like to get in behind the team and support ‘Ofa Atu Tonga – To Tonga, With Love’ fundraiser, head along to the Moana Pasifika’s website where you can make a donation and go in the draw to win a special Heritage Jersey signed by the team. Or simply text ‘Tonga’ to 2446 to donate $3 with the charge going through your mobile phone provider.

To watch all the action live at Mt Smart Stadium tune-in tonight, Friday 4 Feb, to Sky Sport Now channel 51 or watch on Prime, build up starts 6.30 pm with kick-off at 7.00 pm.

Commentary in Lea FakaTonga (Tongan Language) is also available using the yellow button on your Sky thanks to partnership with PMN and Sky.

Go Moana Pasifika team!

Workshop Calendar

There’s still spaces available for our workshops which are now all being held online. Head along to our Events page for all the dates. Here are the first ones up in this month:

Procurement Tendering and Pricing (Auckland)

Thursday, 10 Feb 

(4:00pm – 7:00pm)  

Environmental and Sustainability (Auckland)

Thursday, 17 Feb 

(4:00pm – 7:00pm)

Employment Rights and Obligations (Auckland)

Thursday, 24 Feb 

(4:00pm – 5:30pm)

Procurement Readiness for Construction Business (Christchurch)

Thursday, 24 Feb 

(4:00pm – 7:00pm)

Food Business – Kitchen Project 

Are you a food business with a product that’s ready to sell? Or an owner with an idea or concept/offering that needs help to grow?

The Kitchen Project is currently recruiting for the next round of local entrepreneurs based in South Auckland to join them at the Manukau Vodafone Events Centre.

The Kitchen Project is a programme that supports local food entrepreneurs to become good food businesses. The programme covers all the business basics, food registration requirements (including Food Control Plan), as well as ‘good food’ topics such as wellbeing, healthy food and environmental sustainability. This is a 6-week programme schedule (classes 3 times a week) and then a full year of monthly mentoring. Register Here.

For more information on costs and how it works, visit the Kitchen Project website here

Activate Tamaki Makaurau Business Finance Workshop

If you are a Pacific business based in Auckland looking to understand the basic concepts of finance, raising capital and investing then this is the workshop for you. Even though finance can feel a little intimidating at times, our facilitators are here to help and guide you.

You’ll learn:  

Basic concepts of finance

• Inflation

• Time value of money

• Interest Rates

• The cycle of money

• Compounding

• Diversification

How to manage my finances?

• Practical Tips & Tricks

• Understanding Cashflow

• Preparing for tax payments

• How to improve cashflow

Book Your Spot NOW

Pacific Business Trust

Our staff are now working remotely, however are available to assist our Pacific businesses with any support and advice that is needed during these difficult times. To contact us please call 0800 287 7526 or email info@pacificbusiness.co.nz.