Tagata Pasifika

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Tagata Pasifika

The Pacific voice on
New Zealand television
since 1987

Tagata Pasifika

The Pacific voice on
New Zealand television
since 1987

Finalists announced for the 2022 Pacific Business Awards

2020 Pacific Social Enterprose Award Winner. Le Va. Photo: Pacific Business Trust

The Pacific Business Trust has announced 39 finalists in the Pacific Business Awards.

Interim CEO Tracey Smith says, “The quality of the businesses that entered was outstanding. The stories of our entrants are inspiring, many having overcome the challenges of Covid to grow their business as well as supporting the Pacific community with employment and service.”

Over 550 people are expected to attend the prestigious Awards Gala Dinner and Ceremony where winners will be announced at the Due Drop Events Centre in Manukau on Friday 11 November.

The Pacific Business Awards finalists for each award category are:

Tautua Alofa Pasifika Award for Pacific Social Enterprise
• GirlBoss NZ
• Moana Connect
• Pacific Kids’ Learning Ltd
• Pasifika Medical Association
• Zenith Fitness and Snapback Gym

Mataka Vou Award for Pacific Business Enterprise
• Deep Dive Division
• ECG
• Moana Connect
• Pacific Homecare
• WE MANA: WE ACCOUNTING

Fetu’u Fo’ou Award for Young Pacific Entrepreneur
• Fayora Candles – Faye Mateni
• Forknhoe Landscape Design – Kyle and Natalya Mackenzie
• GirlBoss NZ – Alexia Hilbertidou
• Ready to Eat Graze Limited – Therese Tuitavake

Kanumea Afine Loto Toa Award for Pacific Woman in Business
• Amplifyou Limited – Marina Taylor
• Impact Hub Waikato Ltd – Nanise Ginnen
• Mila’s Books – Dahlia Malaeulu
• Nora Swann Ltd – Nora Swann
• Pacific Medical Assist – Estelle Kruse-Stowers

Galu Fou Award for Pacific Innovation
• Hoffcon
• LifeStone Ltd
• MMG Communications Limited T/A Woi Satellite Internet
• Moda Interiors
• Pacific Homecare

Langa Fonua Award for Pacific Excellence in Construction and Trades
• Fair & Square Building Service Ltd
• Independent Traffic Control
• Moda Interiors
• TROW Group
• Vakalahi Construction Ltd

Tū Rangatira Kama’atu Award for Pacific Business Entrepreneur
• Coversure Financial Services Limited – Jason Venu
• Deep Dive Division – Tua and Courtney Karalus
• Hoffcon – David Hoffman
• Lucy Tupu Studio – Lucy Tupu
• Trust & Loyalty Security – Orion Tiatia

Arataki Award for Leadership in the Pacific Community
• Amplifyou Limited
• Harcourts Charlton
• Pasifika Medical Association
• TROW Group
• WE MANA: WE ACCOUNTING

Recipients of the Moana Creative Enterprise Award and Pacific Legacy Award will be
announced on the night of the awards.

Tickets to attend the Awards Gala Dinner can be purchased now at Eventfinda.

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