The Auckland Mayor has called on the Fijian Business community to take advantage of what he calls are Fiji's competitive advantages.

John Banks, who was on hand to see off Air Pacific's inaugural flight from Auckland to Suva on Friday in New Zealand said he has enjoyed a great working relationship with the Fijian people and this is something that should be showcased more to other countries.

Banks added the Fijian hospitality is well known everywhere around the world, and thus makes doing business in Fiji more favourable.