59 articles tagged "nz"
ANZ is urging customers to be wary online as a new scam aiming to trick people into handing over their details is circulating on social media. ANZ Regional Executive Pacific, Sarah Stubbings says just one example i
Rugby Australia has approached New Zealand Rugby about fielding an ANZAC XV against the British and Irish Lions in 2025. Foxsports.com.au confirms that Rugby Australia has floated the idea with their trans-Tasman
A group of 35 ANZ volunteers spent 300 hours over three days planting coral and mangroves and cleaning up the island in Namuka. ANZ Fiji Country Head, Rabih Yazbek says it was a fantastic day for them connecting w
ANZ Pacific Economist Dr Kishti Sen says the Government should not be running the economy like a Department of Finance with a single-minded focus on small deficits or even an aim to get a surplus because if you do that,
The Women In Business Awards has received a boost through a $20,000 sponsorship from ANZ for the annual event. The awards was launched in 2003 honouring Fiji’s outstanding women and recognising those who have dem
ANZ Pacific Economist Dr Kishti Sen says Fiji's economy is tracking well as they expected, and they are forecasting that the GDP level will be the same as 2019 by the end of this year or early next year. Dr Sen say
Farmers can now expect to get improved access to seeds and planting materials that will maintain and hopefully increase their yields despite the impacts of climate change as the New Zealand Government has provided $10 m
Building on 143,399 arrivals so far this year, we believe Fiji can register its best peak season performance in terms of visitor arrivals and tourism export receipts on the back of a record number of Australians holiday
Fijian seasonal workers have greatly benefitted from ANZ’s MoneyMinded financial inclusion program. An independent report by the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology has found that the program has significantl
There is a bigger opportunity for the kava industry in the US than in Australia because the US has a bigger kava market. ANZ Fiji Country Head Rabih Yazbek stated this while answering the question as to how Fiji c
Inflation is expected to get worse before it gets better. While stating this, ANZ Fiji Country Head Rabih Yazbek says the minimum wage increase by government is expected to help cushion the rise in food prices as
ANZ Bank Country Head, Rabih Yazbek says their economist is bullish because he is expecting over 20% economic growth this year but they have challenged his assumption many times. While speaking at the Fiji Chamber of
 People will now be able to transfer money from their ANZ accounts direct to their MPAiSA accounts after they partnered to launch the service.  Westpac, Bank of Baroda and HFC have also partnered with Vodaf
Viniana Uluiviti has been appointed as the new ANZ Fiji Chief Operating Officer. She will commence in the role on 13th December. ANZ Fiji Country Head Rabih Yazbek says Uluiviti’s strong leadership skills, e
Volunteers from ANZ Fiji’s Staff Foundation have distributed refreshment packs to around 500 frontline healthcare workers between the Navua and Nausori corridor, CWM Hospital and Lautoka Hospital. The ANZ Fiji S
The New Zealand Government has announced a contribution of $1.45million to the Fiji Red Cross Society’s COVID-19 response plans. New Zealand's High Commissioner to Fiji, Jonathan Curr confirms the funding would b
The Sai Prema Foundation in collaboration with the New Zealand High Commission has announced a $1.1 million COVID-19 relief initiative which will benefit more than 60,000 Fijians. This includes the provision of gro
The New Zealand High Commissioner to Fiji Jonathan Curr has announced that they will continue to support civil society organizations to assist vulnerable families in Fiji during the COVID-19 outbreak. This follows
An Australian Medical Assistance Team which also includes members from New Zealand arrived into the country last night. They will begin their 28 day assignment to support the COVID-19 response after staying in quar
The Australian and New Zealand High Commissions say ANZAC Day is not about glorifying war but honouring the sacrifices made by the Australian and New Zealand forces during the First World War. They say ANZAC Day is
