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The Philippines – New Zealand Business Council (PNZBC) was established in 1994 to promote and foster long term trade, economic and technical cooperation, tourism and cultural relations between the Philippines and New Zealand. The PNZBC also aims to establish an effective top level consultative and working relationship between businessmen, enterprises and trade organizations. The PNZBC also has a role in providing economic, trade and other information of interest to members.

The PNZBC meets every other month. These gatherings are aimed to provide members with an opportunity to keep in touch with each other and to share common business interest. There are usually additional functions throughout the year, often arranged to coincide with visiting New Zealand-business missions and Government Ministers. The Executive Committee of the Council meets on alternate months.

2011-2012 Executive Committee Officers

Chairman: Harold Wolf

Vice Chairman: Philip Yao

Secretary/Treasurer: Rene Fuentes

Members of the Board:

Hernando Banal

Kim Campbell

James Concepcion

John Edginton

Alfredo Yao

Committee Heads:

Events: John Edginton

Finance: Rene Fuentes

Membership: Kim Campbell & Philip Yao

Communications: Bong Banal & James Concepcion

COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Waitangi Day Golf Tournament 2012

3 February 2012 Friday

Philippine Navy Golf Club, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City

Tee-off time: 6:00 am

Awarding ceremonies & lunch: 11:30 am

Tournament Fee: Php3,000 inclusive of buffet lunch, loot bag & raffle ticket

1st Philippines Australia New Zealand Business Forum

Realize the Potential!

27-28 February 2012

Makati Shangri-la Hotel

Fee: Php17,000 or US$400 (early bird rate until 31 January 2012)

PNZBC ENDS 2011 ON A HIGH NOTE - TUTIRA MAI NGA IWI!

PNZBC paid tribute to New Zealand Ambassador Andrew Matheson along with his spouse Sue Cotton who finishes his posting in the Philippines during PNZBC's Annual Christmas Party on Wednesday 7 December 2011 held at the New Zealand Embassy residence.

PNZBC Board members headed by Chairman Harold Wolf honored the ambassador with a farewell token and generously thanked him for his important contribution to PNZBC. Also present were New Zealand Embassy officials Immigration New Zealand Branch Manager Nat Mackay, First Secretary and Consul Heather Garven and Deputy Head of Missions Andy White. New Zealand Trade and Enterprise Trade Commisisoner Hernando Banal was the night's emcee.

Among the special guests were Dr. Leigh Obed who volunteers for Operation Restore Hope and kids who benefited from the ORH medical missions which PNZBC supports. The kids sang Christmas carols to the delight of over 100 guests.

Other guests who also bid the ambassador and his spouse farewell included honorary consuls, government officials, NBN News4 and Aksyon5 media.

RUGBY – THIS IS OUR GAME!

I was in New Zealand 4 weeks ago, it was a 2-week business trip but managed to get my schedule to have a weekend in Auckland. Auckland is where my Whanau is. Whanau is the Maori word for Family.

At 10AM on a Sunday morning, Mum and my sister picked me up from the hotel and next stop was the Waitemata Rugby Club. Two of my nephews were playing Rugby against a team from Ponsonby. This tournament is for the 12-year olds and under. Believe it or not, it was tough rugby, these very young lads get tackled, they get hurt, some cried a little and then they get back on line again. While their Whanau’s were watching on the sidelines, cheering, yelling and getting excited. I recognised one proud father at the sideline, the legendary All Blacks, Mr. Michael Jones, my favourite No. 7 of all time.

This is a true example of rugby being part of Kiwi life. They start them young and it is a family affair. No wonder this year’s New Zealand hosting of the Rugby World Cup 2011 tournament is a huge event. In fact to the majority of New Zealanders it means more and bigger than how the rest of the world is able to imagine it. It’s personal.