Summary

In this episode Two Palagi have an nsightful interview, Jennifer Boggiss shares the inspiring story of Heilala Vanilla, a premium vanilla brand originating from Tonga that has gained international recognition. Discover how the business combines community engagement, authentic storytelling, and innovative branding to disrupt the vanilla industry and promote Pacific excellence.

 Keywords

Pacific business, Tonga vanilla, brand storytelling, community impact, global markets, vanilla industry, Pacific branding, entrepreneurship, sustainable development, food innovation

 Key  topics

Origin story of Heilala Vanilla in Tonga

Community and sustainability initiatives

Branding and marketing strategies for premium products

Impact of Pacific culture on global branding

Challenges and opportunities in Pacific agricultural exports

Titles

From Tonga to the World: The Heilala Vanilla Success Story

How Pacific Roots Disrupt the Global Vanilla Market

Chapters

Introduction to Heilala Vanilla and Its Origins

The Journey of Heilala Vanilla

Marketing and Branding Strategies

The Impact of COVID-19 on Business

Community Engagement and Business Success

Future Vision and Growth Opportunities

Cultural Insights and Business Practices

 Resources

Heilala Vanilla Website - https://heilalavanilla.co.nz

While the edited version of the talanoa with Sristhi Narayan, Chief Marketing Officer at Tourism Fiji, is included in the regular weekly Podcast Two Palagi in a Pisinisi Pod felt that the extended interview should also be published this week. So here is the full interview with Sristhi.

Summary

In this episode, Glen and David interview Sristhi Narayan, Chief Marketing Officer at Tourism Fiji, to explore insights into Fiji's tourism industry, and lessons learned from her tenure. They also discuss recent developments in Pacific sports and digital connectivity.

Keywords

Tourism Fiji, marketing strategies, Pacific sports, digital connectivity, Fiji tourism, Pacific region, sports franchise, Super Rugby, Fiji economy, tourism marketing

Key  topics

Tourism Fiji's marketing strategies

Impact of digital connectivity on Pacific region

Challenges faced by Pacific sports franchises

Future of Fiji's tourism industry

Regional digital infrastructure developments

Titles

Unlocking Fiji's Tourism Potential: Insights from Sristhi Narayan

Pacific Sports and Digital Connectivity: Challenges and Opportunities

 Resources

Tourism Fiji Official Website - https://www.fiji.travel/

Super Rugby Pacific - https://super.rugby/competitions/super-rugby-pacific

Pacific Island Telecommunications Conference - https://www.pacifictelecomconference.com/

Digital Connectivity Initiatives in the Pacific - https://www.example.com/digital-pacific

Summary

With Dave returning after an Easter break in French Polynesia and Glen preparing for cyclone Vaianu, Two Palagi talanoa with Frank Yourn, a seasoned expert in Pacific regional business and diplomacy. Frank is Executive Director of the Australian Pacific business councils. Discover insights on Pacific trade, infrastructure, and opportunities for Australian and New Zealand businesses to thrive in the region.

Keywords

Pacific Business, Australia Pacific Relations, Pacific Infrastructure, Trade Opportunities, Frank Yourn, Pacific Islands, Business Council, Regional Development

 Key  Topics

Pacific trade and economic relations

Role of business councils in Australia and the Pacific

Opportunities in Pacific infrastructure and climate change

Engagement and collaboration between Australia, New Zealand, and Pacific nations

Titles

Unlocking Pacific Opportunities: Insights from Frank Yourn

The Future of Pacific Business with Frank Yourn

 sound bites

"Queensland is Australia's Pacific state."

"Climate change creates new business opportunities in the Pacific."

"Playing the long game is essential for success in the Pacific."

Chapters

00:00 Welcome to Two Palagi

01:05 Exploring Tahiti: A Family Adventure

04:00 Economic Insights from French Polynesia

05:42 Cyclone Vaianu: Preparedness and Impact

08:20 Introducing Frank Yourn: A Pacific Business Leader

08:56 Frank Yourn's Journey in Pacific Diplomacy

16:58 Navigating Business in the Pacific

21:55 Strengthening Connections through MOUs

26:36 Emerging Business Opportunities in the Pacific

29:32 Advice for Engaging in the Pacific Market

36:38 Acknowledgement of Kanti Lal Punja

 resources

Australia Pacific Islands Business Council - www.apibc.org.au

Australia Fiji Business Council - www.afbc.org.au

Australia Papua New Guinea Business Council - apngbc.org.au

 guest links

LinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/in/frank-yourn

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Summary

In this episode, Dave and Glen acknowledge the passing of Ratu Epeli. Glen visits the Pasifika festival on Waiheke Island and we speak about the on-going impact of fuel supply disruption.

On a positive note we cover discussion points from the South Pacific Tourism Exchange and the increasing digital connectivity across the Pacific.

For Easter Dave is travelling to Tahiti so Two Palagi in a Pisinisi Pod will take a break for the Easter week but we look forward to hear stories of Dave's travels when he's back.

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Glen and Dave talanoa with Rachel Afeaki who, among many other things, chairs the New Zealand Tonga Business Council. Rachel recently co-led New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's mission to Samoa and Tonga. We find out what happened on the mission and whether 'Eti Fixed the Glitch'. With ongoing hostilities in the middle east upsetting world fuel supplies we also talk about how that is impacting business in the Pacific.

The New Zealand Prime Minister is about to lead a delegation to Samoa and Tonga so Dave and Glen preview that visit. Talk about what these types of missions entail, how delegates can maximise the value of being on the mission and speculate about which businesses might be along for the ride.

They also review the impact of the Iran conflict, talk about ADB's loan for improving healthcare in Fiji and revisit the Panguna mine deal in PNG.

Dave and Glen talanoa with Jesse Koorey-Slow who is currently running the Niue Development Bank and find out about life on Niue and that the NDB is doing some very interesting work to digitize their processes.

Dave talks with Chris Saili and Janina Wetzel about the journey of building a business in the Pacific, the challenges and opportunities in the region, the role of partnerships and growth, the ADB Frontier Seed Program, the Moana Data Services business model, data accessibility and infrastructure in the Pacific, and advice for doing business in the region. Key takeaways include the importance of community collaboration and the need for data accessibility in the Pacific.

Takeaways

• Community Collaboration
• Data Accessibility

Chapters

• 00:00 Building a Business in the Pacific
• 20:48 The ADB Frontier Seed Program
• 27:58 Moana Data Services Business Model
• 37:17 Advice for Doing Business in the Pacific

With the president of Asia Development Bank traveling throughout the Pacific this week Dave and Glen take the opportunity to talk about the work of the ADB. Looking at some of this week's announcements including the opening of a new ADB office in the Solomon Islands and also discussing broad developments of how the ADB finds projects across the Pacific region. How should business engage?