New Zealand-Samoan entrepreneurs

Samoa Business Network Awards to acknowledge New Zealand-Samoan entrepreneurs

The aim is to encourage more sustainable Pacific-owned businesses in the country as well as support Pasifika economic development.

"You know, we do have a Pacific community but half of the Pacific population are Samoan. I think Samoans have a standing in actually acknowledging that,” Laura Keil-Hall said.

“But in saying that, there's nothing wrong to also do similar initiatives for other Pacific nations.”

Miss Keil-Hall said she helped start the organisation in the hope of connecting and empowering Pacific entrepreneurs.