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Contents

January 2018 Vol. 44 No.01

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OPINION
16 35 PACIFIC LEADERSHIP

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Time to lead by example

COVER STORy

AUT opens new 2018 Outlook
8-9 POLITICAL BRIEF

10 Islands in review mode
Politics
opportunities 15 Rise of the banker
14 Bainimarama faces tough decisions

18 Pohiva back in the hot seat
Corruption

1 9 Fraud claims as islanders flee aciod rain
Fisheries

20 Hot race for FFA top job
21 Island states lose out to tuna bullies Development
Budget 26 E-ticketing or e-misery
23 More for PNG’s agriculture Aviation
Agriculture 27 Air Niugini expands fleet
24 Drought affects Vanuatu farmers Advertorial
Economy 30 PNA maps way forward
Industry
Jade Mau 25 IMF wants Fiji to restore credit data bureau
Jade Mau says coming to AUT on a New Zealand Pacific Scholarship Bachelor of International 32 Bittersweet sugar
has opened up many opportunities for her, and knows the things she has Tourism Management student Business Intelligence
learned will have an impact on Samoa’s tourism industry. 32 ATS lockout
“This experience has given me the opportunity to learn more about the
tourism industry and I can’t wait to bring all that knowledge home to Samoa.
“Tourism is a huge industry over there and our economy depends on it. I’m lucky
to understand the industry and help contribute to it.” SPORTS
Choosing AUT was easy for Jade as the support students receive is impressive.
“AUT staff always put the students first. It was hard when I first came because English STRANDED BY TRAGEDY IN A FOREIGN LAND
is my second language, but I attended workshops and was given a tutor to help with
my writing.”
At AUT our people are more than just lecturers and students – they’re researchers, 33
collaborators, and problem solvers. AUT has the resources and expertise to help you
discover your passion and make a real impact, just like Jade has. PAGE
Start your university journey today.
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