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Ladies and gentlemen, warm greetings and good evening to you all.

It’s a great pleasure to be here this evening to open the 2014 edition of the Diverse Bananas, Global Dragons Conference.

In New Zealand we value the contribution of every person that has made this country their home. I’d like to say that as people put their faith, trust and commitment in New Zealand, so must we to all who choose to make New Zealand their home.  

Good afternoon

It’s a pleasure to be here today to officially open the Ethnic People In Commerce Conference for 2013.

It’s fantastic to see so many of you turn out to support today’s event!

And it’s great to see so many familiar faces.
For those who attended last year’s conference, I’m sure you’ll agree EPIC NZ is a wonderful networking opportunity for all New Zealand’s ethnic and mainstream business leaders.

Namaste, good morning.

It’s a pleasure to here today at this New Zealand Indian Central Association Women’s Conference, especially as you celebrate your ten year anniversary.
Congratulations. I hope you leave today’s forum, encouraged and inspired to reach your full potential and achieve your goals.

I thank the Women’s Committee of the New Zealand Indian Central Association, not just for your efforts in organising today’s event, but for your dedication and hard work as leaders.

Good afternoon.

It’s great to be here in Christchurch for the first of the three EthnicA events happening around the country.

It’s fantastic to see so many of you turn out today to support this conference.

I acknowledge and thank you for participating and hope that you all leave today inspired to lead by example, not just in your own communities, but as role models for all of New Zealand.

Good morning and welcome to the EPIC New Zealand Conference.

It is my pleasure to be here this morning.

I’d like to acknowledge the Office of Ethnic Affairs, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, and New Zealand Trade and Enterprise for organising today’s forum.

Thank you to the ASEAN New Zealand Combined Business Council, the New Zealand China Trade Association, the India New Zealand Business Council and ANZ Bank for your participation and support – your assistance is greatly appreciated.