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NZ’s food and fibre sector drives over 80% of our merchandise export revenue and is transforming.   Tune in virtually to hear from early stage and mature businesses on how they deal with the complexity of global value chains, data management, evolving consumer trends, as well as developing export growth strategies and maximising capital.   Join Paul and our esteemed panel: • Richard Wyeth | Chief Executive Officer, Westland Dairy • Nicola O’Rourke | Board Director, Pic’s Peanut Butter/Grater Goods/Heilala Vanilla/Pals • Olivia Ogilvie | Chief Executive Officer/Founder, Opo Bio • Melissa Baer | Chief Executive Officer/Founder, Backstory • Chris Simcock | Chief Financial Officer, Leaft Foods

✨ As the Matariki star cluster rises, we’re launching Te Mātahi, a new business lending programme to support entrepreneurship and grow the Māori economy.    Delivered in partnership with Poutama Trust and other partners, Te Mātahi will assist Māori owned growth companies with the next stage of their business through capital, mentorship, resources for scaling and access to networks that can open doors to domestic and international markets.    Anthony Ririnui, Kaihautū Māori of Te Waka Whaihua (ASB’s Māori banking team), says there’s a demonstrated need for a tailored approach to lending to Māori businesses.    "Research by Te Pūtea Matua, Reserve Bank of New Zealand, shows Māori are underrepresented in business ownership and Māori businesses face higher funding costs than non-Māori businesses due to their ownership structures and characteristics. Te Mātahi offers both access to finance, support and networks to enable trade opportunities for growth,” says Ririnui.  

Mānawatia a Matariki 💫 A time to remember and reflect, and set our aspirations for the year ahead. This year we were proud to host our very first hautapu ceremony to remember those who have passed, and we shared knowledge at a mahi raranga (weaving) workshop. Ngā mihi, ASB’s Kāpuia Māori Network and everyone who made these events happen 💛 Penny Howard | Rawinia Snowden | Anita Cooper | Rereata Hardman-Miller | Ariana Flaherty | Tania Harris Let us know in the comments how you’re hashtag #CelebratingMatariki 👇

💛 Our thoughts are with those affected by the severe weather on the East Coast. To help support our customers through this tough time, we're offering tailored emergency relief packages. Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/gQq7Jhnh 👉 ASB Home, Contents and Motor Insurance customers can lodge a claim online: https://lnkd.in/gAmhP-dV with IAG or by calling 0800 200 242 for urgent assistance. 👉 The IAG Disasters Claims hub https://lnkd.in/g86Q73Ku has useful information about what to do for severe weather.

What are mega forces and what do they mean for your investments? 🤔   In our latest ASB Investment Podcast episode, BlackRock’s Chief Investment Strategist for APAC [Ben Powell, CFA] joins us to explore five mega forces they’re tracking, ranging from artificial intelligence to the low carbon transition, and how each mega force is creating opportunities across sectors and economies now and into the future. 🎧 Tune in now on Apple Podcasts, or through the Spotify link below 👇: https://lnkd.in/eZuwhsHh

🌈 Proud to join forces and power walk with our mates at Bank of New Zealand, The Co-operative Bank, Kiwibank and Westpac New Zealand to support Sweat with Pride Aotearoa.   We're proud to be in a banking sector that embraces diversity and inclusion, so it's amazing to have an opportunity like Sweat with Pride to celebrate and show our collective support for our rainbow communities and allies. Sweat with Pride’s fundraising supports life-changing services like RainbowYOUTH, InsideOUT Kōaro, and OutLine Aotearoa. These services include counselling, education, advocacy, and peer support.

This National Volunteer Week, we want to recognise everyone who dedicates their time to important causes, such as Youthline 💛💙 Matthew, one of our ASB volunteers supporting Youthline says, “The work Youthline are doing for youth mental health is life-changing. Through their comprehensive training programme I learned how to effectively listen, connect and create a safe space for others. I’m proud to play my part and hopefully help someone along the way.” Youthline’s Helpline is nationwide, and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to support our rangatahi when they need it most. We are proud to be on this journey with them. Thank you to Matthew and all volunteers across Aotearoa New Zealand who give their time to this vital service 👏 #NVW2024

👉 Have you done your ASB Security Checkup yet? It gives you quick and easy actions to increase your banking security and learn more about cyber safety. You can access it in the ASB Mobile Banking app and FastNet Classic. Here's how to find it: ✔️ Mobile app – Log in to the app, select the top right cog, select ‘Security Checkup’. ✔️ Log in to FastNet Classic internet banking, click your name in the top right-hand corner and then select ‘Security Checkup’.

🌏 As a business in Aotearoa New Zealand, it’s important to us that we continue learning and strengthening how we understand and apply Te Ao Māori (the Māori world view) to help us fulfil our mission, to accelerate progress for all New Zealanders.   Over the past three months, more than 300 of our ASB whānau have engaged and completed a Te Ao Māori cultural capability workshop, which explores elements and concepts of the Māori world view, including tikanga (Māori customs) and te reo Māori. The workshops, delivered in partnership with strategic Māori development consultancy Mather Solutions Ltd, focus on whanaungatanga (connections) and creating a safe space for learning.   Anita Cooper, ASB’s Employee Experience Lead – Kaimahi Māori, says, “ASB team members from across Aotearoa had the opportunity to participate in these meaningful workshops and come away feeling uplifted and eager to develop a better understanding of Te Ao Māori.”

🐄 🚜 🌱And that’s a wrap on Fieldays® 2024 ✨ We had an amazing time connecting with everyone that attended over the four days. We can't wait to see you all again at Fieldays 2025.