candidate statement - Fiona Green (Ngapuhi) is an ENTREPRENEUR, experienced administrator, aND community advocate FOR THE DISABILITY AND BUSINESS SECTORS

Fiona is respected as ‘a strong voice for the disadvantaged,’ and works tirelessly to support the disenfranchised in her community.

Fiona is an experienced lobbyist with a commitment to giving voice to everyone including small business owners, individuals, and groups, including the disabled.

Fiona’s ground-breaking, innovative approach was demonstrated when she established ‘Business Crisis Support New Zealand.’ This Organisation offers support to those who have experienced business loss and addresses the impact the resulting challenges have for individuals on their mental health.

Fiona’s passions include the Human Rights Change Movement, Administration, Visual Arts, and Humanitarian initiatives. She is a published author of Children’s books written in te reo Māori and has more than 30 years of external local government knowledge as a constituent.

QUALIFICATIONS

National Certificate in Business - Firstline Management Level 4

Bachelor of Education (Tchg) degree - Massey University

Secretarial Certificate

Accounting for Small Businesses

Certificate - Running my own Business

Introduction to the Hotel and Restaurant Industry

Food Safety and Hygiene Certificate

LCQ Certificate

Certificate of Participation - Espresso Basics

Certificate in Maori Art History (Senior)

Certificate in Maori and Pacific Islands Practical Arts

Sign Language - Level 1A

6th Form Certificate - Economics, English, Maori, Maths, Biology, Art

Advanced Diploma - Environmental Geomechanics

Diploma in Entrepreneurship

Diploma in Regional Development

Diploma - International Finance

Diploma - Digital Forensic Investigation

Diploma - Talent Development and Management

National Certificate Level 4 - First line Management

Certificate - Close Protection Training

Certificate - OCTAVE Security Risk Management

Certificate - Negotiation Mastery

Certificate - International Relations

Certificate - Environmental Journalism

Certificate - Fiscal and monetary policies

Certificate - Oceanology basics

Certificate - Fashion Design and Styling

Certificate - Fashion Design Principles