Fiona Haiko
 
Auckland Council
Principal Advisor – International Economic Development Office
 
Fiona is Principal Advisor - International in Auckland Council’s Economic Development Office. Fiona facilitates international trade, investment, and business-attraction linkages for Auckland, New Zealand. Fluent in Japanese, Fiona has more than 20 years’ experience in international relations and trade and economic development for New Zealand organisations and agencies. Prior to joining Auckland Council, Fiona headed up Education New Zealand in Japan, re-establishing the government agency’s presence and establishing key projects. She holds an MA in international relations from Waseda University and has spent over ten years working and studying in Japan.