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Westpac PNG Unites Staff and Families in Celebration of Teamwork and Culture
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Westpac PNG Unites Staff and Families in Celebration of Teamwork and Culture

From Post-Courier · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Westpac PNG celebrated teamwork and culture with an event for employees and their families on June 27.
  • The "Champions by Day, Icons by Night" event featured sports competitions and a gala night with awards and cultural performances.
  • CEO Andrew Cairns emphasized the event's role in fostering unity and strengthening the 'Yumi Grow Wantaim' (We Grow Together) theme.

Westpac PNG united its staff and their families for a day of sports and an evening gala on June 27, reinforcing its commitment to teamwork, employee well-being, and a robust workplace culture. The event, themed “Champions by Day, Icons by Night,” aimed to celebrate connection, achievement, and the strength of the bank's workforce.

The daytime activities, inspired by the Harry Potter franchise with a local twist, included a colorful parade and various competitions such as rugby touch, futsal, volleyball, and netball. Novelty events and a dedicated children’s area with bouncy castles ensured family participation. External stakeholders also joined the festivities.

The day was really about Yumi Grow Wantaim. We came together to enjoy ourselves, have some fun, compete in the right spirit and spend time with our families and colleagues. More importantly, days like this reminded us that we are one Westpac PNG team. When we played together, laughed together and supported each other, we built the connection that helps us grow together at work as well. That was what made the day special.

— Andrew CairnsWestpac PNG Chief Executive Andrew Cairns speaking during the Sporting Day about the event's purpose and impact.

Westpac PNG Chief Executive Andrew Cairns highlighted the event's alignment with the bank's people-focused theme, “Yumi Grow Wantaim.” He stated that the day was about enjoying oneself, competing in good spirit, and spending time with colleagues and families. Cairns emphasized that such events remind everyone they are one team, building connections that foster collective growth.

The celebrations continued with a masquerade-themed Gala Night, recognizing outstanding achievements and celebrating the bank's culture. The evening featured awards, cultural performances, and live music, underscoring the contributions of employees in shaping the bank's future. Cairns noted that Westpac PNG's strength is built upon its people, whose ability to adapt and lead is crucial for growth.

Westpac PNG’s strength has always been built on its people. Our ability to grow, adapt and lead depends on how

— Andrew CairnsMr Cairns addressing staff during the Gala Night, emphasizing the importance of employees to the bank's success.
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Originally published by Post-Courier in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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