Affiliated Industries Group (AIG)

We represent and advocate for the plant and animal science industries.

Our members distribute and sell the majority of veterinary medicines and crop protection products in New Zealand.

Members promote responsible use of their products right through the product life-cycle, from research to disposal, and are committed to safety and sustainable agriculture.

Aviation New Zealand represents the interests of the commercial aviation community. Our divisions cover all aspects of aviation; including air transport, agricultural operations, training, air rescue and air ambulance services, helicopters, aircraft design and manufacture, remotely piloted aerial systems, general aviation airports and supply, services and engineering. Membership is open to the national commercial aviation community that grows the economic wealth of New Zealand.

The Bus and Coach Association is the authoritative voice of the bus and coach industry in New Zealand. It represents the vast majority of New Zealand's bus and coach fleet through many NZ companies.

Affiliated with the New Zealand Chambers of Commerce and BusinessNZ, Business Central brings you the very best of highly personal local support, training and events for enterprise and networking, combined with easy access to regional and national initiatives, lobbying, representation and resources that help build enterprise capability and success for all New Zealanders.

Our vision is to empower our members to become leaders and shapers of finance and business in Australia New Zealand, wherever they may work around the world

The contracting businesses that make up Civil Contractors New Zealand (CCNZ) play a vital role in the development of our country, particularly in the building and maintenance of our roading, transport, energy,  public services infrastructure and services to the residential and commercial construction sectors. It is these services that a modern developed economy must have to compete efficiently in world markets and to deliver high living standards for its people.

CCNZ represents the interests of over 400 members in large, medium and small engineering, construction and contracting businesses throughout New Zealand.

Concrete NZ aims to be a highly respected and valued association, supporting industry to position concrete as the resilient construction material of choice for a modern New Zealand. This will be achieved through a consolidated voice that brings confidence, knowledge and leadership to members, industry and regulators.

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We represent and advocate for the plant and animal science industries.

Our members distribute and sell the majority of veterinary medicines and crop protection products in New Zealand.

Members promote responsible use of their products right through the product life-cycle, from research to disposal, and are committed to safety and sustainable agriculture.

The Electricity Network Association (ENA) is the industry membership body that represents the 27 local electricity distribution businesses (lines companies) that take power from the national grid and deliver it to homes and businesses. (See how we fit into the wider electricity system here.)

The ENA harnesses the collective expertise of members to promote safe, reliable and affordable power for our members’ customers.

ENA’s primary role is to guide the development of policy for the electricity distribution sector, to engage with government agencies on the sector’s behalf and to co-ordinate communications and other activities on behalf of our members.

ERANZ represents the electricity retail industry on important issues such as delivering value to customers, and supporting an open, competitive, sustainable and effective electricity market.

Our primary objective is to promote and enhance a competitive and sustainable electricity market for the benefit of customers.

As an advocate for retailers and customers, we are working with a range of partners to support the use of energy technologies for the benefit of customers.

The EMA strives to champion New Zealand business and help members succeed.

The EMA provides its members with employment relations advice from industry specialists, a business school with over 100 courses and a wide variety of conferences and events to help businesses grow. In addition the EMA advocates on behalf of its members to bring change in contentious areas such as RMA reform, Employment Law, and infrastructure development.

Federated Farmers is New Zealand’s leading independent rural advocacy organisation.

The federation’s aim is to add value to the business of farming for our members and encouraging sustainability through good management practice.

Federated Farmers consists of 24 provinces and associated branches giving farmers a collective voice at both a national and provincial level.

Policy is member driven. Members’ views are canvassed by staff and elected representatives who formulate submissions to help local and central government decision making.

A National Council and National Board govern the federation. The National Board meets regularly and comprises of a president, vice-president, three industry group chairpersons and two National Board members at large. The National Council meets twice a year and comprises of the National Board and representatives from both the provinces and industry groups.

FOMA was established in 1987 to foster and advance the economic interests of Maori authorities.

We deliver on this purpose by keeping our members informed and connected. We provide pathways and tools for members to develop profitability, performance and sector specific skills.

We provide members with a strong national voice. By regular communication with industry and government, we are able to represent members’ interests on issues of national importance.

This site presents FOMA’s purpose, services, and the benefits and privileges on offer to our members. It also profiles our organisation’s key people, and outlines the FOMA network – including Industry and Delivery partners.

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FOMA PHILOSOPHY

Me Uru Kahikatea’ is a whakatauākī (proverb) symbolising strength of unity. It’s what guides us and is our philosophical anchor.

Ko te Kahikatea he rakau tu ki te repo engari, kahore e matotoru te tu kei te repo ke hoki nga pakiaha. No reira, kawhakaritea e Tane me whiriwhiri nga pakiakapakari ana te tu torohika ana. E ai ki, te korero nei “Me Uru Kahikatea”. Tera pea, keite repo tatou e te iwi ma tenei korero tatou e ara ake.

The Kahikatea prefers swampy ground but stability is impaired by this unstable root environment. Therefore Tane ordained that their root systems should intertwine to ensure stability. Thus the saying “Me Uru Kahikatea”. If we are standing on shaky ground, then this proverb is our guide.

Who are we

• the major New Zealand grouping of non-bank financial institutions
• an incorporated society registered in 1965 (Incorporation number 216855)
• Our rules require:
  - audited accounts to be produced each year and filed with the Registrar of Incorporated Societies
  - criteria for membership and termination of membership
  - a Code of Conduct binding on members and an associated complaints procedure

Industry leadership

To provide a unifying vision for the horticulture sector, which increases collaboration between product, sector, regional and district groups and enhances the sector’s ability to respond to and influence decisions that affect it, and to develop and encourage industry-wide projects which benefit all growers.

The diversity of horticulture is our strength, not our weakness. While preserving the individuality of product and regional groups, Horticulture NZ unites the industry to work proactively and effectively under a single banner.

Industry profile

To introduce New Zealanders to the horticulture sector; its diversity, innovation, and its contribution to regional development, the economy, and to the health and wellbeing of all New Zealanders.

New Zealand has an international reputation for producing safe, high quality produce because growers have proactively set up initiatives demanding accountability and environmental best practice. A high profile for this progressive sector will help to inspire those currently working with the industry, and also attract the innovation and talent necessary to ensure its continuing success.

The right to grow and farm

To advocate on behalf of the industry to protect the natural resources which are essential to growers’ ability to use best practice to grow and export their produce. As the level of regulation and the pace of change increases, horticulture must continue to actively participate in decision making on issues such as regional and district plans, property rights, water access and quality, along with an ever increasing array of environmental issues.

A positive business environment

To address issues which have a direct impact on growers’ business’, such as seasonal labour demands, carbon tax, compliance costs, increasing user pays charges, research and development policy and border security.

Improving the business environment for growers will increase the profitability and international competitiveness of the industry, as well as attracting new industry participants and investment.

Hospitality New Zealand is all about giving hospitality operators a helping hand in as many ways as we can with their business. We are a voluntary trade association representing 3,000 hospitality and commercial accommodation businesses committed to adding value to our members via individual membership service and by local and national advocacy.

Through our membership service we are able to gauge the views and experiences of a wide variety of New Zealand hospitality operators including restaurants, café bars, hotels, taverns, off-licenses, casinos and a wide array of short and long term accommodation providers.

Membership of Hospitality New Zealand is voluntary and is primarily funded by member subscriptions and comprises predominantly small businesses.

Infrastructure New Zealand is the nation’s highly respected, peak infrastructure body. Our core purpose is to advance best practice in the development of world class transport, energy, water, telecommunications and social infrastructure for all New Zealanders. We do this through research, advocacy and public and private sector collaboration. Our members are leaders from diverse sectors across New Zealand.

INFINZ is the member based industry body for professionals working and participating in New Zealand's wholesale finance and capital markets.

Our purpose is to enhance the New Zealand Capital Markets and the Capability of our Members.

INFINZ has been established to promote the quality and standing of both the industry and its participants and to represent and advocate on behalf of its members to legislators, regulators and policy-makers, government and other professional/industry bodies.

INFINZ seeks to have its members recognised in New Zealand and internationally for their honesty, integrity and skill. INFINZ works for the benefit of the broader community of users of the finance and capital markets. In so doing INFINZ seeks to ensure the New Zealand wholesale finance and capital markets are relevant, efficient, well run and attractive to domestic and international investors and market participants.

We've been helping ensure New Zealanders can have trust and confidence in the insurance industry since 1895. We also perform an important role in educating consumers about key insurance issues and risk management.

Aims and Objectives of Lighting Council New Zealand 
To encourage industry wide improvement of all practices in lighting. 

To represent to the government, regulatory bodies, other industry associations and the community at large, the common views of Lighting Council members, engaged in industrial, municipal, commercial and residential lighting in New Zealand. 

To promote ethical standards throughout the industry. 

To advance the capabilities and professionalism of members. 

To develop unity amongst members to address matters of common interest and concern, provided  that the Council shall not participate in or sanction any activities that contravene the competition laws and shall, in particular, observe sections 30 & 32 of the Commerce Act 1986 which forbid acts that substantially lessen competition.

To promote, aid, foster, develop and protect the interests of the lighting industry in New Zealand.

LCNZ Article in Electrolink: 'What is Lighting Council New Zealand?' (Nov-Dec2017)

Consumers pay between $5 billion and $6 billion per year for electricity.  Approximately two thirds of the annual costs are for wholesale and retail market costs.  The balance of costs are for regulated electricity line service monopolies.

In the wholesale and retail markets continuous improvement is needed to enhance competition, reliability and efficiency.  Changes are developed by innovative individual suppliers, the sector collectively through market led initiatives and by changes to the Electricity Industry Participation Code administered by the Electricity Authority.  Very large users’ of electricity have always played an important role in the evolution of the rules of the wholesale market.  With emerging economic technologies such as smart metering, photovoltaic’s, battery storage and electric vehicles, electricity markets will need to evolve to cater for all classes of consumer having more flexible demand and their own sources of supply.

Future regulated line charges are expected in the near term to increase faster than energy prices.  There are many policy issues affecting line charges being considered including transmission and distribution pricing overseen by the Electricity Authority.  The overall level of line charges is derived from various building blocks determined by the Commerce Commission including regulated asset base and cost of capital.  All of those are to be reviewed over the next 18 months against a backdrop of changes driven by the same issues that will transform the wholesale and retail markets.

MEUG is a trade association working across all regulatory regimes and working with parties in the supply chain and all consumers to improve New Zealand’s electricity sector.

Master Electricians is the professional trade organisation for electrical contracting businesses in New Zealand. We have over 1000 members, whose total annual combined sales are in excess of $1 billion. Our members employ around 6,000 electrical workers.

Members operating under our Master Electricians brand can safeguard the quality of their workmanship, providing extra assurance to customers.

As New Zealand’s only electrical contracting trade organisation, we work with the Government, regulatory bodies, industry stakeholders and the public over a wide range of issues on behalf of our members.

We own the Electrical Training Company Limited (etco), which was established in 1991 to employ and train apprentices. See the etco website for more information.

As an incorporated society MIA represents sheep and beef processors and exporters that operate more than 60 slaughter and further processing plants throughout the country and employ over 25,000 people.

The plants slaughter and process approximately 28 million sheep and beef each year. 90% of this production is processed into value-added products.

More than one million tonnes, or 85% of the production is exported to 120 overseas destinations.

Our affiliate members add to the depth of expertise available from the membership, with representation throughout the meat supply chain, including road transporters, shipping lines, ports, packaging firms, energy and insurance providers, specialist product exporters, technology companies and research providers.

The Motor Industry Association of New Zealand (Inc) represents the interests of official New Zealand distributors for new cars, trucks and motorbikes.

We are the voice of the new vehicle industry, set up to provide a unified point of view and drive progress on issues that concern the sector - such as vehicle safety, emissions, fuel economy, consumer standards and codes of practice.

To see our latest press release on new vehicle sales use this link.

The New Zealand Aged Care Association is the largest and most influential association representing all parts of New Zealand’s aged residential care sector.

We are a powerful advocate, working to ensure this important sector gets the recognition and support it needs to provide excellent care for New Zealand’s older citizens.

We have over 570 members, representing 90% or approximately 33,000 beds from New Zealand’s aged residential care sector. The services they provide include rest home, hospital, dementia and psychogeriatric care, as well as short-term care.

The more members and support the NZACA has, the stronger our collective voice and the more influence we have.

• We lobby government to shape policies and create an environment that helps our members provide outstanding quality care.

• We provide leadership on issues that impact on the success of our members, including the sector’s defence of the Equal Pay Case currently before the courts.

• We produce valuable research, professional development opportunities, information and publications to help our members make informed business decisions, improve capability and keep them up to date with sector developments and initiatives.

• We deliver an exciting annual conference, trade exhibition and awards programme, providing members with access to new ideas, information, networking events and a forum to discuss challenges and opportunities.

Join NZACA and enjoy the many benefits membership offers, as well as helping create a stronger residential aged care sector.

The Baking Industry Association of New Zealand is about supporting and promoting the baking industry, it's products, lead and grow the base of bakers and baking apprentices in New Zealand.

Members of the BIANZ are owners and managers of a wide variety of bakery-related businesses across the country, including bakery, cafe, catering and pastrycook businesses.

BIANZ is here to

• inform, support and assist members to grow and sustain profitable businesses.
• promote the baking industry and its products to consumers and stakeholders.
• provide industry leadership and advocacy.
• educate the industry and the consumer.
• grow the industry and the base of bakers and bakery trainees in New Zealand.

Our focus is to promote the industry, serve our members & recruit trainees + see below:

• Members Buying Partner discounts and special offers
• Member Discount APP - over 20 suppliers up to 30% discounts
• Training support in partnership with Competenz and training providers
• Regional events, food shows and bakery tours
• BIANZ Custom Food Control Plan (with MPI for approval) & BIANZ Health and Safety Manual
• NZ Bakery of the Year, Trainee of the Year, Live Bake Off, Hot Cross Bun, Xmas Mince Pie Competitions
• Slice magazine, BIANZ website and Facebook page
• Media Relations, campaigns and Digital Marketing
• Members' Advisory service
• Employment contracts and legal assistance
• Industry advocacy and leadership

We're always working on adding to our benefits pool for our members so drop us a line or email us we'd love to hear from you! Teghan Ph: 027 22 55 185 or email Teghan@bianz.co.nz

You can view Teghan's profile here

NZBA is a forum for member banks to work together on non-competitive industry issues.

It is a non-profit unincorporated organisation funded by member banks through subscriptions. Full
membership of the Association is open to any bank registered under the Reserve Bank of New Zealand Act 1989.

NZBA’s governing body is its Council, comprising the chief executive of each member bank.

Member banks work with a small professional team in Wellington to undertake NZBA’s work.

Affiliate membership is available to organisations that provide services to banks, or are otherwise involved with the New Zealand banking industry.

Since forming in February 1975 The Fire Protection Association New Zealand (FPANZ) a not for profit member organization is the national body for fire safety that provides information, services and education to the fire protection industry and the community at large. With a mission statement and ongoing focus being.

“To provide a professional forum and be the unified voice of the fire protection industry by drawing on our expertise and collective knowledge to reduce the impact of fire in New Zealand”

FPA New Zealand through the national office as well as a range of technical committees and special interest groups plays a pivotal role in providing authoritative advice and information on all aspects of fire safety and emergency management through a range of services to industry, commerce and the community at large.

It also provides an important forum for bringing together practitioners and professionals who deliver a broad range of fire protection products and services.

One of FPANZ main strengths is its membership base and its extensive diversity. This provides a wide perspective and enables FPA New Zealand to reach and represent all sectors of our industry as well as others with a responsibility for, or interest in ,protecting the community and workplace environments.

The membership of the association includes

• Fire safety advisors and risk assessors
• Fire protection installation and maintenance companies
• Government departments and agencies
• Suppliers and manufacturers of fire protection equipment
• Consultants in emergency evacuation procedures
• Educational organisations
• New Zealand Fire Service
• Insurance organisations and risk assessors
• Building control authorities

Whether you require advice on fire protection needs, fire protection products, service or installation here is why it is important to that you choose to engage a certified FPA New Zealand Member over other providers in the market.

Here are three important reasons to consider:

1. All FPA New Zealand Members are bound by a stringent and rigorous Code of Ethical Conduct and complaints & disciplinary procedure which relates to their professionalism, behaviour and conduct within the industry.
2. All FPA New Zealand Members must hold a minimum of $2Million Public and Product Liability insurance and are encouraged to hold Professional Indemnity Insurance.
3. All FPA New Zealand members and their staff are required under our Code of Ethical conduct to ensure they hold all necessary certification as may be specified and are required to be suitably qualified in all practicing activities.

All FPA New Zealand members meet all of the above requirements as a condition of their membership and ongoing commitment to the Fire Protection Association of New Zealand and its community of stakeholders.

A strong voice for fast moving consumer goods

The New Zealand Food & Grocery Council (FGC) is an industry association which represents the manufacturers and suppliers behind New Zealand’s food, beverage, and grocery brands.

Our members represent more than $34 billion in domestic retail sales, more than $31 billion in exports, and directly or indirectly employ about 400,000 people, or one in five people in our workforce*. The $31 billion in exports was 72 per cent of New Zealand's total merchandise exports in 2014 to 195 countries.

Food and beverage manufacturing is the largest manufacturing sector in New Zealand, representing 44% of total manufacturing income.

FGC is currently headed by Chief Executive Officer Katherine Rich.

FGC promotes the role the industry plays in the health and nutrition of New Zealanders in making better diet and lifestyle choices. It advocates on issues of concern and interest to the industry, and acts as a forum to discuss and pursue those issues.

FGC makes representations to the Government FGC makes representations to the Government, the retailers and other relevant organisations on matters that affect the industry, and liaises with government departments on food legislation, trade practices, and environmental issues, working where needed with a range of stakeholders, including from the fast-moving consumer goods industry and NGOs.

FGC at all times promotes the facts about safe food and good nutrition using an evidence-based approach.

*Coriolis Research, 2014

Registered Master Builders have been building the foundations of this country, its homes, and workplaces for over 100 years. We are the voice of the building and construction industry. We represent quality built environments whether it is the home or the workplace.

We stand for quality built environments whether it is the home or the workplace. We back our Master Builders to ensure we deliver value to building owners. We provide them with the support and services they need to build better building businesses.

We work with Government and the sector to develop and uphold the highest standards. We are part of every conversation about the built environment – focused on better homes, better workplaces, and ultimately better lives for all New Zealanders.

Through collaborative working, high craft standards and ethical behaviour, New Zealand can have peace of mind with a Master Builder backed by the Registered Master Builders Association. It means a better-built New Zealand.

The NZMCA is a membership based organisation representing the interests of private motor caravan owners in New Zealand.

Members receive benefits including, but not limited to, discounts on services and products, free and low cost overnight sites, a dedicated insurance scheme and a range of handy publications & digital resources.

Fellowship, camaraderie, and information sharing are also valued attributes.

What is Motor Caravanning?
Motor caravanning is described as a recreational lifestyle and the New Zealand Motor Caravan Association is synonymous with this way of life.

A broad definition of motor caravanning or “movanning” (and this includes all kinds of vehicles from caravans, fifth-wheelers, etc) is that it provides not only a means of transport but accommodation too. The philosophy behind this form of travel is freedom. Movanners are able to stop off wherever interest is piqued by local attractions without the hassle of advance booking and rigid scheduling. For many, this is the ultimate recreational lifestyle – to explore the ‘real’ New Zealand, at their leisure, enjoying everything each stay has to offer.

Unlike other methods of touring, motor caravans afford you privacy, the opportunity to take pets, and to visit friends and family without the requisite of ‘home invasion’. They allow room for you to travel with your friends or family with sizeable recreational equipment, while still in comfort. Motor caravans also give the less mobile, older or handicapped individuals, the ability to spend time in camping areas otherwise inaccessible to them.

The New Zealand Paint Manufacturers Association is the leading body representing the manufacturers and suppliers of the paint, inks, resins and adhesives industries. We are the voice of those industries providing representation in the market place and at government level.

It’s an important business sector comprising around 250 companies employing over 15000 people across the country. Our products are supplied to industries ranging from home decorating and house painting, to printing and sign writing, automotive and boat building.

Of the 250 companies involved in the industry, roughly 23 employ more than 100 people. The remainder are SMEs with the majority having less than 20 staff.

We are a Not-for-Profit Organisation.

The NZVCA’s mission is to develop a world-best private equity (“PE”) and venture capital (“VC”) environment for the benefit of investors and entrepreneurs in New Zealand.

Our activities cover the whole spectrum of investment in New Zealand private capital including Angel investment, seed and early-stage venture capital through to development capital and private equity (including management buy-outs and buy-ins).

The New Zealand Shipping Federation began in 1906 and is the key representative body for New Zealand’s coastal ship operators.

Early records of the Federation are held at the Alexander Turnbull Library. Please see: http://natlib.govt.nz/records/32042471?search%5Bpa...

Members of the Federation are:

Coastal Bulk Shipping www.coastalbulkshipping.co.nz

Coastal Bulk Shipping operates the M V Anatoki which carries bulk cargo such as wheat, dolomite, cement and fertiliser.

Coastal Oil Logistics www.coll.co.nz

Coastal Oil Logistics Limited (COLL) is a joint venture company between BP Oil New Zealand Limited, Chevron New Zealand, Mobil Oil New Zealand and Z Energy Limited. COLL is primarily tasked with providing its shareholders a safe, efficient and cost effective coordinated coastal shipping service for the transportation of refined petroleum products from Refining New Zealand at Marsden Point to New Zealand’s ports. COLL time charters two modern MR tankers from Silver Fern Shipping Limited.

Golden Bay Cement www.goldenbay.co.nz

Golden Bay Cement operates one bulk carrier out of NorthPort (Near Whangarei) to five ports.

Holcim www.holcim.co.nz

Holcim operates two ships carrying cement to ports around New Zealand.

Interislander www.interislander.co.nz

KiwiRail operates the Interislander service between Wellington and Picton. This consists of three ships making more than 4,000 crossings each year carrying over 800,000 passengers and nearly 220,000 passenger-accompanied vehicles. In addition, the fleet moves over 2 million lane metres of freight, including rail, each year.

NIWA www.niwa.co.nz

NIWA owns and operates a fleet of state-of-the-art coastal and oceanic research vessels to support marine survey research and development, focused on enhancing the benefits of New Zealand’s marine and geological resources. All three vessels are also available for commercial charter.

Pacifica www.pacship.co.nz

For 30 years now, Pacifica Shipping has been New Zealand’s leading coastal ship operator and domestic cargo carrier. Pacifica offers total transport solutions for producers, manufacturers, exporters, freight forwarders, and other shipping companies, combining the environmental advantages of coastal shipping with efficient distribution and door-to-door deliveries.

Pacifica operates New Zealand crewed and flagged vessels on the New Zealand coast, and is a proud member of the New Zealand Shipping Federation. With calls in the key ports in the North
and South Islands on a weekly basis, Pacifica Shipping is an integral part of New Zealand’s vital transport infrastructure.

Silver Fern Shipping www.sfsl.co.nz

Silver Fern Shipping operates two double-hulled tankers
moving more than 2 million tonnes of oil products (fuel and bitumen) from
Marsden Point to ports around NZ.

Strait Shipping www.strait.co.nz

Strait Shipping Limited is a privately-owned company operating two vessels between the ports of Wellington and Picton. Shipping heavy vehicles, livestock, containers and all other roll-on, roll off freight it is a vital part of New Zealand's infrastructure linking the North and South islands. Its Bluebridge passenger service provides a customer focused service for passengers and their vehicles in both the domestic and tourist markets.

The first point of contact for the Federation is Annabel Young, Executive Director annabel.young@shipfed.co.nz

NZ Apples & Pears Inc. promotes and represents the New Zealand pipfruit industry - growers, packers, and marketers of apples and pears - in domestic and export markets.

Our objectives are to:

• Develop and promote access to overseas markets;
• Identify, undertake and fund research and development relating to the New Zealand pipfruit industry;
• Speak on behalf of the New Zealand pipfruit industry and represent its interests;
• Promote the development and exploitation of new plant varieties for members;
• Provide information and organise seminars, workshops and conferences for education and discussion of members.

NZ Apples & Pears Inc. is 100% owned by New Zealand pipfruit growers.

Members

Membership of NZ Apples & Pears Inc. is open to anyone involved in growing, distributing or selling pipfruit, as well as suppliers to the industry.

This site has a Members Only section with discussion forums, practical tools and a wealth of technical information. You need to register to access these sections. Please contact the New Zealand Apples & Pears Office to register.

New Zealand Plant Producers Incorporated (NZPPI) is the peak industry body for plant producers and our industry partners. It's an opportunity for plant producers and thie community to collaborate in shaping and growing an industry body with an influential voice that delivers value to our businesses.

It grew from work to identify a model for a producer-led industry body to advance an agenda for a broader and more inclusive community of plant producers and their industry partners.

NZPPI Strategic Direction 2017-2020

We’ve captured this on one page here. There’s no rocket science. The new strategy picks up many of the themes from the National Plant Producers Summit held in August last year, and other conversations we’ve had with our members.

We are a group of business leaders from NZ-owned IT firms who have formed NZRise as a non-profit New Zealand incorporated society.

NZRise exists to represent the interests of NZ-owned digital technology businesses (we use the terms IT and “digital technology” interchangeably).

NZRise and its member companies are passionate about New Zealand technology and believe our IT industry can be a hotbed of innovation and growth. We believe New Zealand’s unique economic and cultural context provides the ideal conditions for building an industry that can meet world demand for agility, rapid development, collaboration, and innovation.

To achieve our aims, NZRise strongly represents the interests of New Zealand-owned IT companies. Whilst organisations exist and have existed to represent the whole IT industry in this country, there has never been any organisation that represents the Kiwi-owned and operated IT companies. Our focus on this group will help ensure a maximum contribution to the New Zealand economy in a manner that is sustainable in the long term and benefits New Zealand first and foremost.

As owner-operators of successful IT businesses, our members have the passion, vigilance, and long-term interest in the success of our industry to a level that cannot be matched by those that are stewards of businesses owned by others.

Having demonstrated their entrepreneurship and commitment by establishing their businesses, NZRise’s members are uniquely positioned to work with government entities, associations, and private industry, all aiming to grow the NZ IT sector into one of international renown.

Current co-chairs are Victoria Maclennan of Optimal BI and Don Christie, Director of Catalyst IT who have been working with many other business leaders over the past years.

Established in 1972, we are the industry association of the upstream oil and gas sector.

We proudly represent the companies that explore for, and produce, New Zealand’s oil and gas resources. Our Members produce an estimated 95 percent of New Zealand’s petroleum.

We also represent more than 50 associate member companies who provide a wide range of goods and services to the industry.

New Zealand’s oil and gas industry attracts a wide range of views. That is why we are committed to leading an open, honest and transparent discussion about the role of oil and gas as part of our energy mix.

As part of this commitment, we advocate on behalf of our Members with central and local government, engage with New Zealanders to help educate and build better understanding about our sector, and support our Members in the work that they do.

Oil and gas resources are owned by the Crown on behalf of all New Zealanders and we believe that by developing our industry, we can enrich New Zealand’s future – the future of our Member companies, our communities and the economic future of our regions.

Stevedoring & Ports NZ Inc. is the industry association representing companies involved in stevedoring activities throughout New Zealand ports.

Its membership includes virtually all independent stevedoring companies and those port companies that have direct involvement in stevedoring activities.

The organisation, previously known as the NZ Stevedoring Employers Association, has a strong commitment to training, improving safety standards and safe operational processes.

The Stevedoring industry is totally dependent on the New Zealand transport sector and its infrastructure. It relies on efficient roads, road transport, rail and coastal shipping.

Our members would appreciate the Minister’s views on NZ’s strategy to build a more robust transport infrastructure so they can better play their part in facilitating New Zealand’s trading future.

The Poultry Industry Association of New Zealand (PIANZ) represents the interests of more than 99% of poultry meat producers in New Zealand. It ensures that producers meet exacting standards in animal welfare, stockmanship and food safety.

PIANZ’s work includes liaising with Government on issues affecting the industry, undertaking research, and maintaining a dialogue with our overseas counterparts, scientific and research organisations such as the World Poultry Science Association, animal welfare groups, and major customers and retailers.

The goal of the New Zealand poultry industry is to remain a trusted, economic and safe source of food for consumers while meeting or exceeding the high standards imposed by world-respected regulatory bodies such as the Ministry for Primary Industries.

We are the voice of property

Property Council exists to champion the property industry

Property Council was founded 42 years ago by a small group of commercial property owners who wanted a united voice that lobbied to reduce red tape and champion the property industry. It was from these humble beginnings that the foundations were laid for a successful member association that values the benefits of shared knowledge and collective capability.

Today, Property Council New Zealand represents over 550 member companies, connecting over 10,000 property professionals, who collectively own more than $50 billion worth of property nationwide.

We believe that a thriving, sustainable property industry acts as an enabler for Gross Domestic Product (GDP); creating jobs, opportunities for growth and shaping cities that are future-proofed and functional.

We aim to deliver policy outcomes to property owners, managers, investors and associates that reduce red-tape, encourage development and enable the New Zealand economy.

In support of this we conduct industry insights, and host over 100 educational and networking events every year, connecting property professionals thoughout the country and acting as a collective industry voice..

We inform, we inspire, we connect.

We are your voice. The voice of property.

PrintNZ is the Industry Association for the print, packaging and visual communication industries.

As a national organisation, PrintNZ is committed to utilising the industry's collective strength to ensure that we have a strong and vibrant industry now and in the future.

Our experienced team works with businesses of all sizes to provide information, advice and practical assistance on issues affecting our members and our industry.

PrintNZ provides a wide range of services including:

• Employment & Industrial Relations advice
• Regular communications with members
• Information for Business Planning
• Health & Safety
• Industry Promotion
• Lobbying
• Education & Professional Development
• Networking events
• Cost savings

Read more about Member Benefits here

The Recruitment, Consulting and Staffing Association Australia & New Zealand (RCSA) is the peak body for the recruitment and staffing industry in Australia and New Zealand representing over 3,000 Corporate and Individual Members.

RCSA promotes and facilitates professional practice within the recruitment and staffing industry, promotes and protects the industry, enables better business operations and provides opportunities for networking and the celebration of exceptional people and practices.

The RCSA sets the benchmark for industry standards through representation, education, research and business advisory support to our member organisations and accredited professionals who are bound by the ACCC authorised RCSA Code for Professional Conduct through membership.

RCSA is a proud member of the World Employment Confederation, the voice of the employment industry at global level, representing labour market enablers in 50 countries and 7 of the largest international workforce solutions companies.

We represent and advocate for the plant and animal science industries.

Our members distribute and sell the majority of veterinary medicines and crop protection products in New Zealand.

Members promote responsible use of their products right through the product life-cycle, from research to disposal, and are committed to safety and sustainable agriculture.

Whether you need advice on an employment dispute or help navigating the terms of your lease, our industry and legal experts have got your back.

Thousands of restaurants and cafes consider the Restaurant Association their secret weapon for success.

Retail NZ is the leading retail trade association with a membership that represents over 65% of retail industry turnover. Members represent a wide variety of retailers, from Kaitaia to Stewart Island, from small independent operators to large national and international chain stores.

Retail NZ assists its members by providing retail advice, member benefit savings, industry information and education. We are the main retail industry lobby group to government.

We can assist you with everything from employment issues, consumer law/trading compliance, leasing matters, theft and shrinkage, to merchandising and store layouts and business planning. Most of these services are free to members.

Members receive a wealth of information including:

• The monthly NZRetail Magazine
• Talking Shop - our monthly newsletter
• The quarterly Westpac economic review
• Networking, training and educational events across the country
• Exclusive savings and offers from our partners

Find out more about membership here.

The Retirement Villages Association (RVA) is a voluntary industry association that represents the interests of registered retirement village owners, developers and managers throughout New Zealand, as well as individuals and organisations who supply goods and services to the retirement village industry.

The RVA is a national organisation that works to represent, protect and promote the interests of its members and associates.

The RVA’s principal objective is to promote a quality living environment for its members and their residents. While this is achieved in a variety of ways, one important and unique role is our auditing and accreditation regime. Registered retirement villages are required to comply with a legislated Code of Practice set out in the Retirement Villages Act 2003, which establishes the day-to-day management of the village and provides a comprehensive suite of resident protections.

Every three years all RVA member villages are required to undergo an audit by external qualified auditing agencies for their compliance against the Code of Practice. When villages pass their audit they become “accredited RVA members” and receive a certificate of accreditation to that effect. We encourage accredited villages to display their accreditation certificate where it can be seen by all visitors. The certificate is the residents’ guarantee that the village is being run in accordance with the Retirement Villages Act.

An important part of what we do is to transmit the views of our industry to public officials, that often means re-framing ideas into the language of government policy.

Straterra’s Charter or code of ethics explains the principles we stand for, and how people may expect to engage with us.

Our membership cover minerals producers, explorers, researchers, engineering and geotechnical firms, equipment suppliers, and providers of ancillary services, e.g., legal, financial, environmental.

Tourism Industry Aotearoa (TIA) is the only independent association that represents all sectors of New Zealand's large and diverse tourism industry. We accomplish what no single member or sector group could achieve by themselves.

Our Vision - A $41 billion visitor economy by 2025.

We are vocal supporters of our industry, advocating relentlessly to ensure tourism gets recognised as a vital contributor to New Zealand’s economic and social wellbeing.

Our Mission - Through leadership, influence and action, achieve tangible benefits for the tourism industry and New Zealand.

Our members range from SMEs to large, publicly listed corporates. Collectively, they represent around 85% of total tourism industry turnover. The more members and support TIA has, the stronger our influence and the more we can achieve.

Woodco is a pan-industry body which represents the common interests of the forestry and wood processing sectors.

The Wood Council of New Zealand (Woodco) was successfully incorporated under the Incorporated Societies Act 1908 on 2 March 2006.

Woodco’s members are the following associations:

1. Forest Owners

2. Wood Processors and Manufacturers

3. Farm Forestry

4. Forest Industry Contractors