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NZ Chambers of Commerce Northland

Who Are We?

The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Northland (Inc) is a non-political, non-profit organisation which represents the full spectrum of business interests, both small and large, in Northland – retailing, service, manufacturing exporters, importers and other organisations.

Formed in 1902, the Chamber is one of 20,000 Chambers worldwide, and 29 in New Zealand.

The Chamber is governed by an elected President and Board of Directors, supported by skilled and professional staff.

Northland Chamber History

Since 1902, the Northland Chamber of Commerce has served the needs of the Northland business community through its public policy and advocacy initiatives and its business development programmess and services.

No matter what your vision is for your business’ future, the Chamber is prepared to help you achieve your goals and take your business to the next level. The Chamber’s wide range of programmes and services will help you attract new customers, expand your business base, reduce your costs of doing business and assist with networks and referrals that will further your business goals.

The Chamber also works to ensure that Northland has a business-friendly environment, where all businesses can grow and prosper. With this, comes paying close attention to the quality of life the region offers our members’ employees and families. The Chamber works to make a difference in Northland’s future and to help Chamber members’ businesses grow.

Mission

Our mission is to inspire and influence business vitality.

We do this by positively influencing the environment in which businesses operate and by providing “opportunities, products and services” that will improve the success and vitality of business.

Mission Objective

NZ Chambers of Commerce Northland will contribute to the continuous progress and success of its members by:

Assisting members to achieve maximum success, and;
Encouraging and assisting members to measurably and continuously improve efficiency and effectiveness to produce long-term profit and positive societal consequences as measured by internationally recognised performance indicators.

Charter

NZ Chambers of Commerce Northland is a voluntary association of companies and individuals engaged in business activities in the Northland region.

It is dedicated to the development of international, national and regional trade through:

Freedom of enterprise for those who by their individual and corporate talents contribute real economic, social and cultural wealth to the community.
The development of a market economy in which there is minimal interference from central and local government.
The strengthening of Northland’s place as New Zealand’s commercial, industrial and communications centre, offering an exceptional quality of life.
Assisting the development of the region as a desirable commercial and industrial environment for its citizens.

Constitution

To access Northland Chamber of Commerce Constitution click link – Constitution updated signed version 22.8.12

The Chamber Board and Staff

The Chamber is run by skilled and professional staff, supported and governed by an elected President and Board of Directors.

Rebecca Varley (Marketing & Relationship Manager),
Stephen Smith (CE) & Janette Dobbs (EA to CE)

Chamber Board	Company	Position
Jeremy Tauri	Plus Chartered Accountants	President
Tim Robinson	Bernina Northland	Vice President
Danny Douglas	Gilmore Taylor Associates Limited	Treasurer
Ryan Welsh	WRMK Lawyers	Board of Directors and Immediate Past President
Murray Broadbelt	Employer Services	Board of Directors
Virginia Craig	Henderson Reeves Connell Rishworth	Board of Directors
Brett Donovan	Donovan Group NZ Ltd	Board of Directors
Tony Shi	Switch MSP	Board of Directors
Ken Wilson	GT Advantage	Board of Directors
Sue Walters	Ricoh Northland	Board of Directors
Auriole Ruka	Te Puu Ao Charitable Trust	Board of Directors
Sarah Blithe	Hubands energy	Board of Directors
Jeroen Jongejans	Dive! Tutukaka	Board of Directors

View board profiles

Current membership fees are: (INCLUDING GST)

Business Start-Up (trading less than a year)	$149.50
65+ – Retired individual membership (non- voting rights)	$51.75
Not for Profit	$201.25
1 – 3 Employees	$201.25
4 – 6 Employees	$304.75
7 – 9 Employees	$419.75
10 – 50 Employees	$603.75
51+ Employees	$851.00