About NorthChamber
Who Are We?
NorthChamber is a “for-purpose” organisation focused on empowering and enabling Northland businesses to thrive. we do this through advocacy, building connection and capability and celebrating the many great businesses we have in Northland.
Formed in 1902, the Chamber is one of 20,000 Chambers worldwide, and 29 in New Zealand.
The Chamber is governed by a Board of Directors and led by a CEO and supported by a passionate and capable team.
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
NorthChamber 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
NorthChamber 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
View the NorthChamber Constitution – 2024 NorthChamber Constitution
Strategic Plan
View the Chamber Strategic Plan – NorthChamber Strategic Plan 2022
Annual Reports
- NorthChamber Annual Report 2024
- NorthChamber Annual Report 2023
- NorthChamber Annual Report 2022
- NorthChamber Annual Report 2021
- NorthChamber Annual Report 2020
- NorthChamber Annual Report 2019
- NZCCN Annual Report for 2018
- NZCoCN Annual Report for 2017