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"The New Zealand Retailers Association will be the key promoter of a vibrant and sustainable retail sector"

The NZRA assists members by providing retail advice, Member benefit savings, industry information, education and we are the main retail industry lobby group to Government. 

news

• 2 January 09 - Packaging Accord on track for 20% plastic bag reduction News Release.doc (93.50 KB) PLASTIC BAGS INFORMATION SHEET.pdf(117.67 KB)
• 27 December - Media Release 2008 Reflections and 2009 Predictions 
• A Win Win deal for our members. Westpac and the NZRA have come up with a special deal on EFTPOS terminal leasing. NZ Retailers-Westpac EFTPOSPlus Membership Offer.pdf(271.79 KB)
• Class Act: Introducing the new Waste Minimisation Act. Click here to find out more.
• December - Changes to KiwiSaver. Click here to find out more.
• 4th December - NRF 98th Annual Convention & EXPO in New York City, 11-14 January 2009. Click here to find out more.
• 2 December - Christmas is fast approaching learn How to protect your business from Card-Not-Present fraud.doc(47.00 KB)
• 1 December - The end of the year is creeping up fast and there is no better time to purchase a new Ford.  We have put together a fantastic NZRA Members click here to find out more.
• 22 October - Global Entrepreneurship Week-NZ for more information click here
• 17 October - Congratulations to all the 2008 Top Shop® Winners and a big thank you to all our Sponsors for their support. Click here to view the 2008 winners.  

Ask us first - Advice and information

• 90 day trial periods from March 2009 -web news.doc(24.50 KB)Under the Employment Relations Act Amendment Bill passed last week, employers with fewer than 20 employees may agree to a trial period of up to 90 days with new employees.
• Spray Paint Cans Sales Law - STOP - Stop Tagging Our Place - Information Brochures and posters produced by the Ministry of Justice for retailers of Spray Paint Cans is available in soft copy now.  Make sure that your business complies with the legislation on selling and storing spray paint cans!
• New Zealand Retail Market Analysis - May 2008.pdf
• Paper on the potential impacts of climate change and climate change policy on New Zealand retailers CLIMATE CHANGE.pdf
• KiwiSaver
• Reduce store theft!  If you suspect theft is occurring in your store, members can give one of our security experts a call for free advice)

Better off by Association - member savings

• The NZRA has negotiated an arrangement with Gilrose Finance for our members providing a simple, convenient and flexible service solution for you and your customers, with fast approvals.
• See a full list of member savings
• Visit our online directory for a listing of suppliers that specialise in serving the retail sector

Training & events 

• 2009 is an exciting year for Training & Events click here to find out more.

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