A question commonly asked is 'why should I join the NGIA?' As an Association member you are included in all the following activities that that the Association involves itself with:   

• Advocacy over amendments and changes to legislation.
• Industry representation at all levels.
• Liaison with Government departments, agencies and other horticultural organisations. 
• Promotion of members' products and interests. 
• Communication of topics of interest to members. 
• Working to raise industry standards. 

The Association offers a range of benefits to members:

• Arrangement of direct monetary benefits for members:
  • Insurance packages - Crombie Lockwood Insurance Brokers
  • Medical Insurance packages - Southern Cross
  • Phone & Fax siscounts - Telstraclear Limited
  • Fuel Services - Shell Card
  • Farmers Card - Retail Financial Services
  • Training , subsidised costs in nursery and retail training - NZHITO
  • Advertising, reduced rates - Lets Go Gardening Magazine
  • Banking Services, reduced fees on Business and personal Banking, Eftpos Terminals at discounted rates etc - Westpac
    
• Gardening New Zealand Gift Vouchers and Gift Cards
• NGIA National Award Programmes  
• Annual Conference   
• Go Gardening Magazine for resale 
• Members' handbook
• NGIA monthly newsletter
• Discount on Commercial Horticulture magazine
• Industry Watchdog   
• Access to training   
• Access to sector groups 

By joining you will be able to network with other individuals who have the future interest of the industry at heart. 

Membership Application Form here