What a Retail Meat New Zealand Membership Can Do For You
Our main objective at Retail Meat New Zealand is to support excellence in our industry by providing support for our members through communication, leadership and expertise. We aim to meet this objective by helping our members gain the most out of their businesses by providing opportunities to excel in their craft and maximise exposure to both industry and consumers with the events that we run. We keep our members on top of media issues and consumer trends by providing regular and timely industry and media updates and we encourage them to continue pushing the boundaries as a forward-thinking industry.
Member Benefits
Communication
We keep our members informed with regular email updates, sharing the latest news and developments in the retail meat sector. Our biennial wage survey provides exclusive data to help you stay competitive with industry-specific insights.
Stay connected by following us on Instagram and Facebook @RetailMeatNZ, where we share updates, activities, and highlights from across the community.
Representation
We advocate for our members, driving change on issues important to the retail meat sector. As a collective voice for the community, we connect members and engage with consumers and media when needed.
Our Board of Directors, representing butchers, supermarkets, and protein partners, ensures we make informed decisions with insights from across the industry.
Events and Activities
We organise a variety of events, from small gatherings to high-profile industry occasions. While some events are exclusive to members, most are open to all within the industry, with members receiving discounted tickets or registration. Our events include competitions, award dinners, the annual RMNZ conference, and access to international butchery competitions and tours.
Business Services
In addition to these benefits, you'll also receive updates, industry insights, and valuable information from Retail NZ on a regular basis. This will include "Talking Shop," a weekly newsletter delivered every Monday. We believe this partnership with Retail NZ will add significant value to your membership and provide you with unparalleled assistance in growing your business.
If you are an independent butcher, a membership with Retail Meat New Zealand automatically grants you dual membership with Retail NZ, New Zealand’s leading retail association.
This collaboration aims to provide you with enhanced support and a wider range of resources to help grow your business.
Retail NZ can offer advice, support, and direction in a range of business areas:
Advocacy and Representation:
Retail NZ acts as a united voice for the retail industry, advocating for your interests and providing representation. They actively engage with government bodies and policymakers to address issues affecting your business.
Networking Opportunities:
Connect and collaborate with a community of fellow independent retailers through Retail NZ's networking events and forums. These events provide a platform to share experiences, learn from peers, and establish professional relationships.
Retail NZ Helpline:
Utilise the Retail NZ Helpline, a dedicated service offering expert advice and guidance on a wide range of retail-related matters. Whether you have legal queries, employment concerns, or need assistance with compliance, the helpline is there to support you.
Training and Education:
Enhance your skills and knowledge through Retail NZ's training programs and workshops. These educational opportunities cover topics such as customer service, visual merchandising, digital marketing, and more.
Industry Expertise and News:
Gain access to a wealth of industry knowledge, expertise, and best practices through Retail NZ's comprehensive resources. From business management to operational insights and market developments and trends.
Cost Savings:
As a member of Retail NZ, you can take advantage of exclusive discounts and special offers from a range of service providers. From insurance to marketing services, these cost-saving opportunities can help maximise your profitability and reduce operational expenses.
Retail NZ Advice Line
As part of your Retail NZ membership, you have unlimited access to their Advice Service for expert support on employment, consumer, and business-related issues.
Simply call 0800 472 472 or email advice@retail.kiwi for assistance.
The Advice Line offers:
Guidance on topics such as holidays, leave, performance management, discipline, staff issues, consumer theft, and compliance with the Consumer Guarantees Act and Fair-Trading Act.
Access to ready-to-use templates, including employment agreements, employee letters, lay-by contracts, credit sales agreements, and more.
Peer reviews of employment documents to ensure accuracy and compliance.
This invaluable resource ensures Retail Meat NZ members have the tools and advice they need to navigate challenges with confidence. Visit the Retail NZ website for more information.
these are just some examples of how to Retail NZ advice line can help members.
Not a meat retailer?
No worries! We have an affiliate membership option for other businesses who support our industry such as ingredients suppliers, machinery and equipment companies, training providers, packaging and labelling suppliers and many more. We know that each and every company has different objectives, so please get in touch so we can tailor benefits to suit your business and help you get the most out of your membership.
Membership Fee Structure
Members are defined as those businesses involved with the selling of meat/meat products, either directly or indirectly. This includes retail butchers, supermarkets, small-goods manufacturers, wholesalers, brokers etc.
Affiliated members are defined as those businesses that provide support services or products such as ingredients, equipment, packaging etc, and industry bodies.
The fees as outlined below are based on a 12 month period. All costs exclude GST
Members with one store $412.13 excl GST (annual flat fee)
Members with two to four stores $624.43 excl GST (annual flat fee)
Members with five or more stores - cost to be determined by the team, please contact us
Affiliated members $624.43 excl GST (annual flat fee)