Olives New Zealand

Benefits of Membership

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

Olives New Zealand welcomes your interest in becoming a member and to help you with your decision we have listed below the key benefits which will assist you in making your decision.

• Certification– access to the Olives New Zealand Certification Programme to ensure and certify your product is EVOO (not available to Associate Members)
• OliveMark – only available for use by Olives New Zealand members
• New Zealand Extra Virgin Olive Oil Awards – access to entry of New Zealand’s most prestigious olive oil awards
• Conference – brings members together to learn and to share experiences
• Olive NZ Newsletter – Olives New Zealand’s informative monthly newsletter
• Voting rights – your chance to make a difference at the Annual General Meeting
• Representation– as part of a recognised industry group
• Branch membership – membership of Olives New Zealand will guarantee you membership to the Olive New Zealand’s branch in your region
• National Programme Templates – recognised by MPI and one version including an exemption for growers who package their oil
• Olives New Zealand website – you will have full access to restricted member website pages including those on Research and Marketing, Latest News, Minutes of Meetings, etc.
• Olive Grove Listing – free on the Olives New Zealand website with a hotlink to your own website (if available)
• Buy/Sell Listings – free listings on the Olives New Zealand website in the Buy/Sell section
• Olive Growers Best Practice Manual – access via the website to the most comprehensive New Zealand specific olive grower manual available
• Referrals – from potential purchasers who approach Olives New Zealand for local suppliers
• Referrals from Media wanting to feature NZ olive industry (TV, magazines, radio)
• Referrals – for sponsorship of prestigious events
• Research – access to up-to-date research, an essential part of our future
• Professional Development – access to courses run by Olives New Zealand
• Promotional Activities – Olives New Zealand promotes NZEVOO and the OliveMark to the consumer and other interested groups
• Merchandise Material – members can purchase a variety of merchandising products to help promote/sell their products (bags, brochures, DVDs, etc.)
• Discounted rate for Aust and NZ Olive Grower magazine – AUD29.50 per annum
• EVOO Brokerage – Olives New Zealand provides a brokerage service between people wishing to sell bulk EVOO and those wishing to buy.