Government Representation

Submissions to Parliament

The Government Relations role of the Association involves liaison between the retail industry and Government and related administrative agencies on a wide range of issues likely to affect the retail industry in New Zealand.

This involves:

• regular meetings with Government Ministers, opposition spokespeople and senior officials from a broad spectrum of Government Agencies;
• preparation of submissions and appearances before Parliamentary Select Committees;
• regular interviews with the news media, including print, radio and television;
• representation of the interests of the retail industry on various government Committees and Working Parties.

Contacts:
Barry Hellberg                                    Louise Evans                           04 472 3733                                       04 473 2051 
021 673 480                                       027 270 3555
bhellberg@retail.org.nz                        levans@retail.org.nz