Jewellers Association of New Zealand

The Jewellery Association of New Zealand (JANZ) is a Specialist Trade Section within the New Zealand Retailers Association.  JANZ is the collective voice for its New Zealand jewellery retailing and wholesaling members. 

We provide the opportunity for members to have their say on issues affecting their livelihoods and to benefit from resources and knowledge that contribute to their efficiency and profitability.

Membership is by application and annual subscription.

Key Objectives

1. To provide an organisation that promotes good practice within the industry and to encourage members to operate within the Jewellers Association of New Zealand Code of Ethics.
   
2. Communicate with members through newsletters featuring industry and product information including the latest P.O.S. technological advancements relative to the jewellery industry and to provide up to date information on education and training opportunities.
   
3. To monitor the industry and make submissions to the necessary associations or commissions on behalf of it's members if there is false or misleading advertising or trading taking place within the industry.
   
4. To continue to recruit new members using the executive, the dedicated sales team, updated literature and promotional seminars.
   
5. To develop our membership in the south island to provide strong national representation to strengthen our effectiveness as the recognised Jewellers Association.
   

JANZ Executives 2009

Chair Person	Mark Beckett	Mark Beckett Dimonds, Auckland
Executive	Monty Knight	Knights The Jewellers, Kaitaia
	Kat Gee	Kagi, Auckland Central
	Deborah Morris	The Goldsmith Jewellery Design House, Tauranga
	John Franich	John Franich Jewellers, Auckland
	Doug Erkkila	Nationwide Jewellers, Auckland
	Greg Smith	Michael Hill Jeweller, NZ National Office
Executive Director	Russell Sinclair	New Zealand Retailers Association
Trade Group Executive	Diana Dreaneen	New Zealand Retailers Association

Membership

Membership is open to any New Zealand based company, or overseas company represented in New Zealand, involved in the retailing and/or wholesaling of jewellery.

Contact Details

National Trade Group Executive
Auckland Office
Ph: 09 845 3550
Fx: 09 845 3551
Email: janz@retail.org.nz

National Office
New Zealand Retailers Association
Ph: 04 472 3733
Fx: 04 472 1071
Email: helpline@retail.org.nz

2010 Events

Discover what’s new in Jewellery at the New Zealand Jewellery Fair

This Fair will set a new standard for the jewellery trade in NZ.  The dates are September 25 and 26 September 2010 at the ASB Showgrounds, Auckland

Registration is FREE.  Go to www.nzjewelleryfair.co.nz which allows you entry to the World Famous Diamonds – a collection of masterpiece replicas – as well as an opportunity to hear the collection’s creator, Scott Sucher from the USA tell their story.

You are assured of a seat at Viewpoint 09, a panel of industry experts discussing hot topics affecting the industry, as well as seminars presented by Pandora and the Jewellery Manufacturer’s Federation.