Unions and Professional Bodies

The Association of Diving Contractors was established to represent the interests of diving contractors in New Zealand on both domestic and international fronts.

An association representing New Zealand doctors working in 'level two' urgent medical premises in both hospitals and in the community.

Professional institute of arbitrators and mediators, a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to promoting high quality, fair and efficient dispute resolution.

ARMA is the organisation for information management professionals.

The Association of Salaried Medical Specialists was established in 1989 as a professional association and trade union.

AAPNZ is a professional association for all office workers: administrative assistants and managers, executive assistants, clerical assistants, office managers, personal assistants, receptionists, secretaries and typists.

APAT provides electrical safety at your work place and is dedicated to ensuring and monitoring the competence of all its members for inspection, testing and system verification.

APIA was established in 1994 as a non-profit organisation providing an opportunity for property investors to network, learn and become more professional.

Union for professional engineering staff in the fields of industrial, aviation, marine and flight engineering.

The authoritative voice for the bus and coach industry, covering bus and coach operators, both large and small, limousine and small PSV operators, as well as other businesses associated with the industry, including coach, equipment and service suppliers.

Representing the interests of plastering and tiling contractors and employers in Canterbury. The Association seeks to advance, encourage and recognise the highest standards of professional trade craftsmanship and ethical business practice.

A list of registered Physiotherapists for the Canterbury region, with membership is currently at 95% of those Physiotherapists practicing in private practice in the Canterbury.

A national federation whose main concern is to assist member companies and individuals working professionally in customs broking and freight forwarding in New Zealand.

An amalgamation of trade unions which cover a wide span of occupations within all industries.

A not-for-profit organisation established as a trust in 1987, to commemorate the centenary of the School of Engineering at the University of Canterbury, and is based at the University.

A key international organisation promoting professional development and knowledge exchange through more than 33,000 transport and logistics practitioners in over 30 countries.

The Association of Community Access Broadcasters, New Zealand represents community access radio nationwide.

Established in 1944, the NZCF is the national organisation representing the civil construction and general contracting industry.

A non-profit organisation devoted exclusively to the health and welfare of New Zealand's education sector employees.

An organisation aiming to provide electrical workers with the opportunity to achieve some of the highest rates of pay as well as the best terms and conditions of employment in New Zealand.

Established in 1992 to promote safety for all New Zealanders, by ensuring the competency of electrical and electronic workers.

An organisation committed to promoting safe practices within New Zealand's elevating work platform industry.

New Zealand's largest trade union, representing 55,000 workers in 16 industries.

The EEO Trust's purpose is to promote equal employment opportunities in the New Zealand workplace. Services provided to employers include an "employers group", and statistical information on New Zealand's workforce.

Consisting of individuals from the disciplines of law, accounting, life insurance, trustee management and financial planning. The Council aims to encourage co-operation and fellowship between people and groups professionally involved in the process of estate conservation and taxation planning;