Georgina & Caroline Evers-Swindell win gold at Athens. Photo: Photosport

The New Zealand Sports Industry Association Inc was formed in March 1987 by merging the NZ Sports Dealers Federation and the NZ Sports Goods Industries Association into one organisation.

This body was called the NZ Sports Goods Association which held its first AGM in June 1987.

Pat Williams, John Vaughan & Co Ltd., was elected President and Jack Carter was appointed Executive Director.

In March 1997 the association changed its name to the NZ Sports Industry Association Inc to reflect the changing type of membership.

As from the 1st April 2007 the NZ Sports Industry Association became a specialty trade group within the NZ Retailers Association Inc

Contact: NZ Sports Industry Association  PO Box 41076 Auckland.           Ph 64 9 845 3550    Fax 64 9 845 3551  Email kmaunsell@retail.org.nz

• to promote the sale of sporting leisure and recreational equipment and services to the consumer through the member chain of supply.
• to encourage New Zealanders to take more active part in sport and recreation.
• to educate and assist our members to operate effective, profitable and successful businesses.
• to influence Government and other legislative bodies on issues in the best interests of the industry.
• to develop and maintain benefits and services for all sectors of our membership.
• to maintain an organisation structure that addresses the expectations and the needs of industry.
  

Sarah Ulmer powering her way to victory at Athens. Photo Photosport

 The New Zealand Sports Industry Association is a trade membership association made up suppliers and dealers formed in 1987 to help strengthen and integrate the activities of members involved in the sports industry.

The NZSIA is now a specialty trade group within the NZ Retailers Association Inc.

Dean Eagar

The  Executive meets four times each year to discuss and progress the interests of members involved in the sports industry.

The Executive comprises the following members:

Dean Eagar - Eagar for Leisure Ltd    

Adrian Farnsworth - Head NZ

Ben Tuck - Broncos Sports

Pete Burilin - Rebel Sports

Terry Thomson - Sportsworld

Pat Williams - John Vaughan & Co Ltd     Life member

David Bern, Chris Brittain, David Danneford, Ian Dunsmore, Jay Marshall, Ron McKenzie, Murray Smith, Colin Taylor, John Vaughan, Jeremy Wells, John Wells, Pat Williams.

APPAREL/FOOTWEAR:   SUPPLIER:  Winner:  Brittain Wynyard & Co Ltd  Runner Up: New Balance NZ  Most Improved:  Texas Peak NZ Ltd.  REPRESENTATIVE:  Winner:  Chris Horrocks - Brittain Wynyard & Co Ltd  Runner Up:  Gary Fitzgerald - New Balance NZ   RETAILER:  Winner:  Shoe Clinic - Wellington.  Runner Up:  Shoe Clinic - Hamilton.

OUTDOORS/FISHING/SHOOTING:   SUPPLIER:  Winner:  Douglas Johnson & Co Ltd  Runner Up:  Black Magic Tackle   REPRESENTATIVE:  Winner:  Paul Stevens - Tight Lines Ltd  Runner Up:  Mark Peterson - Scott Agencies Ltd   RETAILER: Winner:  Allan Millars Hunting & Fishing NZ - Dunedin  Runner Up:  Hamills NZ - Christchurch

GENERAL SPORTS:   SUPPLIER:  Winner:  Sporting Goods Specialists  Runner Up:  Brittain Wynyard & Co Ltd   REPRESENTATIVE:  Winner:  Jono Craven - Sporting Goods Specialists  Runner Up:  Michael Lilley - Brittain Wynyard & Co Ltd   RETAILER:  Winner:  Stirling Sports - Shore City  Runner Up:  Anderson & Hill Sportspower - Christchurch.