Jay Marshall  -  (Chairman) Cambridge Sportsworld, Waikato

Mark Carter  -  Anderson & Hill, Christchurch

Dean Eagar  -  Eagar for Leisure, Wellington

Adrian Farnsworth   -  MA Recreational Sport, Auckland

Mike Shepherd  -  Hunting & Fishing, Westgate, Auckland

Ben Tuck  -  Broncos Sports, NZ Fishing & Shooting,  Tauranga

Pat Williams  -  John Vaughan & Co Ltd, Wellington

Representing BIANZ  -  Nigel Welch  -  On Yer Bike, Wellington

At the recent meeting of the NZSIA the Chairman presented his annual report. Confirmation was made of the current executives continuing on for 2013 with the addition of Mark Carter of Anderson & Hill.

As required, Adrian Farnsworth stepped down as Chairman. A vote of thanks was given to Adrian  for the work he has done in the four years he has been Chairman. Most importantly Adrian brought the issue of the De Minimis to the attention of the NZRA and NZSIA and has continually kept the focus and pressure on it during his term.

Jay Marshall was nominated and accepted the role of Chairman for 2013.

Sports Goods Retailing for 2012

Consumers continue to be driven to hunt for deals and discounts online. For many consumers, this has now become a game; the excitement of chasing a deal and the perceived control of extracting the last dollar discount possible is almost more important to them than the goods themselves.

For those who are expected to lead retailing in the Sports Industry and continue sponsorship and brand marketing, whilst maintaining a profitable and sustainable business, it is becoming harder.

We must accelerate the technical knowledge of our sales staff and continue to develop the reasons why the consumer must value the expert knowledge and professional service, which comes from dealing face to face as opposed to a  computer screen and the unknown.

For those of us that are working hard for our Industry and the quest to keep retailing fair and honest, we wish you all a very Happy Christmas and a very successful 2012.

Adrian Farnsworth

Chairman

Welcome to the New Zealand Sports Industry Association web site.

On this site you can find information on the NZSIA, sports retailers, sports playing areas, dimensions and equipment specifications.

FOR ALL LEGAL INFORMATION RELATING TO TRADING AND EMPLOYMENT please refer to http://www.retail.org.nz , and go to the Members Only section for Advisory Services.

Contact    NZ Sports Industry Association

                PO Box 41076, Auckland

                Ph 64 9 845 3550   Fax 64 9 845 3551

                Email   nzsia@retail.org.nz

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