Current Initiatives

The NZPMA balances the competitive drive of individual companies with the opportunities to act collectively on significant issues.

Following are a few of the initiatives we are working on:

Government Submissions

The NZPMA keeps a watch on any new Acts, Regulations and/or Codes of Practise that may impact on the industry.

Members are made aware of proposed changes, and where required, the NZPMA makes submissions on behalf of the industry.

Following are the submissions the NZPMA have made this year:

2020 Submissions

Proposal to change the classification system for hazardous substances in New Zealand The NZPMA submitted to the implementation of the Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals, with our Overall Position being that we SUPPORT IN PART. (41kb)

Proficiency Testing

This is a free testing programme for members and is designed to provide a platform for comparative testing amongst NZPMA member companies.

Tests are carried out twice a year, with an average of 40 samples being sent in both April and September each year. A list of 15 tests is included, that can be carried out at each company’s discretion. When the results are returned, they are confidentially analysed, and a summary of all the results, along with some basic statistical data is sent to all participating members. The individual data is then compared to the summary, and confidentially returned to each company, along with any comments where the results are inconsistent.

This programme has been opened up to non-members, for a fee of $300 per test. This includes the courier of the paint sample and analysis of results.