Membership Benefits

The NZRA Will:

• Inform members of key industry issues, events and training.
• Continue to provide new and upgrade existing member
  benefits such as equipment discounts and promotions.
• Continue to provide advice to members on business and product development.
• Facilitate annual river festival and rafting competitions.
• Organise annual rafting missions for members.
• Provide guide recruitment information for employers and employees.
• To develop relationships with mutually beneficial associations in New Zealand and overseas.

Ongoing Functions:

• Provision of industry advice and project development.
• Publication of the New Zealand Rafting Association newsletter on a quarterly basis.
• Liaise with both Maritime New Zealand (MNZ) and Sport Fitness Recreation and Industry Training Organisation (Skills Active) over new legislation and qualifications.
• Prepare submissions and lobby local and central government to protect/maintain members’ interests and the environment.
• Seek project funding from a range of organisations.
• The Annual General Meeting.
• Maintain the National Raft Guide Awards Register.
• Facilitate the role of the NZRA Executive Committee.