Speak with the volume of a collective voice & be heard above the rest
A key purpose of the Nelson Tasman Chamber of Commerce is to influence the best commercial environment in which you can achieve your business goals.
We do this by giving business a “voice”.
We will be your advocate when you need us and can assist you in overcoming obstacles.
Services available:
- Lobbying
- Advocacy
- Representation to local and central government
- Economic reporting to business
To view a complete list of committees and their members please click here
Regional Issues
The role of this committee is to provide quality information to the Chamber Board and members about regional issues in the Nelson Tasman region, enabling them to maximise their decision making at all levels.
People on this committee will find themselves involved in many different fields; from monitoring local and national government policy to economic issues, from regular communications with local authorities to preparing submissions.
Chair of Regional Issues is Michael McMellon of Pitt & Moore. If you have an issue this committee can assist you with please email office@commerce.org.nz
Waimea Business Group
This group is focused on the issues facing business in the Richmond and Waimea Plains area, ensuring such things as appropriate infrastructure and planned growth are in place. It assists the Chamber in making submissions to Tasman District Council.
Chair of Waimea Business Group is Gary Stocker from Knapps Lawyers in Richmond. If you have an issue this committee can assist you with please email office@commerce.org.nz
Nelson Business Group
This committee looks at issues relevant to businesses located in the Nelson City Council boundary. It liaises with Council and stakeholders and assists the Chamber in making submissions to the Nelson City Council.
Chair of Nelson Business Group is Rod Fox from SBS. If you have an issue this committee can assist you with please email office@commerce.org.nz
Tourism Focus Group
The purpose of this group is to assist tourism in the region in terms of issues, rather than marketing. It is not the intention of the Chamber to compete with Latitude Nelson but, as it is an independent body, it can make submissions to Council policies that may affect tourism.
Chair of Tourism Focus Group is Richard Grimes from World of Wearable Art & Collectable Cars. If you have an issue this committee can assist you with please email office@commerce.org.nz
