DIARY 2015
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Seasons Greetings We are pleased to be able to provide our combined memberships with your 2015 Diaries. Although small, this Diary is just another way that we’re working to support you in your business ventures. The IMVIA, VSF, RCA and Vesia are all trade associations determined to provide benefits and services to you, our members. Our core business is to support, represent and advise you on legal, technical and political issues. In addition we provide added value benefits such as group buying privileges and specialist support; we continue to look for additional services to assist our members. All four Associations are close knit teams where everyone answers the phones. Please call us if you have any questions or if you’re in any way uncertain about matters that affect your business. That’s why we’re here. Our contact details and other information is listed on the following pages. With your continued support the IMVIA, VSF, RCA and Vesia will continue to work for our respective memberships, delivering you excellent value.
IMVIA ~ making the difference!
VSF
David Vinsen Chief Executive IMVIA
Neville Boyd President VSF
RCA
Vesia
Tony McHugh Chairman 021 958 089
Peter Kung Executive 09 579 2554
IMVIA: Phone: Fax: Email: Web: Staff:
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0800 0 IMVIA (0800 0 46842) or + 64 9 573 3058 + 64 9 573 3062 info@imvia.co.nz or imvia@imvia.co.nz www.imvia.co.nz Chief Executive – David Vinsen Membership & Technical Services Manager – Malcolm Yorston (Including Technical support for VCA members) • Policy Analyst - Kit Wilkerson
VSF: Phone: Email: Web: Staff:
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+ 64 9 261 1682 vsf@cstnexia.co.nz or vsf@vsf.co.nz www.vsf.org.nz Neville Boyd – President Ph 0274 300 249 Suzanne Russ – Administration
About the Imported Motor Vehicle Industry Association The Imported Motor Vehicle Industry Association (IMVIA) is the premier body representing independent motor traders of new, used and imported vehicles, Japanese, UK and Singaporean exporters, shipping companies, ports companies, customs agents, logistics companies, compliance shops and many others in the industry For nearly 3 decades, the IMVIA has worked hard for members; over the next we will be working even harder. That’s why we are the first choice for you. • • •
We protect the future of your business We keep the door open for used imports We constantly lobby government
IMVIA membership benefits include: • • • • •
Technical expertise and advice Industry leadership and advocacy Statistics and analysis International relationships and information Ways to save you money
The IMVIA is governed by its National Executive who work to ensure that the IMVIA provides members with the services they need.
Appointed annually, members of the 2012/2013 National Executive are: • • • • •
Chairman North Island - Graeme Macdonald, Auckland Chairman South Island - Lloyd Wilson, Dunedin Vice-Chair North Island - Frank Willett, Auckland Vice-Chair South Island - Nick Owens, Christchurch Secretary - Alistair Sheard, (Chartered Accountant), Christchurch
The IMVIA is proud to have Autohub as a partner and to be sponsored by: Armacup Maritime Services, Autosure, Jacanna Customs, JEVIC, Nichibo, Ports of Auckland Ltd and VINZ.
About the Vehicle Service Federation The Vehicle Service Federation was formed as the New Zealand Service Station Proprietors Federation (Inc.) in 1961. In the 1980’s we changed our name to Service Station Federation. In 1996 to recognise the changing dynamics of the automotive industry, the current name of the Vehicle Service Federation was adopted. The Federation has always been a pressure group, and exists for all members of the automotive trade. The current executive are committed to the industry and have 100% belief in the VSF mission statement: • • •
To provide services, education and assistance to the automotive industry. To secure the future for members in the automotive industry in New Zealand. To help you run your business - not tell you how to run it.
VSF Executive members are: •
Neville Boyd (Auckland) is the current President of the federation and has experience in all aspects of the trade, having operated a workshop, service station and was a LMVD for many years.
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John Jensen (Tauranga) Over 30 years in the trade, the last 20 running his own business. Now operating a WoF business in the Western BOP.
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Allan Murray (Huntly) was previously Service Manager for Waikato Nissan agents. Allan & Bronwyn then set up Allan Murray Farm Services which has been operating since 1977.
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Tony McHugh (Auckland) RCA Chairman – Senior Repair Certifier. Previously owner/ operator of own Panel repair business.
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Dennis Miller (Auckland) former automotive trade owner/operators for many years.
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Darryl Mortimer (Fielding) has had 35 years in the trade. Starting as an apprentice in Nelson, and for the last 25 years has owned his own workshop in Fielding.
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Brendan Cartwright (Christchurch) has worked in the automotive industry for over 30 years, the last 15 in his own business.
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Peter Kung (Auckland) is the VESIA executive member on the VSF. Peter runs his own auto electrical business in Penrose.
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Deane McMillan Wellington RCA executive member & Owner/Operator of his own Panel/Paint business
VSF is proud to have Unitec, Stocks & Manukau Institute of Technology as Corporate sponsors.
About the Repair Certifiers Association Code of conduct The Association expects high standards from its members. The primary objective of the Association is to present itself and its members to the Compliance Industry and Land Transport New Zealand as competent, responsible and accountable.
About the Repair Certifiers Association Repair Certifiers are a group of professional panel beaters involved in the structural examination of Imported Motor Vehicles. They are licensed by NZ Transport Agency to inspect and coordinate satisfactory repair methods to retain the integrity of the NZ motor vehicle fleet. To become an authorised Repair Certifier, a panel beater must apply to NZ Transport Agency, Vehicle Certification Unit. He will be expected to sit and pass proficiency tests to a high standard. The VSF have details about the Application Pack and can provide access to an Approved Induction course. Phone Suzanne on (09) 261 1682, go to www.vsf.co.nz and use the Contact Us feature for information, or email rca@vsf.co.nz
The Executive: •
Tony McHugh - Chairman (Auckland)
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Duncan Morrison (Auckland)
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Bob Kistemaker (Auckland)
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Ewen Darling (New Plymouth)
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Deane McMillan (Wellington)
About Vesia Vesia members work with the RCA members to certify the integrity of the Electronic Systems in vehicles. They are a group of highly qualified auto electricians with special expertise in the problems associated with SRS particularly. To become a member one must produce evidence of proficiency & equipment necessary, & work with a Repair Certifier in his area. A proficiency test & other conditions apply. The members of the association will be strategically situated countrywide. At present the Auckland members are driving the association. •
Wayne Frost
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Simon Forsey
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Peter Kung
Details of their phone numbers are on the website at www.vsf.org.nz
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