CEO UpdateMy first week – what have I been doing? Relaunch of Aviation NZ - Stakeholder Function
At this function, Samantha Sharif, the incoming CEO for Aviation NZ spoke about her vision for Aviation NZ to Lead, Inspire and Grow the NZ aviation industry. Read more here Weibo - What is it?There is now an Aviation NZ page on the major Chinese social media site, Weibo. This allows us to talk regularly to influencers and purchasers about the New Zealand aviation offer. We can now include content from you, at an annual fee of $500 per company. More info here Would you like to save 40% of your total energy costs?Would you like a $5000 contribution to an energy audit? We have negotiated with EECA (the Energy and Efficiency and Conservation Authority) to run an energy audit and conservation programme in the aviation industry. They will co-fund 50% of the costs companies incur in undertaking the audit and implementing a conservation programme, up to $5000 each. Companies typically save 10 to 15% of their total energy costs as a result of the programme – some have achieved 40%! We now want to involve you – volunteers please. More info here Would you like to save $200,000 pa on external suppliers?Membership of Aviation NZ entitles companies (and employees) to N3 Cards, which improves your buying power. Over 100 suppliers belong to N3 (formerly GSB). Even if you do business with one of those suppliers, you can retain your existing relationships and access any savings available through the buying power of N3. In aviation manufacturing, it is possible to save up to 52% off the list price from one N3 supplier. Several members spent over $1m through N3 last year and saved almost $200,000. Companies such as Noel Leeming belong and your staff can buy from them – a real value add that you as an employer can give your staff. Interested in Other Export Markets?Elections ahead in India and Indonesia and they are affecting aviation in both countries. If you are interested in latest developments in those markets (and China and Vietnam), email john.nicholson@aviationnz.co.nz for the latest profiles. |