Port Industry Association

The Port Industry Association is the industry association representing companies involved in all port activities throughout New Zealand ports.

Registrations are NOW OPEN for the 2026 PIA Conference, Sept 28th-29th in Christchurch

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Why Be A Member

The Port Industry Association is a body that represents all operations within the Port sector. The focus is to promote, support and encourage standards and processes in training and safety.

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Person vs Machine

TechSelect is a resource for the NZ Port Industry to learn about the latest technologies being used locally and internationally to
address major health and safety risks across eight high risk environments.

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Events

The association holds two major membership events each year. These are the Annual General Meeting (AGM) and the General meeting.

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Fatigue Management

A place to share resources related to fatigue management.

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Our Story

The Port Industry Association is the industry association representing companies involved in all port activities throughout New Zealand ports.

Its membership includes virtually all independent stevedoring companies, port companies & container park companies

The organization, previously known as the NZ Stevedoring Employers Association, has a strong commitment to training, improving safety standards and safe operational processes.

The PIA provides a coordinated approach to sector issues, is one easy point of contact and can provide effective industry communication to all parties.

Our Vision

Supporting the development of a viable and sustainable Port Industry that collaborates and communicates for the benefit of all.

Our Purpose:

Our Values:

A voice for the industry
Create a strong and sustainable Health and Safety Culture
Enhance and develop workforce capability and skill
Transform industry through innovation and collaboration
Actively engage with all Industry Stakeholders

Listening and working together
Having a "safety always" mindset
Respecting diversity of thought
Creating better ways

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