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Fostering excellence in standard of workmanship, business ethics and services amongst members.

Top 10 Reasons to join the NZSDA

Connections & Community

Referral Network & Directory

Training & Education

Health & Safety Support

Governance

Human resources & Advice

Resources & Benefits

Conference & Regional Meetings

Awards of Excellence

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Event Calendar

Check out our upcoming events.
We hold a variety of events for NZSDA members to attend, including Webinars, Regional Meetings, the Sign Makers Conference, and the annual NZ Sign Display Awards of Excellence!
View the Event Calendar

Training & Education

We offer Education to Employment in Sign-Making.​
Developed by Master Sign Makers, our Signee courses are offered to NZSDA members as a free onboarding tool for new employees. Plus find information on apprenticeship opportunities with Competenz.
Learn More Here

Supplier Specials

See what specials our suppliers are offering this month!
Each month our suppliers launch their new products, share media releases, or promote discounts to our members!
See Supplier Specials

Mentorship Programme

Facilitating the transfer of knowledge.
Becoming a mentor offers seasoned sign makers a chance to share invaluable startup insights and hard-earned wisdom. We believe that it is our responsibility to support members that are new to running a business to ensure excellent quality of workmanship is maintained within our membership.
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Master Sign Maker

The Ultimate Sign Making Accreditation
Master Sign Maker Accreditation is for a business that demonstrates exceptional proficiency across a diverse range of signage solutions, creative designs, and production methods and has proven to be reliable, trustworthy, and highly competent over a period of time.
Learn More Here

n3 Discounts, Resources & Benefits

Adding More Value to Your Membership
As an NZSDA member, you have access to a range of resources and discounts from our business network partners, including HR services, Business Insurance, Fuel and Power Discounts and more.
View our Network Partner Discounts

Didn’t make it to our 2025 conference? Here’s a peak at what you missed out on!

We spent three days connecting with each other and celebrating the traditional history of sign making, while looking to the innovative future of the industry.
 
Thank you so much to everybody who made the effort to attend, the value of your NZSDA membership is fully realised through the networking and connections made during this event. It is an invaluable opportunity to learn and grow amongst others who have experienced the same challenges and experiences as you have.
 
Thank you also to our amazing sponsors for helping us to deliver such a successful event!
 
We can’t wait to see you all next year in Auckland for the 2026 Sign Expo!

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Introducing our Key Event Sponsors

Diamond Sponsor and exclusive importer of premium HD/video LRD video walls and signs

Platinum Sponsor and specialist signage company, who deliver bespoke signage and engineering solutions for leading brands throughout New Zealand.

Gold & Innovative Champion Sponsor. Supplying everything a sign company needs to be at the cutting edge of sign technology.

Gold & Apprentice of the Year Sponsor and experts in self-adhesive films with the widest range of products in New Zealand.

Gold & Mana Influencer Sponsor and leading sign, display and print substrate supplier. 

Gold Sponsor, supplying the world’s best brands to the sign & graphic industry. 

Gold sponsor and leader in scores of markets – from health care and highway safety to office products and abrasives and adhesives. 

Gold Sponsor, specialising in the finishing of plastics with a strong focus on research and development.

Gold Sponsor and New Zealand’s leading providers in digital print solutions.

Silver Sponsor and supplier of wide applications of plastics and innovative materials.

Silver Sponsor and a leading manufacturer of digital devices designed to help professionals transform their imagination into reality. 

Silver Sponsors and provider of signage industry specific insurance plans.

Bronze Sponsor and specialists in C02 laser, 3D printing & modelling & small acrylic fabrication services.

Bronze Sponsor and supplier of software and hardware, IT services and products.

Bronze Sponsor and one of New Zealand’s leading stencil manufacturers.

Bronze & Keith Langstone Highflyer Sponsor and official training partner for 36 New Zealand industries, including sign apprenticeships.

Bronze Sponsor and leading suppliers of innovative lighting systems.

Bronze Sponsor and a leading wholesale trade supplier to the Signage, Digital Print and Display markets nationwide.

Bronze Sponsor and the total exhibition, trade show, furniture hire and event services supplier.

NZSDA Event Supporter, helping you leverage your provisional tax payments to secure affordable business funding.

NZSDA Event Supporter, providing NZ’s #1 range of quality world class adhesives and industrial products.