NZSDA Updates
President’s Post – February 2026
Happy New Year! I hope you all had a great break and that 2026 is off to a strong start with good, profitable work and a full pipeline.
February 4, 2026
Happy New Year! I hope you all had a great break and that 2026 is off to a strong start with good, profitable work and a full pipeline.
A Wellington sign writer has made industry history by becoming the first person in New Zealand to officially qualify in the Digital Signage strand of the sign making apprenticeship since its introduction.
As we kick into the new year, we’re focused on developing the plans we set at our December strategy meeting, making sure the industry has strong opportunities to connect, learn, and grow. These goals were set ahead of time so we could dive straight into the year with momentum, and with a solid foundation already in place.
ACC’s new campaign shows how active recovery and staying connected to the workplace can help people recover faster and return to whānau, work and life, sooner.
Important changes to four ACC regulations have come into effect, delivering an improved and fairer experience for affected clients.
One of these changes includes 12 new additions to ACC’s Schedule 2 list of occupational diseases.
December is finally upon us and with it the usual end of year madness as we prepare to shut up shop for a couple weeks of sunshine and celebration.
As the year wraps up, we’ve been reflecting on the conversations, challenges, and wins we’ve shared with NZSDA members in 2025. Once again, it’s been a privilege to support the people behind the signs.
Before we all disappear into the madness and magic of Christmas, I wanted to stop, take a breath, and reflect on just how far we’ve come this year as an association.
After two years of active membership and integration within the NZSDA community, Julie and Blair’s hard work has paid off as they have officially been awarded Master Sign Maker accreditation.