About Master Painters New Zealand

The idea of a national body started in Canterbury back in 1913. Today Master Painters New Zealand has 14 member associations throughout the country.

Master Painters is represented on the Associated Industries Group of Business NZ, the Masters Group of Trade Associations, the NZ Subcontractors Federation, the New Zealand Paintercraft Trust, Inland Revenue Department, Standards New Zealand, Site Safe and Occupational Safety and Health. These ties enable them to maintain an open line of communication on behalf of their members.

We also we play a substantial role in the control of Apprenticeship training and education. Maintaining a close relationship with the Painting and Decorating Industry Training Organisation.