About BIANZ

The mandate of the Baking Industry Association of New Zealand is to support and promote the baking industry and its products, and take a leadership role in growing the base of bakers and baking apprentices in New Zealand.

The members of the BIANZ are comprised of owners and managers of a wide variety of bakery-related businesses across the country, including bakery, cafe, catering and pastrycook businesses.

We manage several initiatives focused on promoting the industry, serving our members and recruiting new apprentices. These include:

• Members Buying Group discounts and special offers
• Youth Careers Expo Exhibits
• Apprentice training support in partnership with Competenz Skills 4 Work
• Annual Member Conference
• Food Safety and Health Programmes
• NZ Baker of the Year – Annual Member Contest
• Bakers Journal
• Media Relations Campaign
• Counsel on Staffing and Immigration Issues