Benefits of membership include, but are not limited to the following:
Enhanced Credibility & Industry Recognition
- Membership demonstrates your commitment to safety, compliance, and professional standards.
- Enhances your credibility with clients, regulators, and industry partners.
- Access to EWPA branding to showcase your company as a trusted and accredited provider.
Industry-Leading Training & Compliance Support
- Provides updates to industry led training programs and certifications.
- Ensures compliance with WorkSafe and industry related legislation.
- Helps your business stay compliant with local and national workplace safety regulations.
- Provides guidance on risk management and best-practice MEWP operations.
- Provides regular Guidance documents and Safety bulletins.
Industry Advocacy & Representation
- EWPA represents members in discussions with government and regulatory bodies.
- Ensures your business stays ahead of policy changes, licensing requirements, and industry updates.
- Gives your company a voice in shaping future industry regulations.
- Global affiliations with International EWPA Organisations
- Positions your company as a trusted provider in the access equipment industry.
- Access to networking opportunities, industry events, and potential business partnerships.
- Keeps your business informed on market trends, technological advancements, and industry innovations.
- Promotion and discussion via social media such as LinkedIn.
Exclusive Member Resources & Support
- Access to EWPA member resources, advertising opportunities, FAQs, Code of Conduct.
- Access to members only discounted EWP stationary, safety signs, labels, stickers, etc. via our webstore.
- Technical support, operational guidelines, and legal assistance.
- Training programs, events, and certifications.
- Connections with industry leaders, suppliers, and service providers via our member’s area.
- Have your business listed on our website so potential customers can find you. Categories include Suppliers, Manufacturers, Rental Companies, Service Providers & Trainers.
- Free Contract templates, terms of hire agreements, and legal support.
The Elevating Work Platform Association of New Zealand is committed to providing professional and effective representation across a broad spectrum of industry & equipment categories, including areas of compliance to ensure that preferred outcomes are achieved wherever possible.
The primary objective of the EWPA is to promote best and safest practices for the use and maintenance of Mobile Elevating Work Platforms. We fulfil this objective by advocating for consistently high standards of MEWP related training, and in areas of maintenance and certification.
New Members
All membership with the EWPA requires approval from the Board prior to an invoice being issued. Membership is subject to final approval by the EWPA Board of Directors.
Membership Fees
$400 plus GST per annum.
Please note that the membership period is from 1 April to 31 March. Pro-rata discounts are not available.
Upon receipt of the Membership fee, you are registered as a Member of the EWPA. Membership fees are payable in advance annually (financial year, 01 April to 31 March).
Membership will be extended automatically for successive 12-month terms, unless written notice of intent to resign from the EWPA is received at least 30 days prior to the end of the financial year.