Project Management Institute of New Zealand
New Zealand Chapter of the Project Management Institute (www.pmi.org) PMINZ was established in 1994 (as a chapter of the Project Management Institute) to encourage the development of professionalism in Project Management within New Zealand. PMINZ currently has over 1,500 members throughout New Zealand with active Branches and Groups. Northern - Auckland, with sub-branches in Hamilton and Northland Central - Wellington, with a sub-branch in Hawkes Bay - includes North Island from Wellington to New Plymouth and Gisborne South Island - Christchurch, with sub-branches in Nelson and Dunedin Anyone interested in project management is welcome to attend their local Branch monthly meeting to network and listen to a guest speaker. PMINZ also provides many professional development opportunities through the annual conference, seminar series and facilitation of study groups for those wanting to gain their Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. There are also Special Interest Groups that cater to the different industries.