OUR CODE OF ETHICS

Preamble

Purpose

• Promotes ethical behavior and professionalism.
• Ensures compliance with key legislation, including relevant parts of the Biosecurity Act, Plant Variety Rights Act, and the Employment Relations Act.
• Supports respectful interactions and collaboration within the industry.

Principles

• Members will act honestly and transparently in their business dealings.
• All interactions with members, employees, stakeholders, and regulatory authorities will be conducted respectfully and professionally.
• Adherence to relevant laws and regulations relevant to the plant production industry is expected.
• Members must respect the privacy and confidentiality of others.
• Members must respect gender and ethnic equality.

  
  Alignment with NZPPI Constitution

• This Code supports Section 8.1, which covers membership cessation for actions detrimental to NZPPI or the industry.

  Responsibilities

• Avoid dishonest practices, such as misrepresenting products or services.
• Support fair competition and transparency within the industry.
• Prevent harassment, discrimination, and exploitation of workers, volunteers and colleagues.
• Maintain compliance with relevant parts of the Employment Relations Act, Biosecurity Act and Plant Variety Rights Act.