The New Zealand Game Industry Board is a statutory marketing authority established by regulations made under the Primary Products Marketing Act 1953. The Board collects information about the game industry and uses this information to help its members. Specific information which is collected includes data about industry production and export volumes and prices, support for research into the processing area, development of industry grading standards and product specifications and, in particular, market research, and strategy development and targeted promotions.
Structure
The Board representation comprises four appointees nominated by the New Zealand Deer Farmers' Association, three nominated by the New Zealand Deer Industry Association, one of whom represents velvet processors, and one government nominee. The Game Industry Board has a Research Trust.