The Nelson Property Investors Association, NPIA, is a non-profit organisation developed to provide an opportunity for property investors to network, learn and become more professional.

The Nelson Association is one of 20 throughout New Zealand.

Here are six great reasons to become a member:

1. Be encouraged to become a better landlord rather than a rent collector.
2. Improve your profitability and spend less time on your investments.
3. Access the experience of other property investors.
4. Receive free publications and discounts on related products and services.|
5. Increase your investment knowledge through expert guest speakers.
6. Get a tax deduction on your membership fee.

The inaugural Tenant of the year competition has been highly successful.

These are the winners.

1st place: Craig Campbell

2nd equal: Barry Woodhead

2nd equal: Judy and Grant Pinkham



The Nelson Mail reporter and photographer turned up at the prize giving which resulted in a positive article in the newspaper. Congratulations to the winners and thanks for those landlords who nominated their best tenants.

Councillor Gale Collingwood said she enjoyed being on the judging panel and thought the scheme was a great idea and it definitely will build a better public image of tenants and landlords.