Aotearoa New Zealand
New Zealand Tattooists Guild
A national industry body representing professional tattoo artists, and the people they tattoo, across Aotearoa New Zealand.
Aotearoa New Zealand
A national industry body representing professional tattoo artists, and the people they tattoo, across Aotearoa New Zealand.
Who we are
The New Zealand Tattooists Guild Inc. is a not-for-profit industry body for tattoo artists working in Aotearoa New Zealand. It brings the profession together under a shared standard of skill, care and conduct, and gives it one clear point of contact for government agencies, media and the public.
Tattooing in New Zealand has long operated as a community of skilled practitioners without a formal national body to speak on its behalf. The Guild exists to fill that gap. It represents the interests of professional artists in conversations about health, safety and regulation, and works to make sure those conversations are informed by the people who actually do the work.
The Guild is incorporated under the Incorporated Societies Act 2022 and is governed by an elected committee. It does not operate for private profit. Its purpose is the standing of the craft and the people who practise it.
What we stand for
Encouraging education, a high standard of art and technical skill, and sound health and safety practice across the profession.
Working with government so that any tattoo licensing or policy protects the health and safety of the public without placing an unfair burden on small businesses.
Being a clear point of contact for media and public agencies, so the industry is represented accurately and responsibly.
Get in touch
Media, government and public enquiries are welcome. Tattoo artists interested in membership can find details on the membership page.