The New Zealand RFID Pathfinder Group
New Zealand's only independent source of information and guidance on RFID technology — connecting practitioners, researchers and industry to unlock real value from EPC/RFID standards.
Proudly supported by GS1 New Zealand and Times-7.
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Members of the Pathfinder Group are some of the most experienced RFID practitioners in New Zealand.
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Gain intimate knowledge of RFID and help develop new global standards alongside industry leaders.
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Browse our growing library of case studies, research reports and white papers.
Reports, case studies & white papers
Ground-breaking research from our members — putting RFID to work across NZ industries.
Halal meat traceability from New Zealand to Malaysia
Ground-breaking research with GS1 New Zealand demonstrating robust supply-chain traceability and product authenticity for Halal beef exports using EPC UHF RFID standards.
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EPC RFID standards for livestock traceability
Tracing deer from a Geraldine farm through a Canterbury meat processor to retail in Hamburg — assessing EPCIS as the backbone for end-to-end livestock traceability.
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Pathfinder's UHF RFID Demonstrator is open
Voice-enabled, hands-free inventory and 'smart' transactions on RFID-fitted shelves — showing how UHF RFID transforms healthcare, retail and logistics. Visit us at GS1's College Hill office in Auckland.
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Does RFID reduce 'out of stocks'?
A Wal-Mart-commissioned study across 24 stores examined the impact of RFID on out-of-stocks. Preliminary findings suggest the technology makes a substantial difference for retailers, suppliers and consumers.
Read the findingsIndependent guidance you can build on
We bring together leaders from across the supply chain — manufacturers, distributors, retailers, academics and regulators — to accelerate adoption of EPC/RFID technologies in New Zealand.
- Vendor-neutral adviceRecommendations grounded in standards, not sales targets.
- An expert communityEngage with NZ's most experienced RFID practitioners and researchers.
- Standards leadershipShape user-driven standards that make RFID interoperable across industries.
Ready to put RFID to work?
Get in touch with the Pathfinder Group, ask a question, book a demo, or join the membership shaping the future of RFID in New Zealand.