Joining
the Ornithological Society of New Zealand and renewing membership
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Joining
the Ornithological Society of New Zealand and renewing membership |
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Joining the Ornithological Society |
If you are reading this but are not a member of the
Ornithological Society you would be very welcome to join us. Our membership
consists of the whole spectrum of people interested in New Zealand/South
Pacific birds from beginners with just an interest through keen birdwatchers
and amateur ornithologists to professional ornithologists, so you should
find others of a similar level to you, or find resources that are of interest
to you.
For our very reasonable subscription fee of $57.50 (students pay just $30.00 and overseas/corporate rates etc also available) you will receive a quarterly issue of this magazine Southern Bird, which is the Society’s main mouthpiece to members, has articles of bird/ornithological interest and both national and local news; a quarterly issue of Notornis, the Society’s scientific journal; an annual issue of The State of New Zealand’s Birds, reporting on the status of a group of species or those species using a particular habitat type; and from time to time either free or discounted major Society publications – for example a copy of the latest Atlas of Bird Distribution in New Zealand is currently provided free to new members while stocks last. This atlas gives a thorough overview of the distribution of every bird on mainland New Zealand and some offshore islands in its 533 pages. In addition to reading material and, with time, a useful collection of reference books, members have access to meetings, both indoor and in the field, on a national and regional basis providing opportunities to gain knowledge on birds/ornithology and learning practical skills whilst networking with knowledgeable people. Our extensive library of books and journals is open for members to borrow and view items in it. Members are also encouraged to provide data to the Society’s schemes, and sightings to the annual New Zealand Bird Report and the eBird online reporting tool. These data provide information on which research may be conducted, often with conclusions relevant to decision-making processes on the conservation of birds. For further details and/or a membership form you should take
one of three actions: |
| What do members get? | ||
As a member you will be entitled to |
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| A copy of the Society's Constitution is available for download by clicking here | ||
| How much does it cost to be a member? | ||
| Ordinary Member | NZ $57.50 | |
| Overseas Member (inc. postage) | NZ $95.00 | |
| Full-time Student Member | NZ $30.00 | |
| Overseas Full-time Student Member | NZ $50.00 | |
| Family member * | NZ $14.50 | |
| Institution/Group member | NZ $115.00 | |
| Overseas Institution/Group Member (inc. postage) | NZ $185.00 | |
| Corporate Member | NZ $290.00 | |
| Life Member (40 years and over) | NZ $1150.00 | |
| Overseas Life Member (40 years and over) (inc. postage) | NZ $2000.00 | |
* A Family Membership is
for someone living in a household with an Ordinary Member, a Life Member,
or a Fellow, and does not receive publications |
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| How do I join? | ||
You can download the membership forms from the icons below - please note there are seperate forms for members within New Zealand, Australia, and Overseas. Please download, print, complete and post the correct form to the Membership Secretary at the postal address below. Additional information can be requested from the Membership Secretary. |
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| How do I renew my membership subscription? | ||
| The yearly subscription form is either sent to you by email (if you have provided us with your email address) or as part of the Southern Bird mail-out in September. If you can't find your form, you can download a blank renewal form from the icons below - note there are separate forms for members within New Zealand, Australia, and Overseas. Please print, complete and post the correct form to the Membership Secretary at the postal address below. If you prefer to receive your reminder for subscription renewal in future by email, then please forward your email address to our Membership Secretary. | ||
Below you will find links
to the appropriate membership forms. Please note that at this stage the
same form is used for new members wanting to join the Society and for
current members wanting to resubscribe. |
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New Zealand membership form |
Australian membership form |
Overseas membership form |
Need Adobe Acrobat? |
Send a completed membership form and appropriate monies to the Membership Secretary: Yvonne Mackenzie email yvonnemackenzie@hotmail.com Cheques should be made out to the Ornithological Society of New Zealand. Payment can also be made by VISA, Mastercard or direct credit. If paying by direct credit, please put your surname as a reference for the direct credit. Contact Yvonne for the appropriate details. |
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