Membership

Join the organisation that is committed to New Zealand's whitewater rivers. By becoming a Whitewater NZ Member, you directly contribute to our ability to preserve New Zealand's whitewater resources.

List of clubs | Individual Membership | Club Membership | Associate Membership

Whitewater NZ has three classes of membership:

Individual Membership

Individuals can join for $30 (NZD) for a year's membership, receiving NZ Canoeing and voting rights at the AGM. This is designed to suit people outside the club system, who nevertheless wish to support the work of Whitewater NZ (especially in Access and Conservation).

Three ways to join:

Cheque: Print the Individual Membership Form (PDF, 14k) and mail it to us with an enclosed cheque.
Internet banking: Deposit $30 (plus any donation) to National Bank 06-0831-0157519-00 (put your surname and initials in the reference field), then email membership@rivers.org.nz with your name, address and transaction details.
Credit Card: use your credit card via Paypal (you don't have to be a Paypal member).

Club Membership

Clubs may join any number of members (minimum 5) for a low $10 for a year's membership per member, receiving NZ Canoeing per member and voting rights in proportion to their current paid membership. The lower membership fee is intended as recognition of the valuable role clubs play in the New Zealand recreational canoeing community. Members who join through a club can choose to receive NZ Canoeing via the club or mailed direct (for an additional postage fee).

Clubs may mix and match Subscription durations and Mailing options to suit their member's requirements. We recommend clubs make suitable adjustments to their membership processes and forms so that their members are aware of Whitewater NZ Membership options.

View and print the Club Membership Form (PDF, 17k).

List of New Zealand clubs, including those offering Whitewater NZ Membership.

Associate Membership

Associate members may join for $30 for a year's membership, receiving NZ Canoeing (plus additional newsletter subscriptions for $10 each) but do not have voting rights. This membership class is recommended for canoe-related organisations such as outfitters, outdoor centres, Government departments and clubs that do not wish to join any members (for example, flatwater racing clubs).

View and print the Associate Membership Form (PDF, 15k).