Join the Society

The Ornithological Society of New Zealand (OSNZ) promotes the study of birds by organising, providing some equipment and helping to fund bird study in New Zealand.

We publish quarterly a world-renowned scientific journal ('Notornis'), a magazine ('Southern Bird') and occasional books that make available the results of bird studies in New Zealand, the southwest Pacific and Antarctica.

OSNZ is a voluntary and charitable society that depends on the enthusiasm, active participation, knowledge and financial support of its members. We have field trips that you can participate in to learn more about birds, where to find them and how to study them.

OSNZ is not a conservation organisation, but the studies its members carry out provide vital information on which sound conservation decisions can be made.

Membership Benefits

• Receive our publications for free. These include quarterly issues of Southern Bird Magazine and Notornis, an annual issue of The State of New Zealand’s Birds.  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. 
• Access to our extensive library of books and journals
• Participate in all activities and meetings of the Society. Indoor and outdoor meetings occur on a national and regional basis providing opportunities to gain knowledge on birds/ornithology and learning practical skills whilst networking with knowledgeable people.
• Get involved with surveys - 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.
• Vote in elections to appoint Officers of the Society.

Membership Secretary
PO Box 35150
Naenae, Lower Hutt 5041