Membership

Membership of the Heraldry Society of New Zealand is open to anyone with an interest in heraldry, whether as a scholar, artist, genealogist, designer, historian, student, or curious beginner.

Tuatara with heraldic shield Members help support the study, appreciation, and development of heraldry in New Zealand, while joining a community of people who share an interest in coats of arms, flags, symbols, history, and identity.

Why join?

The Heraldry Society of New Zealand brings together people who value heraldry as a living art, a historical discipline, and a distinctive way of expressing identity. By becoming a member, you help sustain the Society’s work and encourage wider understanding of heraldry throughout New Zealand.

Learn

Explore blazon, arms, badges, crests, flags, and the traditions that shape heraldry.

Connect

Meet others with similar interests in heraldry, history, art, genealogy, and civic identity.

Support

Help advance heraldic education and public awareness in New Zealand.

Contribute

Share research, artwork, discoveries, talks, and examples of heraldry from around the country.

Discover

Find heraldry in public places, institutions, families, schools, churches, and communities.

Membership benefits

Members receive access to Society communications and opportunities to take part in the Society’s activities. Benefits may include:

Quarterly journal, The New Zealand Armorist
Talks and events
Newsletter or communications
Community of members
Opportunities to contribute

Who can join?

Membership is open to anyone with an interest in heraldry. You do not need to be an expert, and you do not need to have your own coat of arms. The Society welcomes beginners, experienced heraldists, artists, designers, historians, genealogists, students, collectors, and anyone curious about heraldic design and tradition.

Members may be based in New Zealand or overseas. What matters most is an interest in the study, appreciation, and responsible use of heraldry.

Join or renew

Please choose the membership category that applies to you. Subscriptions are payable in New Zealand dollars.

If paying by internet banking or direct credit, please make the appropriate deposit to the Society’s account: BNZ 020100 0052027 00.
Please ensure that the deposit reference clearly identifies who is making the payment, both for BNZ and for the Society’s Treasurer.

Membership category	Details	Fee
Member	Includes an electronic copy of The New Zealand Armorist.	NZ$35.00
Member — Print	Includes a hard copy of The New Zealand Armorist.	NZ$45.00
Student	For students who are not older than 24.	NZ$20.00
Library subscription	For non-member libraries receiving a hard copy of The New Zealand Armorist.	NZ$45.00
Library member	For member libraries receiving a hard copy of The New Zealand Armorist.	NZ$45.00

Start here

Step 1: Complete the membership form

Please complete the membership form before making payment so the Society can record your details, membership category, postal address if needed, and any donation.

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Step 2: Pay by PayPal

Use the checkout below to enter the amount for your membership category. Donations are always appreciated.