Joining Te Rōpū Whakahau

Te Rōpū Whakahau is a growing association of Māori in working in library and information management. Te Rōpū Whakahau offers an extensive support network across Aotearoa New Zealand for Māori library and information workers. This support ranges from regional and national activities to simply socialising with other members. Te Rōpū Whakahau also embraces Māori working in museums, galleries and archives.

Members' benefits

Personal members of Te Rōpū Whakahau are entitled to:

Join the Te Rōpū Whakahau general mailing list
Printed copies of the quarterly pānui posted free of charge to your mailing address
Discounts for attendance at the Hui-ā-tau
Attendance at members' rates to the annual LIANZA conference due to the partnership agreement with LIANZA

How do I join?

There are four types of subscription to Te Rōpū Whakahau:

Personal membership - new member: $20.00
- applicant must be of Māori descent
- entitled to one vote at the annual general meeting (AGM)
Personal membership - renewing member: $50.00
- applicant must be of Māori descent
- entitled to one vote at AGM
Associate membership: $50.00
- any individual, group or institution
- no vote at AGM
Institutional membership: $100.00
- Māori group, organisation or institution
- entitled to one vote at AGM

Subscriptions are valid for one financial year beginning each June. To apply for membership to Te Rōpū Whakahau, download a membership form, fill out your details and the type of membership applied for, and send the completed form along with the appropriate payment to:

Te Kaitiaki Putea
Te Rōpū Whakahau
PO Box 5409
Lambton Quay
WELLINGTON 6145

Cheques should be made payable to Te Rōpū Whakahau.