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MEMBERSHIP

The Alpaca Association New Zealand offers all new breeeders and parties associated with the industry, a cordial invitation to join our organisation.

The current membership is spread throughout New Zealand and includes farmers, lifestyle block owners and city folk looking for an alternative lifestyle. The rare and absolutely adorable alpaca has captured the hearts of thousands of New Zealanders ensuring a healthy and vibrant organisation.

New breeders and suppliers to the industry are encouraged to join our Association.

BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP

  • A comprehensive information pack covering all aspects of owning and breeding alpacas.
  • Three A4 colour alpaca magazines posted April, August and December
  • A 16 page, colour tabloid - extra copies available for clients
  • Ability to register your animals on an international database. Prospective purchasers will be comforted by the fact that the animals are registered.
  • An invitation to join the voluntary Tb scheme
  • A membership directory of all financial members throughout New Zealand
  • An invitation to advertise and promote your business or farm on the Alpaca Association New Zealand website
  • An invitation to attend workshops, shows and field-days organised through the Association
  • An invitation to attend educational workshops on fleece, health issues, showing, birthing, shearing and many other issues of interest.
  • An invitation to attend the Associations annual conference - overseas guest speakers are normally invited
  • An invitation to nominate animals for showing at the A & P shows throughout New Zealand
  • Finally and probably most importantly - access to knowledge. There is a real wealth of knowledge within the industry - by joining the association you will be better informed, make many new friends and become passionate about your animals.

Application form (2007/08)
Adobe Acrobat format (.pdf, 42kb)
Microsoft Word format (.doc, 59kb)

To join please print an application form (above) and send with payment to:

Toni Soppet,
AANZ Administrator
P O Box 6348
Christchurch

Email - membership@alpaca.org.nz