New members are always welcome in the NZBA, whether they are new to bonsai or not!

How to join

To become an NZBA member, you can complete the form opposite along with paying the membership fee.

Annual Individual Membership

Subscription is NZ$20 per year and due the 1st September each year. Includes an emailed PDF copy of the Bonsai Times 4 times per year plus the NZBA newsletter and access to the members page on the website, with bonsai photo galleries and previous copies of the Bonsai Times.

Pay an additional NZ$30 per year for a colour hard copy of the Bonsai Times 4 times per year, posted to your home (postage by negotiation if overseas).

Membership fees are paid annually and can be paid online or via bank transfer.

  • To pay via internet banking or

  • To pay via bank transfer, make payment to:

  • Account 03 0239 0025146 00 (Westpac)

  • Particulars: IM Sub (Individual Membership)

  • Code: BTHC (Bonsai Times Hard copy or leave blank)

  • Reference: SBrown (Use your name)

Membership Application Form

Part year Individual membership

1 September - 30 November (1 Year subs.)

  • Individual Membership (IM) Subscription $20

  • IM + Hardcopy of Bonsai Times (BT) $50

  • Plus postage if overseas for hardcopy of BT (by negotiation)

1 December - 29 February (9 Month subs.)

  • Individual Membership(IM) Subscription $15

  • IM + Hardcopy of Bonsai Times $38

  • Plus postage if overseas for hardcopy of BT (by negotiation)

1 March - 31 May (6 Month subs.)

  • Individual Membership (IM) Subscription $10

  • IM + Hardcopy of Bonsai Times (BT) $25

  • Plus postage if overseas for hardcopy of BT (by negotiation)

1 June - 31 July (3 Month subs.)

  • Individual Membership (IM) Subscription $5

  • IM + Hard copy of Bonsai Times $13

  • Plus postage if overseas for hardcopy of BT (by negotiation)

    NOTE: Payments made 1 -31 August will be deemed to be for the next financial year, select 1 Sep - 30 Nov when applying.