Members and Friend comparison
Compare the benefits and annual subscriptions for the different classes of Member and Friend.
Join as a Member or a Friend?
If your primary interest is in supporting us, attending our events with discounted tickets and receiving other occasional offers, consider joining us as a Friend of Royal Society Te Apārangi. Everyone can become a Friend.
If you’re actively working or studying (or have worked) in science, technology or humanities, we encourage you to apply to become a Member of the Royal Society Te Apārangi.
Compare benefits and annual subscriptions
If you are unsure whether to join as a Member or a Friend, or which category of Membership suits you, view the table below for a comparison.
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Membership classes (and subclasses) |
Compare with |
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Professional |
Professional ECR |
Associate |
Student |
Friend |
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Annual subscription (membership fee) |
$180 ($45 Retired) |
$90 |
$120 ($30 Retired) |
$30 |
$30 |
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Online member portal |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
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Discount subscription rates to Society journals |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
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Invitations and early notification of lectures and other events |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Links to over 100 world research institutions and organisations worldwide |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
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Member-only e-newsletters |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
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Discount to ticket price for the Society’s lectures and other events (when available) |
25% |
25% |
15% |
15% |
15% |
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Participate in a discipline-based Electoral College |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
No |
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Vote in Council elections |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
No |
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Receive a copy of the annual review |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
No |
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May use the post-nominal initials MRSNZ |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
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Lapel pin (membership badge) |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
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Notification of papers on policy and emerging issues |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
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May be considered for participation on expert panels |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
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Participate in ECR Forum |
No |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
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Information about Friends activities |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
I want to become a Friend, what's next?
Great! Visit our online Friend sign up form to become a Friend today.
I want to become a Member, what's next?
Great! Please read Details on becoming a Member for everything you need to know before you apply.