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General Rules

These Rules are made pursuant to s32 of the Royal Society of New Zealand Act 1997 (“the Act”).


Bicultural Commitment

In giving effect to the objects for which the Society is established, the Society shall encourage policies and practices that reflect New Zealand’s cultural diversity and shall, in particular, have due regard to the provisions of, and to the spirit and intent of, Te Tiriti o Waitangi (the Treaty of Waitangi).


The following Rules were amended 30 June 2022 by the Council of the Royal Society of New Zealand Te Apārangi.