Membership
Membership Grades
Membership is open to professional arborists and tree managers in private industry and local authorities, scientists, training organisations, students, and any person or group interested in amenity trees. The Association is committed to a dynamic interaction of arboricultural professionals with a dedication to maintenance of the highest standards in amenity tree care.
NZ Arb welcomes new members at any time, and we have a number of different membership categories below that reflect our diverse membership and recognise various levels of qualification in New Zealand.
Your membership helps the industry by;
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Advocacy is highly important to NZ Arb in representing the views and position of the industry to the government, the more members the bigger our voice is!
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Promoting the Profession – NZ Arb is committed to working together to raise standards and awareness of professional tree work in New Zealand
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Professional Development/Education – NZ Arb is dedicated to building educational opportunities for all its membership through the NZ Arb Annual Conference, ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ) Courses and Tree Climbing workshops and events
Individual Membership Categories (Non-Qualified)
STUDENT
Free
(3 Year Maximum Period)
For Arborist still undertaking their training. Limited to students and trainees enrolled in NZQA registered arboricultural qualifications.
BENEFITS
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Includes free ISA student membership
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Online access to the quarterly digital Tree Matters magazine
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Access to N3 business discounts
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Access to exclusive Husqvarna deals
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Discounted NZ Arb annual conference rate
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x1 login for the membership area and app
FOUNDATION
$150
Inc GST /per year
For arborists who are no longer training or have exceeded the 3 year student membership time period.
BENEFITS
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Online access to the quarterly digital Tree Matters magazine
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Access to N3 business discounts
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Access to exclusive Husqvarna deals
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Discounted NZ Arb annual conference rate
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x1 login for the membership area and app
ASSOCIATE
$110
Inc GST /per year
For individuals or companies who are not in the arboricultural industry but have an interest in the association.
BENEFITS
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Online access to the quarterly digital Tree Matters magazine
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Access to N3 business discounts
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Access to exclusive Husqvarna deals
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Discounted NZ Arb annual conference rate
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x1 login for the membership area and app
Individual Membership Categories — Qualified Arborists*
PRACTITIONER
$150
Inc GST /per year
Any qualified arborist with a minimum of level 4 National Certificate (or equivalent) or an individual that qualifies for the Grandfather clause.*
BENEFITS
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Online access to the quarterly digital Tree Matters magazine
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Access to N3 business discounts
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Access to exclusive Husqvarna deals
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Discounted NZ Arb annual conference rate
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x1 login for the member's area and app
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Use of the NZ Arb logo
PROFESSIONAL
$150
Inc GST /per year
Any qualified arborist with a minimum of level 4 National Certificate (or equivalent) that has at least 5 years of experience and 5 years of NZ Arb membership.*
BENEFITS
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Online access to the quarterly digital Tree Matters magazine
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Access to N3 business discounts
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Access to exclusive Husqvarna deals
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Discounted NZ Arb annual conference rate
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x1 login for the member's area and app
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Use of the NZ Arb logo
FELLOW
$112.50
Inc GST /per year
An approved applicant who is a qualified arborist with a minimum of level 4 National Certificate (or equivalent) that has at least 10 years of experience and 10 years of NZ Arb membership.*
BENEFITS
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25% discount on the Qualified Individual Membership contribution
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Online access to the quarterly digital Tree Matters magazine
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Access to N3 business discounts
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Access to exclusive Husqvarna deals
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Discounted NZ Arb annual conference rate
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x1 login for the member's area and app
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Use of the NZ Arb logo
* Proof of Qualification: When an individual applies for membership, a copy of their certification (NZQA level 4 or higher) must be sent to NZ Arb. If the qualification is not NZQA then an admin fee to cross-reference the qualification may be required. The Grandfather clause is based on a set level of years of experience within the industry or a similar industry which will be assessed on a case by case basis by the membership committee. Fellow Membership will be awarded by application only. Only 3 additional people per year will be eligible for the Fellow status. Details on what applications will be assessed will be made available online.
Corporate Membership Categories
CORPORATE
0-10
$450
FTE Staff*
Inc GST /year
11-50
$750
FTE Staff*
Inc GST /year
50+
$1000
FTE Staff*
Inc GST /year
Any arboricultural company with at least one qualified individual that meets the practitioner membership standard (NZQA level 4 or equivalent – see above).
BENEFITS
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Online access to the quarterly digital Tree Matters magazine
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Access to N3 business discounts
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Access to exclusive Husqvarna deals
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Use of the NZ Arb logo
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x1 Regional Tree Climbing Competition entry per year
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x1 job vacancy ad on the NZ Arb website per year
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x5 Registered Contacts
that receive all the benefits of an individual membership, including a login for the member's area and app (additional registered contacts = $30 per individual)*
DEDICATED CORPORATE
0-10
$450
FTE Staff*
Inc GST /year
11-50
$750
FTE Staff*
Inc GST /year
50+
$1000
FTE Staff*
Inc GST /year
Any arboricultural company that has held a corporate membership for a minimum of 5 years and has at least one member who has 5 years' experience post qualification.
BENEFITS
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Online access to the quarterly digital Tree Matters magazine
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Access to N3 business discounts
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Access to exclusive Husqvarna deals
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Discounted NZ Arb annual conference rate
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Use of the NZ Arb logo
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x1 Regional Tree Climbing Competition entry per year
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x1 job vacancy ad on the NZ Arb website per year
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x7 Registered Contacts
that receive all the benefits of an individual membership, including a login for the member's area and app (additional registered contacts = $30 per individual)*
* FTE = Full-time equivalent staff members. The corporate base rate will be determined by the number of FTE’s. Registered Contacts: Regardless of the size of the business, the corporate membership will still only provide 5 initial registered contacts. Additional Registered Contacts: All additional registered contacts will be added at a cost of $30 inc GST per individual. Each additional registered contact will receive all of the benefits listed above. Dedicated Corporate & Approved Contractor Registered Contacts: Once a corporate member reaches the conditions of the Dedicated Membership, they will receive x2 additional registered contacts for no extra charge and will continue to receive x2 additional registered contacts for every 5-year period that follows. This also applies to NZ Arb Approved Contractors. Individual Membership Status for Registered Contacts: The level of individual status for registered contacts will be based on the individual's qualification and history with NZ Arb as listed in the individual membership categories. All registered contacts will receive the full benefits of the corporate membership regardless of their individual membership status. Voting: Each registered contact will also represent one eligible voter on NZ Arb matters including at the AGM.