Founded in 1939 the OSNZ was incorporated in 1953 and now has about 1000 financial members world-wide. A feature of OSNZ is the diversity of its membership, which ranges from professional ornithologists and government institutions in New Zealand and overseas through secondary and tertiary students and experienced amateur observers to learners and beginners. No special qualifications are required for admission and membership is open to all who are interested in birds.				OSNZ AIMS To encourage, organise and promote the study of birds and their habitat use particularly within the New Zealand region. To foster and support the wider knowledge and enjoyment of birds generally. To assist the conservation and management of birds by providing information, from which sound management decisions can be derived.
Contact Details: Ornithological Society of New Zealand PO Box 12397 Wellington NEW ZEALAND Tel: (+64) 06 350 5799x213 Fax: (+64) 06 350 5623 Website: http://www.osnz.org.nz