JOINING NGA AHO WHAKAARI

WHY JOIN

There are many benefits of joining Nga Aho Whakaari, including:

ONLY MAORI INDUSTRY GROUP
We are the only industry group representing Maori working in film, video and television in New Zealand. Therefore, by joining you can help strengthen the voice of Maori industry practitioners, play a role in developing initiatives which will benefit all Maori, and meet, network with and learn from other Maori industry practitioners. 

NEWSLETTERS
You will receive regular Nga Aho Whakaari and other Maori industry news and views.
   
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
You will be able to attend workshops and seminars which we run in order to develop the skills of our members in writing, directing, producing and many other areas.

NATIONAL CONFERENCE
Each year we hold a National Conference, which members are able to attend at substantially discounted rates. The Conference is the only occasion on which all sectors of Maori working in film and television come together to discuss matters of importance to the Maori industry. 

PROTOCOLS BOOK
Members will receive a free copy of the book which Nga Aho Whakaari has commissioned on the Protocols for Working with Maori Content and Communities in Film and Television.

DISCOUNTS
Various discounts are available for members.  For example, a discounted membership rate is available to join the Screen Directors Guild of NZ for full members of Nga Aho Whaakari who work as directors, member rates are offered for Maori women wishing to attend Women in Film and Television events, and discounts are available to most other industry guild events.

WHO CAN JOIN?

Full Membership is open to anyone of Maori descent who has two or more years’ industry experience. 

Associate Membership is available to anyone who does not meet the criteria for full-membership (ie. is Maori but does not have two years industry experience, or is non-Maori).

Company/Organisation Membership is available for companies or organisations which wish to support the work of Nga Aho Whakaari.  Contact us for more information.    
NOTE Membership is subject to Nga Aho Whakaari approval. Associate Members do not have voting rights, but are entitled to all other benefits.

HOW TO JOIN

Print out the Membership Form (word document) / (pdf), fill in the details and send it with your cheque to:
Nga Aho Whakaari, PO Box 68-626, Newton, Auckland.