Why Join?

Your membership directly supports the Alexander Turnbull Library’s vital work. As a Friend, you become part of a community dedicated to preserving New Zealand’s stories for future researchers, genealogists, and history enthusiasts.

Member Benefits

  • Connecting with fellow heritage enthusiasts at our regular events
  • Physical copies of our publications delivered to your home
  • Supporting important cultural preservation work

Join the Friends

Membership runs from 1 April to 31 March.

Membership Options

Individual Subscription
Student
$20
Individual Subscription
Non-waged
$38
Individual Subscription
Waged
$45
Double membership subscription$62
Institutional membership – NZ$73
Individual membership – Overseas$62
Institutional membership – Overseas$90

How to Join

We have recently simplified the Friends Membership process. Enter your details in the form below and choose the appropriate level of membership, enter your payment details below that, and we’ll take care of the rest. 


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If you don’t have a credit card, you can still pay via internet banking:

  1. Pay online: Transfer your membership fee to
    BNZ 02-0534-0043670-000
    Reference: Your name + “New Sub”
  2. Send your details: Email turnbullfriends@gmail.com with:
    • Your name and postal address
    • Membership type you’ve paid for

Renewing? Use the same bank details with reference Your name + “Renew”

Need an invoice? Email us at turnbullfriends@gmail.com