Waikato Aquarium Society
Individual Membership
At just $30 a year you’ll meet some great people that share the hobby, and can get involved in some fun club activities
Student and Senior Membership
For only $15 a year! We’ve all been struggling students, and we’re all going to end up a bit older; The club can help you keep your aquarist hobby alive and well
Family and Corporate Membership
$40 a year gets your entire family in as members, or join as a corporate, and we can help advertise your products
Join the club
Joining is easy! Download and fill out the form, send to us, and make payment. Simple!
About us
Welcome to the Waikato Aquarium Society
The Waikato Aquarium Society is an FNZAS (Federation of New Zealand Aquatic Societies) affiliated club for fish keepers in Waikato, New Zealand.
We are a friendly group of people of all ages that enjoy fish keeping.
We have a meeting on the first Thursday of each month at 7pm. Take a look on the facebook events page to see what’s coming up!
We try to keep things interesting with guest speakers, often have a sales table, and the club has a huge library if you need to read up on anything.
Here are our previous elected committee members
Also read why this website is now privately owned by Paul Willard
Club meetings, events, and fun
We have regular social events for current financial members, and visits to members homes to view their aquariums and ponds. We have trophies to be won for best Aquariums in several categories, and other annual awards. We also try to run a couple of big events each year such as the Aquatic Expo we held in Hamilton and club trips to places of interest like the National Aquarium and events with clubs from other areas.
The first Thrusday of every month
Benefits of joining the club
Financial members of the club receive a club card, which can be used to get discounts at local stores, and also get a membership card for the FNZAS which covers stores across New Zealand.
FNZAS website and forums: http://aquariumworld.nz/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/FNZAS/
This affiliation gives us access to many great resources, gives us a voice and networking on a national level with other clubs, and representation at an official level to MPI who manage policy around fishkeeping and importing.
We’re a social bunch
Our Facebook page has become a brilliant community with very active buying and selling, but if you would like to support the club and join in our “real world” events sign up and become a financial member!
Joining is Easy
Chat to one of our members
Join us at a meeting
We meet on the first Thursday of every month at the Commerce club on Collingwood Street.
Join the club!
Fill out a membership application, and get started right now!
So you’ve still got questions?
Any membership enquiries feel free to come along to a meeting and see what it’s all about or flick an email to the club at members@waikatoaquariumsociety.co.nz
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I sell live fish of your facebook page?
No sorry, Facebook does not allow the sales of livestock, including fish.
Do I get any discounts?
Yes! As a member, you are also a member of FNZAS which offers discounts around the country. Ask a committee member about your FNZAS member card.
Is there cheap beer?
As a club member you are also an associate member of the Waikato Commerce club, which gets you access to affliated clubs around the country. Ask a committee member about this.
How do I contribute?
We hold an annual AGM, and each committee positions is deemed abandoned each year. This means that each year a committee is nominated and voted in; maybe you’re interested in being on the committee? Or maybe you just want to help out? that’s cool! we have lots of things going on that need people.
I’m a fish breeder, how can you help?
We have a fish breeding registery which you could be part of. We hold a register of who breed what, and when.
I want help with my aquarium?
Come along to a meeting, join the facebook group, get involved. We’re a diverse group of people that all love keeping fish.
Contact Us
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