Become a Transporting New Zealand member

1. Membership and Application
By submitting this application, the applicant confirms that all information supplied is true and complete. Membership is granted on acceptance of this application by Transporting New Zealand (TNZ) or delegated TNZ staff, in accordance with clauses 18 and 19 of the Constitution and upon payment of the applicable membership fee.

TNZ may accept or decline an application at its sole discretion. Successful applicants become Members upon acceptance and are bound by the Constitution, Rules, and these Terms and Conditions.

2. Annual Subscription and Fees
The annual subscription and any other membership fees are set each year by the TNZ Board. Membership runs from 1 July to 30 June and renews automatically each year unless written notice of resignation is provided before the start of the next membership period.

Members joining during the year will have their fee adjusted to reflect a fair and appropriate charge for the remainder of the membership period.

Payments may be made by bank transfer, credit card, or direct debit. All invoices are payable within 14 days unless a payment plan or direct debit arrangement is in place.

3. Failure to Pay
Under clause 27 of the Constitution, a Member who fails to pay their subscription or levy within 20 working days of the due date becomes unfinancial.

Unfinancial Members:
• Have no membership rights
• Cannot vote, attend or participate in Society activities
• Cannot access TNZ premises, resources, or member-only information
• Remain liable for all arrears

If arrears remain unpaid after 40 working days, the Board may terminate membership under clause 29.4(a).

4. Voting Rights
Voting rights are governed by clause 16.2 of the Constitution. Only Operator Members and Life Members have voting rights.

These Members are entitled to:
• Attend and vote at General Meetings (rules 37–43)
• Appoint proxies or authorised representatives (rules 24 and 38)
• Vote on written resolutions (rule 45)
• Vote in elections for Officers (rule 93)

Associate Members, Retired Members, Corporate Members, and any other membership classes do not have voting rights. To exercise voting rights, a Member must be financial and have paid all subscriptions and fees due (rule 23).

Cessation of Membership
Membership may cease by resignation, dispute resolution, death or liquidation, or by Board resolution where:
• The Member has failed to pay fees within 40 working days
• The Member has brought the Society into disrepute
• The Member no longer meets membership criteria

Former Members must stop holding themselves out as Members, return all TNZ materials, and remain liable for any unpaid subscriptions or levies (clause 31).

6. n3 Membership
As part of TNZ membership, each Member organisation is entitled to an n3 business discount account, provided under the n3 Membership Agreement. TNZ pays the n3 membership fee on behalf of Members.

Members agree that, to receive n3 benefits:
• Their organisation will be registered with n3
• They will comply with the n3 Membership Agreement
• They accept the n3 Privacy Policy
• n3 may contact them regarding trade cards and benefits

TNZ does not control n3’s discount structure or service delivery.

7. Privacy and Data Use
TNZ complies with the Privacy Act 2020. Personal information is collected to administer membership, maintain the Register of Members, provide services, share benefits such as n3, deliver events, and communicate with Members.

By signing this form, the applicant confirms they understand and agree to TNZ’s Privacy Notice and the n3 Privacy Policy. Member contact details may be shared with approved TNZ commercial partners for member-only discounts unless the member opts out.

8. Member Responsibilities
Members agree to:
• Abide by the TNZ Constitution and Rules
• Pay subscriptions and levies when due
• Keep contact information current
• Nominate an authorised representative if the Member is a body corporate (rule 24)
• Use member-only information responsibly, acknowledging that some resources are confidential and not for public or media release