Thread: NZDA worth joining.

Originally Posted by Boar Freak

Did they give a reason for charging newbies more?

When I was in Christchurch 20+ years ago they were still charging new sign ups like this. Think it was a setup cost. Dumb idea if you ask me as they are now reaping what they have sown. It was a strong club IIRC.

Originally Posted by Sideshow

This seems to be a rather strange policy if what you post here is true?
I have no reason to doubt you, but even I have read stuff wrong and then you think was I on about.
Back to the policy I think it is rather short sighted of them. The more young people we can get into the sport the better as far as I'm concerned.
Is it a one off payment? Or an annual one?

Yeah it's true. It's some half baked way to keep new members away, so the commitee can moan about memberships dropping (sarcasm). Last meeting I pointed out to a few committee members that only 8 out of 45+ members present were under the age of 50, and something had to change or the club was done for in 10 years. Lots of blowing of cheeks and shit. The old boys club aspect of my local is a point of contention. It's how a certain circle go takahe culling without the rest of the branch even being aware that it was going on. Debating as to whether I stay or not myself to be honest.

Originally Posted by Tommy

Yeah it's true. It's some half baked way to keep new members away, so the commitee can moan about memberships dropping (sarcasm). Last meeting I pointed out to a few committee members that only 8 out of 45+ members present were under the age of 50, and something had to change or the club was done for in 10 years. Lots of blowing of cheeks and shit. The old boys club aspect of my local is a point of contention. It's how a certain circle go takahe culling without the rest of the branch even being aware that it was going on. Debating as to whether I stay or not myself to be honest.

That is a real shame.

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we might be at the same NZDA @Tommy - a few months in to the new financial year and still nobody putting their hand up for the secretary position leaving a fairly obvious empty seat each club night. not exactly what you would want to see from a club perspective. good to see a young fella in the role as treasurer though

Originally Posted by Tommy

Yeah it's true. It's some half baked way to keep new members away, so the commitee can moan about memberships dropping (sarcasm). Last meeting I pointed out to a few committee members that only 8 out of 45+ members present were under the age of 50, and something had to change or the club was done for in 10 years. Lots of blowing of cheeks and shit. The old boys club aspect of my local is a point of contention. It's how a certain circle go takahe culling without the rest of the branch even being aware that it was going on. Debating as to whether I stay or not myself to be honest.

Originally Posted by LOC

we might be at the same NZDA @Tommy - a few months in to the new financial year and still nobody putting their hand up for the secretary position leaving a fairly obvious empty seat each club night. not exactly what you would want to see from a club perspective. good to see a young fella in the role as treasurer though

Yep that's the one. Have had the odd nudge to give that role a crack, but already do a couple sundays a month on the range and my missus would be pretty displeased as I already work some Saturdays.
They need new members, and putting a barrier up is stupid stupid stupid.

Originally Posted by Tommy

Yeah it's true. It's some half baked way to keep new members away, so the commitee can moan about memberships dropping (sarcasm). Last meeting I pointed out to a few committee members that only 8 out of 45+ members present were under the age of 50, and something had to change or the club was done for in 10 years. Lots of blowing of cheeks and shit. The old boys club aspect of my local is a point of contention. It's how a certain circle go takahe culling without the rest of the branch even being aware that it was going on. Debating as to whether I stay or not myself to be honest.

Takahe culling? I thought that was the Nelson branch!

Originally Posted by deer243

Ive been a member for a couple of years or so now and i supposed i didnt really know the full details of all the benefits one gets being a member. After making some enquires a couple of new things have come to light that some members may not know(as no one i know had heard of it lol) and others that may now consider joining so thought i share them here.

1. All senior members get a 10 % discount at Hunting and fishing.
2 You get a discount travelling on the interislander ( 45 each way, plus different prices for cars etc)
3 You get a 2000 dollar basic insurance cover that covers all hunting equipment while hunting.(i believe it covers things like if you lost your rifle in a river, broke your gps etc etc )
4 Plus the usual 10 million general liability insurance and 1 million dollar insurance against fires plus the normal things (ie use of ranges, huts, nzda nights, HUNTS coruses etc)

Membership 120-125 cant quite remember

Not all stores and only on certain items depending on owner

Originally Posted by HNTMAD

Not all stores and only on certain items depending on owner

So maybe 10% off cheap fleece clothing? I like the liability cover though

Originally Posted by HNTMAD

Not all stores and only on certain items depending on owner

Thats Nelson fukd then Fat boy Scully doesnt hand out discounts willy nilly.

Originally Posted by veitnamcam

Thats Nelson fukd then Fat boy Scully doesnt hand out discounts willy nilly.

yeah and that .........at Hutt Valley is the same....worked there and got written the riot act many times lol

Originally Posted by veitnamcam

Thats Nelson fukd then Fat boy Scully doesnt hand out discounts willy nilly.

Was thinking the same. Might email HnF head office and ask what the policy is with NZDA members so its clear. Blenheim seem good buggers so if they honour the 10 per cent could be well worth buying over the hill as i cant see nelson giving out 10 pcent unless its a national deal though head office as the email stated all senior members get 10 p cent, not at just some stores etc. Watch this space...

Originally Posted by deer243

Was thinking the same. Might email HnF head office and ask what the policy is with NZDA members so its clear. Blenheim seem good buggers so if they honour the 10 per cent could be well worth buying over the hill as i cant see nelson giving out 10 pcent unless its a national deal though head office as the email stated all senior members get 10 p cent, not at just some stores etc. Watch this space...

Only H&F I would use personally would be Kaikoura. Seem to actually have service and it was good

Best bet would to Google 'NZDA branches' and see what comes up.
Mr Google has been very helpful in the past - for me and my 'less thoughtful' enquiries.

i think the line from H&F HO is it will be each stores decision

H

Originally Posted by HNTMAD

i think the line from H&F HO is it will be each stores decision

H

I would agress cause they are all "franchises" or independently owned under the H&F banner