Membership - NZ Warbirds

Membership

A surprisingly inexpensive way to become associated with ex-military aircraft!

As a member you will have numerous opportunities to be involved with Warbirds aircraft and the various fly-ins, air show events and our at-home open days.  Your volunteer services are also welcomed particularly as we expand our NZ Warbirds at Ardmore collection and operational activities.  Your membership also entitles you to the use of our facilities including the club rooms and bar at our NZ Warbirds headquarters at Ardmore.

We currently have three membership categories with a subscription year commencing 1st of June and ending 31st of May.

Associate Membership

$135.00 per year

NZ Warbirds associate membership is suitable for non-flyers.  It includes:

  • Joining like-minded people with a passion for aviation and in particular New Zealand’s aviation history
  • Opportunities to participate in the upkeep and operation of heritage and classic Warbirds aircraft
  • Volunteer as a host to visitors at NZ Warbirds at Ardmore collection
  • Free entry into the NZ Warbirds at Ardmore collection and NZ Warbirds shows and events at Ardmore
  • Access to social facilities, club rooms and bar at Ardmore
  • Receive our Ops Order monthly email publication
  • Discounts on NZ Warbirds merchandise
  • Exclusive subscription offer to the Classic Wings aviation magazine
  • A 20% discount on historicalmachines.tv subscription

To apply to join, please download, print and complete the membership application form and return it to our office or email to office@nzwarbirds.org.nz

Membership Form

Full Membership

$195.00 per year

NZ Warbirds full membership includes:

  • Joining like-minded people with a passion for aviation and in particular New Zealand’s aviation history
  • Access to NZWA aircraft syndicates and other Warbird aircraft operated by NZWA (subject to conditions)
  • Access to the approvals issued to NZWA by CAA for aerobatic, formation and display flying.
  • Access to experienced NZWA flying instructors around NZ
  • Opportunity to attend training seminars and development courses
  • Discounted Z fuel for members private aircraft
  • Members rates for hangarage of privately owned Warbird type aircraft (as space permits)
  • Full voting rights at the Annual General Meeting
  • Opportunities to participate in the upkeep and operation of heritage and classic Warbirds aircraft
  • Volunteer as a host to visitors at NZ Warbirds at Ardmore collection
  • Free entry into the NZ Warbirds at Ardmore collection and NZ Warbirds shows and events at Ardmore
  • Access to social facilities, club rooms and bar at Ardmore
  • Receive our Ops Order monthly email publication
  • Discounts on NZ Warbirds merchandise
  • Exclusive subscription offer to the Classic Wings aviation magazine
  • A 20% discount on historicalmachines.tv subscription

To apply to join, please download, print and complete the membership application form and return it to our office or email to office@nzwarbirds.org.nz

Membership Form

Affilate Membership

$195.00 per year

This is a joint membership with another organisation that has similar objectives to NZWA. Currently Affiliate Membership is available to members of Classic Flyers at Tauranga – a joint collaboration.  You must remain a financial member of both organisations to retain valid joint membership. If you choose to resign from either one of the organisations your membership will revert to the relevant equivalent and price of the organisation you remain a member of.
It includes all the benefits of being a Full NZ Warbirds Association member (except voting at the AGM), plus the following at Classic Flyers, Tauranga:

  • Earn and redeem reward points on all food and beverage purchases in our Avgas Café
  • Best price on any functions booked and held at Classic Flyers
  • Emailed copies of our newsletter containing updates of news and events at the museum

To apply to join, please download, print and complete the joint application form and return it to Classic Flyers, Tauranga.

Membership Form

  • Enjoyed watching the airshows. Never saw anything like that before! Would really recommend it and it's worth the ticket.

    sheemalshivani December 2022

  • Wow, thats an amzing day full of discovery and nature. Loved the cruise! You guys rock.

    Mike McVey Gisborne NZ

  • Lovely cafe with a great view of all the planes taking off. The museum guides are super friendly and my son absolutely loves coming here. Highly recommended.

    Dianechen10 February 2020

  • Fantastic opportunity to get up close to some of the icons of New Zealand’s aviation history - with the majority being flyable examples. Knowable guides to fill in any gaps in your own knowledge. Topped off by an amazing scale model collection.

    MarkR986 October 2020

  • Interesting guided visit around the War Birds Facility, get up close to the war planes. Beautiful display. Would suggest combine with a visit to the Auckland Botanical Gardens. A Great Auckland Day Out.

    Sandra S February 2020

  • Amazing collection of aircraft. Lovely staff and well worth the drive from Auckland .if lucky enough to be at the weekend, you may see the incredible aircraft flying.

    274peterr December 2022

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The calm before the show. Corsair 48 on the flight line of our recent Warbirds on Parade airshow on March 10th. It was a stunning sunrise 🌅 👍 📸 Brian Amerasinghe 📍Ardmore Airport #keepemflying #warbird #avgeek #aviation #aviator #aviationlovers #corsair #fg1d #voughtchance #aviationphotography #pilot #flying #flight #photographer #yak#instagood #onlyinnz #nz #newzealand #aotearoa #pioneer #purenz #IfYouSeekNZ
The Roaring Forties returning from the recent Classic Flyers Aero Day 2024 with Ardmore Airport in the distance. 📸 Paul Johnston #keepemflying #warbird #avgeek #aviation #aviator #aviationlovers #harvard #northamerican#aviationphotography #pilot #flying #flight #photographer #instagood #onlyinnz #nz #newzealand #aotearoa #pioneer #purenz #IfYouSeekNZ
CORSAIR FLYING TODAY! Corsair NZ5648 will be flying today (Sunday 14th) with takeoff at 1100am. Come down to NZ Warbirds at Ardmore and check it out. #keepemflying #warbird #avgeek #aviation #aviator #aviationlovers #corsair #fg1d #voughtchance #aviationphotography #pilot #flying #flight #photographer #instagood #onlyinnz #nz #newzealand #aotearoa #pioneer #purenz #ifyouseeknz
Battle of Britain Flypast✅. It’s always privilege to commemorate such an historic day in aircraft of the same era. Did you see us? 📷Rob New #keepemflying #warbird #avgeek #aviation #aviator #aviationlovers #lestweforget #battleofbritain #harvard #northamerican#aviationphotography #pilot #flying #flight #photographer #instagood #onlyinnz #nz #newzealand #aotearoa #pioneer #purenz #IfYouSeekNZ
Good news for NZ warbird enthusiasts with the confirmation that the FG-1D Corsair ZK-COR took to the skies yesterday after a 6 year hiatus in storage. Newly rated Corsair pilot Frank Parker took this picture yesterday of his view flying the historic fighter to Omaka from Hood Aerodrome. We can’t wait to see this aircraft performing at airshows again! It’s been long over due. #keepemflying #warbird #avgeek #aviation #aviator #aviationlovers #corsair #fg1d #vought #voughtf4ucorsair #harvard #northamerican#aviationphotography #pilot #flying #flight #photographer #instagood #onlyinnz #nz #newzealand #aotearoa #pioneer #purenz #ifyouseeknz
Another photo from Warbirds on Parade 2023. Strikemaster 72 in the hands of pilot and owner Charles Davies showing off those classic Blunty lines. 😍 It has been awesome having this machine on display at NZ Warbirds at Ardmore while it has received some maintenance from the team at Pioneer Aero. 📷 @bertscoolpics 📍Ardmore Airport #keepemflying #warbird #avgeek #aviation #aviator #aviationlovers #bac #strikemaster #jetprovost #aerobatics#aviationphotography #pilot #flying #flight #photographer #instagood #airshow #show #onlyinnz #nz #newzealand #aotearoa ##pioneer #purenz #IfYouSeekNZ #viper
#epic “Because I was inverted” 😎 Top side of P-51D Mustang ZK-TAF flown by Graham Bethell from our big Kings Birthday show as captured by Neville Bailey. 📷 Neville Bailey 📍 Ardmore Airport #keepemflying #warbird #avgeek #aviation #aviator #aviationlovers #northamerican #p51 #p51mustang #mustang #p51dmustang #aerobatics #aviationphotography #pilot #flying #flight #photographer #instagood #airshow #show #onlyinnz #nz #newzealand #aotearoa ##pioneer #purenz #ifyouseeknz
Mellow Yellow? Harvard 78 flown by Jeff Hunter at last Sunday’s Warbirds on Parade. 📷@sierra_tango_uniform @stu_65 #keepemflying #warbird #avgeek #aviation #aviator #aviationlovers #aerobatics #harvard #t6 #aviationphotography #pilot #flying #flight #photographer #instagood #airshow #show #onlyinnz #nz #newzealand #aotearoa ##pioneer #purenz #IfYouSeekNZ
Achtung! Spitfire!🔥 MH367 banking tight at Warbirds on Parade 2023. 📷 @sierra_tango_uniform @stu_65 📍 Ardmore Airport #keepemflying #warbird #avgeek #aviation #aviator #aviationlovers #supermarinespitfire #supermarine #spitfire #aerobatics #aviationphotography #pilot #flying #flight #photographer #instagood #airshow #show #onlyinnz #nz #newzealand #aotearoa ##pioneer #purenz #IfYouSeekNZ #merlin
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