Membership

Membership

Waihora Ellesmere Trust is made up of over 100 members from all sectors of the community, and is governed by 15 trustees elected from the membership.  You can download a membership form here.

By becoming a member of the Trust you will be part of a team, helping us to make a positive contribution to Te Waihora/Lake Ellesmere and its catchment. You will

  • Receive newsletters (also available on the website)
  • Have speaking and voting rights at our AGM or special meetings
  • Be able to be on WET committees and get involved in projects
  • Be eligible for election to the Trust Board
  • Have opportunities to access information and resources
  • Be able to take part in events, workshops and seminars, some of which may be limited to members

Annual Subscriptions

WET’s membership year is from July 1 to June 30

Individual Adult: $25

Junior (under 16yrs): $5

Family: $30

Organisation:  $50

We can accept payments by cheque or cash or you are welcome to pay using internet banking. Contact the office for details.

Donations

In addition to becoming a member, we also welcome donations and, as we are a Charitable Trust, a tax rebate can be claimed on donations of over $5.

Donations will contribute towards projects WET is involved with. For example, a donation of $10 will pay for one NZ native plant to be installed and maintained for two years, or will pay for 10 – 15 pages of the Ellesmere Guardian to be digitised and made available on the internet.

To join or make a donation please download  and complete the form and email or post it to:

WET

PO Box 198

Tai Tapu 7645

email to admin@wet.org.nz

Last updated December 2010