ASNZ Membership

Membership of the Acoustical Society of New Zealand is open to anybody interested in acoustics. Entry requirements vary by membership grade.

or change your membership grade.

ASNZ Affiliate

The Affiliate grade of membership is open to persons interested in acoustics and the welfare of the Society and not qualifying for the grade of Member or Executive Member (see below). Apply to be an Affiliate of the ASNZ if you have a causal interest in acoustics or are a professional working in the field of acoustics who does not yet meet (or does not wish to prove that they meet) the requirements of the higher membership grades.

Affiliates receive the same benefits as higher membership grades, but are not included on the Members Register and cannot use the MASNZ or EMASNZ title.

Visit this page to apply to become an Affiliate: Application Form

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ASNZ Member

To become a Member you must either:

Option 1: Hold a qualification in a field related to acoustics and have a minimum 3 years acoustics work experience, or

Option 2: Have more than 10 years acoustics work experience

If you do not meet these requirements or do not wish to join as Member, you can join ASNZ as an Affliate.

ASNZ Members are required to abide by the ASNZ Rules of Conduct, Dispute Resolution and Disciplinary Measures which sets out practice requirements for Members, including the fact that they must not undertake work outside their areas of expertise.

The phrase “suitably qualified acoustic engineer” is commonly used in NZ legislation relating to environmental noise and building acoustics. The Members Register is a list of current ASNZ Members and is the only definitive record of suitably qualified acoustic engineers in New Zealand.

Visit this page to apply to become a Member: Application Form

Please click on the button below for lists of the Members. 

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ASNZ Executive Member

Note: Applications for Executive Membership are open now, however successful applications will not become active until 1 July 2026.

The grade of Executive Member is intended to recognise persons who have had a long-term professional involvement in acoustics and have a proven commitment to the welfare of the ASNZ through long-term Membership, and qualifying by A and B below:

A) Holding the grade of Member of the Society for 12 or more years (aggregate), and
B) Evidence of a minimum of 15 years full-time experience of responsible work in the field of acoustics.

Executive Members are entitled to all of the benefits of an ASNZ Member.

Visit this page to apply to become an Executive Member: Application Form

Please click on the button below for lists of the Executive Members. 

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ASNZ Fellow

Fellowships may be awarded to ASNZ members who meet one or more of the following criteria: 

• They have had a long-standing involvement in the ASNZ Council, including as an officer of the Society (president, secretary, treasurer, vice president or journal editor). 
• They have had significant involvement in promoting the science and/or practice of acoustics in New Zealand, including through education and training. 
• They have made notable contributions to national or international expert panels, advisory bodies and committees relating to acoustics. 
• They have undertaken significant work to improve the good reputation and status of acoustics in New Zealand. 
• They have shown exemplary conduct, integrity and honourable practice throughout their career.

Fellowships are elected solely by the ASNZ Council, but any member may recommend another to Council for such an honour.

Please click on the link below for lists of ASNZ Fellows.