FREQUENTLY-ASKED QUESTIONS

 

how many members do we have?

In 2022 it was 126.

how do we communicate with members?

Monthly newsletters by mailchimp and on our web-site

how many lectures do we host each year?

About 6 - 8, including our annual Hudson Lecture.

WHAT ELSE DO WE DO?

We provide a prize to the Wellington Regional Science Fair and provide one or more scholarships to Ph.D students in need.

Who are the members of our Council?

In 2021 and 2022 we have David Lillis (President), Brian Jones (Treasurer) and Council Members Lucy Forde, John Bass, Bruce MacFadgen and Frank Andrews. During 2022 Diana Gordon and Professor Barry Borman were co-opted onto Council.

Do we pay our Councillors?

No. Council members contribute their time on a voluntary basis.

Where do we host our public lectures?

Mostly at Victoria University of Wellington and at the Royal Society of New Zealand premises in Thorndon.