Welcome to the official website of the Alpaca Association New Zealand. This growing association provides its members with support information about alpacas, alpaca fibre and alpaca farming.

AANZ was formed in 2001 from ALANZ (Alpaca and Llama Association) when the diverging paths of alpaca and llama called for individual breed societies. There are now over 700 members and 14,000 registered alpaca in New Zealand. The alpaca industry is enjoying healthy sustainable growth and delivering many different aspects to different people within the alpaca community; from lifestyle and investment options to alpaca related events, and fibre products.

The current membership is spread throughout New Zealand and includes farmers, lifestyle block owners and city folk looking for an alternative lifestyle. The rare and absolutely adorable alpaca has captured the hearts of thousands of New Zealanders ensuring a healthy and vibrant organisation.
The Alpaca Association New Zealand offers all new breeders and parties associated with the industry, a cordial invitation to join our organisation.

BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP

• A comprehensive information pack covering all aspects of owning and breeding alpacas.
• Three A4 colour alpaca magazines posted April, August and December
• A 16 page, colour tabloid - extra copies available for clients
• Ability to register your animals on an international database. Prospective purchasers will be comforted by the fact that the animals are registered.
• An invitation to join the voluntary Tb scheme
• A membership directory of all financial members throughout New Zealand
• An invitation to advertise and promote your business or farm on the Alpaca Association New Zealand website
• An invitation to attend workshops, shows and field-days organised through the Association
• An invitation to attend educational workshops on fleece, health issues, showing, birthing, shearing and many other issues of interest.
• An invitation to attend the Associations annual conference - overseas guest speakers are normally invited
• An invitation to nominate animals for showing at the A & P shows throughout New Zealand
• Finally and probably most importantly - access to knowledge. There is a real wealth of knowledge within the industry - by joining the association you will be better informed, make many new friends and become passionate about your animals.

HOW TO JOIN

Use our online form an payment system.  Coming soon...

OR

Download and fill in the membership application form

 Membership Application (96 KB)