NZYF: Membership Conditions
By signing up for a membership with New Zealand Young Farmers (NZYF), you acknowledge and agree to the following terms and conditions, which align with the NZYF Constitution.
Definitions
“Age Out” means the point at which a Member reaches the maximum age permitted under the NZYF Constitution (currently 31 years old). Membership remains valid until 31 December of the year of the Member’s 31st birthday unless otherwise stated in these Terms.
“Automatic Renewal” means the automatic charging of a Member’s nominated payment method at the end of each Membership Term, as described in these Terms.
“Club” means a New Zealand Young Farmers Club affiliated to NZYF.
“Code of Conduct” means the NZYF Member Code of Conduct as amended from time to time.
“Constitution” means the constitution of NZYF.
“Events” means any activities, meetings, competitions, functions, or gatherings organised, hosted, or endorsed by NZYF or club, region or district of NZ Young Farmers.
“Fees” means any membership fees or other charges payable to NZYF.
“Member” or “You” means any person who has completed the registration process, met the eligibility criteria, and paid any applicable membership fees to NZYF.
“Membership” means the rights, benefits and obligations of being a Member of NZYF.
“Membership Term” means the period of time for which a membership is valid (e.g., six or twelve months, or a trial period).
“NZYF” means New Zealand Young Farmers or Federation of Young Farmers Clubs Incorporated.
“Stripe” means the third-party payment processor used by NZYF to process membership payments securely.
Membership Types & Fees
NZYF offers the following membership types:
- 12-Month Membership: $100 for 12 months (Yearly)
- 6-Month Membership: $65 for 6 months (6 Monthly)
All fees are in New Zealand Dollars (NZD) and are inclusive of GST.
Payment is due at the time of sign-up except in the case of a trial membership.
Automatic Renewal – What am I agreeing to?
By agreeing to these Terms, you authorise NZYF to automatically charge your nominated payment method for renewal fees until your membership is cancelled or until you ‘Age Out.’
The subscription will renew on the anniversary of your initial sign‑up date. This means your chosen membership term will renew automatically at the end of the period (e.g., every 6 or 12 months), and the applicable membership fee will be charged to your nominated payment method.
You will be sent a renewal reminder to your nominated email at least 30 days prior to your renewal date, including the amount to be charged and how to cancel before renewal.
What are accepted payment methods?
Credit card is the only accepted form of payment. Online banking and cash payments are not accepted.
What happens at the end of my current membership term?
At the end of your current term (12 or 6month), your membership will automatically renew until such time that you cancel, or you Age Out.
What if I want to cancel my membership?
You can cancel at any time by giving us 14 days’ notice before your billing date via the link here. Cancellations will take effect at the end of your current membership term. No refunds will be issued for unused portions of your membership or if you fail to cancel before your billing date.
Changing membership types
If you wish to change your membership type from 12-month or 6-month membership or vice versa, you must complete the form here and provide 14 days’ notice. Changes will take effect at the end of your current membership term.
Can I give my membership to someone else?
No. You can’t transfer your membership to anyone else.
Can I get a refund if I change my mind?
No refunds will be issued for unused portions of your membership.
Is there a trial membership available?
Yes, first time members can sign up for a free one-month trial by completing the online registration form - https://www.youngfarmers.co.nz/start-free-trial
To continue your membership following the one-month trial period you must sign up and pay the membership fee through the NZFY website - https://www.youngfarmers.co.nz/memberships/nz-young-farmers
Transactions that decline
In the event that your payment is dishonoured by your financial institution, we will notify you and attempt to take payment again 5 days after the original attempt and, if necessary, again after 10 days. A payment may be dishonoured as a result of insufficient funds, an expired, unauthorised or invalid payment method or due to a payment stop applied by you at your financial institution.
On the third failed attempt, we may elect (at our sole discretion) to stop accepting credit or debit card payments from you. If we make this election, we will notify you by email that your membership has expired. When this happens, your club will also be notified, and you’ll need to re-register via the online renew form.
Storage of card details
We do not hold your credit card details, we use a trusted online third-party credit card payment system (Stripe) to process payments. Your name, email, and credit card information are stored securely on Stripe. Click here to view the Stripe Privacy Policy.
Updating card details
You are responsible for ensuring that you update your card details when you receive a replacement card or change card issuers. Please complete the form here if you wish to update your card details.
Eligibility
- You must be between 15 and 31 years of age as outlined in the NZYF Constitution.
- If you ‘Age Out’ during your membership period, your membership is valid until the 31st of December of the year of your 31st birthday.
- Under NZYF Constitution:
- You must not be currently suspended or expelled from NZYF.
- Membership may be declined at the discretion of the NZYF Board if it is suspected that a potential member has acted in a manner that would be cause for suspension of an existing member.
- Your membership is personal to you and is not transferable to another person.
Member Contact Information
You acknowledge that the details you have submitted as part of the registration process are true and correct. If they change, you are required to notify NZYF here as soon as possible after they occur or update your profile in the NZYF Member’s Portal.
NZYF Code of Conduct
You agree to adhere to the NZYF Member Code of Conduct.
Unpaid membership fees
In addition to the powers of the Board to suspend or expel a Member as provided under clause 15 of the Constitution, the Board will also bar any Member from being an office holder or from taking part in any activity of the Club if the membership of the Member remains unpaid for three calendar months after it has become due. The Board may also resolve that such person shall cease to be a Member.
Fee increase
If the membership fee changes, we will give you 20 business days’ notice by email as outlined in NZYF Constitution.
Transferring Clubs
You can transfer your membership from one club to another at any time during your membership period using the form here
What happens if my club closes?
You’re welcome to transfer to another club. If you don’t wish to transfer, a refund for any unused portion of membership may be provided at the discretion of NZYF.
Membership Benefits
Membership benefits may include access to events, competitions, discounts, leadership opportunities, and more. Benefits may vary and are subject to change at any time.
Liability
Notwithstanding anything in these terms, NZYF will not be liable in connection with any supply of goods or services for any:
- Loss whatsoever, including loss of income, profits, savings, or goodwill, or for any indirect consequential loss or special exemplary damages; or
- Amount exceeding the purchase price for defective goods;
- Amount not claimed within seven days of the liability arising. Any amount which is claimed within seven days will be subject to NZYF’s reasonable approval.
Member contact information
You must provide us correct contact information and keep that information up to date at all times including email and phone number.
All personal information that we collect about you will be held by us in accordance with our privacy policy.
Consumers Guarantee Act
Where you are acquiring goods and/or services in trade, the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 (CGA) will not apply. If the CGA applies, these terms are subject to your rights under the CGA. For the avoidance of doubt, where the CGA applies, its application is limited to the warranties provided for under the CGA.
Health & Safety
When you attend an official NZYF, club, regional, or district event and/or activity, you must comply with any reasonable instructions, policies, and procedures relating to health and safety that have been notified to you. You should also take reasonable care for your own health and safety and ensure your acts or omissions do not adversely affect the health and safety of others.
As outlined in the NZYF Drug and Alcohol Policy, if it is proven that you are using drugs, repeatedly consuming alcohol to excess, and/or engaging in inappropriate behaviour due to drug or alcohol use, a disciplinary process may be initiated as stated in the NZYF Constitution.
Privacy Policy
The NZYF Privacy Policy forms part of this agreement and can be viewed here
Amendments
We reserve the right to amend all or any part of these Terms at any time. Revised Terms will be posted on the NZYF website and Membership Platform and will be effective immediately unless otherwise stated. By registering as a new member or not taking steps to terminate your membership after any amendment takes effect, you agree to be bound by and comply with the Terms as amended. If you do not agree to any amendment, you can complete the online form here to cancel your membership.
Contact Information
If you have any questions or wish to make changes to your membership, please contact:
New Zealand Young Farmers
Email: membership@youngfarmers.co.nz Phone: 0800 699 346
Website: www.youngfarmers.co.nz