Kia ora,
Membership & Course Updates – What You Need to Know
Following our NZSIA Management Meeting in Wānaka, we have several important updates to share as we look ahead to the coming seasons.
Membership Fees – Update for 2027
From 2027, NZSIA membership fees will increase slightly to $95 per year.
This small adjustment helps ensure we can continue to deliver high-quality education, maintain strong international recognition, and support the continued development of our divisions and member services.
For now, the 2025 and 2026 membership rates remain unchanged at $90, and members are welcome to pre-pay future years at the current rate if they wish.
Course Fees – No Changes for 2026
We’re pleased to confirm that course fees for the 2026 New Zealand season will remain the same.
This decision reflects our ongoing commitment to keeping professional development accessible while maintaining the high standards NZSIA is known for.
Important Reminder: You Must Be Current for 2026 to Stay on a 2026 Course
A quick but important reminder: your 2026 membership must be paid and active to remain enrolled in any 2026 course.
Recently, a number of course registrations had to be cancelled because memberships were not current for 2026. We don’t want anyone to lose their place, so please double-check your membership status before enrolling or travelling for any course.
What you need to know:
- Memberships renew on 1 January each year, but…
- If you’ve booked a 2026 course, your 2026 membership must already be paid.
- If you receive a reminder email from us to renew, please do so promptly.
- If membership isn’t renewed by the requested date, your course booking will be cancelled.
- These emails are simply to prevent members from losing their spot.
Look for this wording:
“Your subscription will end on 31 December 2026.”
If it shows an earlier date, you’ll need to renew.
👉 Check your membership status in your NZSIA Profile
NZ 2026 Course Calendar Releases in Mid-January
Planning for next winter is already well underway. We will release the 2026 New Zealand course calendar in mid-January, starting with Ski and Snowboard, with other divisions following shortly after.
Quick links:
Questions? Contact: bookings@nzsia.org
T-Shirt Competition Winner!
Congratulations to Martha Redman, who has been crowned the Overall Winner of the NZSIA/SBINZ 2025 T-Shirt Competition! Congratulations, Mara!
A huge thank you to everyone who submitted a design — the creativity across all entries was incredible. It was brilliant to see how well represented all of NZSIA’s divisions were!
Snag some NZSIA/SBINZ merch here: nzsia.theprintbar.com
ISIA Stamps for 2026 Are Now Available
- Ensure your membership is current for 2026
- Purchase your stamp in your profile shop — $25
- Have a profile photo uploaded
- Ensure you have further training update days – one day a year, or two days every two years, or three days every three years (required for ISIA validity)
- More info: ISIA criteria on our website Ski or Snowboard
Office Closure Over the Holidays
The NZSIA office will be closed: Friday 19 December – Monday 5 January
No emails will be monitored during this time.
We might have information on our website that can help answer your questions. Please check our FAQs page here.
For Urgent matters only – please call +64 27 534 1796
Resit bookings: If you need to book a resit, please secure a full space online – we will adjust the course cost difference when we return from the holiday break.
Japan Courses: Japan courses have extremely limited availability this season. If the course is full, please complete the Waitlist Request Form here.
Wishing You a Safe, Happy Holiday Season
As we head into the festive break, we want to acknowledge all the hard mahi, dedication, and passion you bring to snowsports
Wherever the holidays take you – home, overseas, or straight onto the next chairlift. We wish you a restful break and a fantastic start to 2026.
Thanks for staying connected! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out.
Ngā mihi nui,
The NZSIA Team