Admitted to ISA: 1990

The Sociological Association of Aotearoa of New Zealand (SAANZ) speaks for, supports and advances the interests of sociologists in this country and encourages the development and dissemination of sociological knowledge, understanding and insight.

Activities
All members by virtue of membership agree to uphold the Association's Code of Ethics which provides guidelines for ethical behaviour with respect to research, professional conduct, publishing and teaching. The Association will assist members with resolving ethical difficulties that may be encountered in their research. Procedures are provided for resolving complaints alleging behaviour by members inconsistent with the Association's Code of Ethics.

Other benefits of belonging to SAA(NZ) include the opportunity to network with other sociologists and the sharing of information and interests. This is achieved in various ways including:

• Tthe regular publication of a newsletter
• An annual conference for which members receive a discount and other events arranged from time to time
• A discounted subscription rate to the journal New Zealand Sociology
• In addition to the WWW site the Association maintains and runs an electronic mailing list for its members. This enables the Association to rapidly disseminate information amongst its members as well as providing a medium of on going discussion amongst its members.