Welcome to our website. Here, you will find out all about us, the Nature Photography Society of New Zealand.
In the pages that follow you will find information on what our society is about, what we do and details about our monthly meetings and field trips. We invite prospective members to attend any of our activities to get a feel for the society. You’ll also read about our special events and get to see some of the talent in our society by going to The Gallery.
We hope you enjoy exploring our website. If you have any questions or comments or would like more information, please contact us.
Image of the Month – June 2026
Sheetweb Spider: Greg McKenzie
Monthly Meetings
Monday 20th July 2026 @ 7.30pm
Trenna Packer Savler Competition
The competition was started by Hagley Camera Club of Christchurch in 1972 as a memorial to Trenna Packer, a keen nature photographer who was killed in a car accident on her way back from a photographic expedition. The Nature Photography Society took over the running of it in 2007.
This year the judge is Craig McKenzie
Everyone will be most welcome to attend that night.
No members images this month
Supper: Owen and Eleanor Ragg
1st Place 2025: Pukekohe Franklin Camera Club
No use getting older without getting wiser
Tue Jul 21 2026, 9:30am – 11:00amRock and Mineral Clubrooms- Judge training
Sat Aug 1 2026, 9:00am – Sun Aug 2 2026, 3:00pmClub Rooms
- Cass Mid-Winter
Fri Aug 14 2026 – Sun Aug 16 2026Cass Field Station
- Kaikoura
Fri Sep 4 2026 – Sun Sep 6 2026
- Lake Hawdon and Lake Marymere
Sat Sep 19 2026, 9:30amLake Hawdon
- Ahuriri Valley 8-11
Thu Oct 8 2026 – Sun Oct 11 2026Ahuriri River Lodge, Birchwood Station
- Ahuriri 23-26
Fri Oct 23 2026 – Mon Oct 26 2026Ahuriri River Lodge, Birchwood Station
No use getting older without getting wiser
Judge training
Cass Mid-Winter
Kaikoura
Lake Hawdon and Lake Marymere
Ahuriri Valley 8-11
Ahuriri 23-26
