As the regional embodiment of the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS), the New Zealand Division is a multi-disciplinary organisation dedicated to the advancement of the aviation and aerospace community across the country.
Royal Aeronautical Society NZ Division Symposium 2027
Wednesday 17 March 2027 - Wellington Club, The Terrace, WellingtonGrowing New Zealand’s Aerospace Capability
17 March 2027
The Wellington Club, Wellington
News and Events
Post Grad Webinar- Master of Aerospace Engineering
Thinking about postgraduate study? Join the University of Auckland’s Master of Aerospace Engineering webinar to see if it’s right for you. Hear from academics, current students and graduates to discover the real postgraduate experience. You’ll learn about: Entry...
RAeS Student Affiliate Membership for Auckland Student Members
To qualify for all of the free benefits of RAeS student membership, you should be in full-time study and intending to follow a career in aerospace. Free membership is available for the duration of your course. Full-time students studying at any level are able to apply...
2025 RAeS NZ Division Symposium- 31 October – Aviation in New Zealand’s Future
Title: Aviation in NZ’s Future. Theme: The role Aviation and Aerospace may play in New Zealand’s growth and future. Synopsis: With the focus and need to grow New Zealand’s economy, Aviation and the Aerospace sector have an important role...
Branch news
Canterbury Branch Meeting 20th October 2026
Venue – Air Force Museum, TheatreTime – 19:00 the lecture will start at 19:30Speaker 1– Rev Dr Richard Waugh QSM. The Erebus Memorial Service Speaker 2- Phillip Harrall AFC, MPhil, FRAeS The Norwegian Campaign of 1940.
Palmerston North November Branch Meeting
The Branch Meeting for November is on Tuesday 10th at 7pm, the venue is Massey University School of Aviation, Airport Drive, Palmerston North. The meeting will be addressed by Mike Zaytsoff on the subject of the formation of the the use of DH Dash-8 aircraft outside...
The Henry Wigram Lecture 22nd September 2026
Venue – Air Force Museum, TheatreTime – 19:00 the lecture will start at 19:30 Honoured guest is David Edwards FRAes, Chief ExecutiveOfficer of the Royal Aeronautical Society Guest Speaker – Capt. David Morgan OMNZ New Zealand Aviation What Next?
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