We are a non-profit and charitable trust funded almost exclusively from membership fees. We want as many Kiwis as possible experiencing the benefits of book groups so we keep our fees low as possible and offer tailored support to priority groups.
No. of people in book group | Cost |
7 to 12 members | $75 per member + $35 for the coordinator |
12 members | $860 per group |
11 members | $785 per group |
10 members | $710 per group |
9 members | $635 per group |
8 members | $560 per group |
7 members | $485 per group |
6 or fewer members — minimum group fee applies | $485 per group (divide between members) |
No. of people in book group | Cost |
7 to 12 members | $60 per member + $30 for the coordinator |
12 members | $690 per group |
11 members | $630 per group |
10 members | $570 per group |
9 members | $510 per group |
8 members | $450 per group |
7 members | $390 per group |
6 or fewer members — minimum group fee applies | $390 per group (divide between members) |
Type of group | Cost |
Library | $75 per member | Free for coordinator |
ESOL/Intermediate English | $15 per member | Free for coordinator/s |
Prison-based | $120 per group |
School | |
7-12 members | $30 per member + $20 for coordinator |
6 or fewer members — minimum group fee applies | $200 per group (divide between members) |
Type | Cost |
Registration fee — one off for new groups | $30 per group |
Holiday Read — Optional 11th book for Dec/Jan period | |
Outside Christchurch / courier group | $35 per group (includes return courier bag) |
Outside Christchurch / courier group | $23 per group (if no return courier bag required) |
Christchurch / pick-up group | Free |
Return postage | |
Full programme (10 large NZ Post Prepaid Courier Track-paks with no weight limit) | $115 per pack |
Half programme (5 large NZ Post Prepaid Courier Track-paks with no weight limit) | $57.50 per pack |
Foolscap Track-pak (for overflow, fits 3-4 books) | $9.50 per bag |
A4 Track-pak (for overflow, fits 2-3 books) | $7 per bag |
Account number: 02 0800 0726088 000
Reference: Your group name or your coordinator's name
Cash and EFTPOS facilities are available at BDS HQ, 425 Colombo Street, Sydenham, Christchurch if you wish to pay your group fees in person.
In addition to the above methods, groups re-enrolling online can pay using credit card via our secure payment portal. We can also take credit card payments over the phone: 03 365 6210