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 | $82 per member + $40 for the coordinator |
12 members | $942 per group |
11 members | $860 per group |
10 members | $778 per group |
9 members | $696 per group |
8 members | $614 per group |
7 members | $532 per group |
6 or fewer members — minimum group fee applies | $532 per group (divide between members) |
No. of people in book group | Cost |
7 to 12 members | $65 per member + $30 for the coordinator |
12 members | $745 per group |
11 members | $680 per group |
10 members | $615 per group |
9 members | $550 per group |
8 members | $485 per group |
7 members | $420 per group |
6 or fewer members — minimum group fee applies | $420 per group (divide between members) |
Type of group | Cost |
Library | $82 per member | Free for coordinator |
ESOL/Intermediate English | $15 per member | Free for coordinator/s |
Prison-based | $125 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 (Full programmes only) | |
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) | $125 per pack |
Half programme (5 large NZ Post Prepaid Courier Track-paks with no weight limit) | $62.50 per pack |
Foolscap Track-pak (for overflow, fits 3-4 books) | $10.50 per bag |
A4 Track-pak (for overflow, fits 2-3 books) | $10 per bag |
Account number:
02 0800 0726088 000
Reference: PLEASE add your group name (eg. CHCH 513) as your internet banking reference number or we won't be able to assign your payment to your group.
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.
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