Registered as an incorporated society in 1965 by an enthusiastic group of potters in Wellington, New Zealand, the NZ Potters has grown to some four hundred members.

The affiliation of about three dozen independent pottery societies throughout New Zealand greatly increases the effective membership NZP.

Conventions and Exhibitions

Regular activities open to all members include:

• the annual Convention and National Exhibition and
• the biennial Ballantynes Tableware Exhibition held in Christchurch.

Workshop Tours

The Society is also active in co-ordinating annual workshop tours by New Zealand and overseas potters.

Other activities of the NZP include:

• representing the interest of potters in response to activities of NZ authorities ( e.g. ACC levies)
• Organised representation on national issues
• publication of a bimonthly newsletter, Claynews.
• publication of the nzPotters.com website.
• Insurance scheme devised for potters by StewartWestley Insurances.
• maintenance of a comprehensive database of potters and potter groups throughout NZ
• Lending library of pottery videos
• Potters Beware and Gulie's Glaze Making written for members by members.
• An on-line competition for tertiary students enrolled in a ceramics course.