Renewal of membership subscriptions starts in January, at which point taking in new members will be considered. New members are taken only in February and July of each year.  Currently (March, 2026) there are over eighty people on the waiting list.

If you would like to register your interest to be a member, please add your name to the waiting list here.

Alternatively, there are many other U3A groups in Christchurch and the Canterbury area who are welcoming new members.  You could investigate the website of U3A New Zealand where you will find a list of groups nationwide.