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  • Liaise with government agencies in particular with the Civil Aviation Authority and Airways Corporation Of New Zealand

  • Establish and publish procedures and operating standards

  • Manage the training for pilots, instructors, engineers, and tow pilots

  • Maintain standards for training and the operation of Glider s and tow planes

  • Encourage competitions

  • Liaise with international gliding organisations

  • Promote the sport of gliding


GNZ has 32 constituent members (clubs), who represent some 1000 pilots and operate over 300 gliders. GNZ represents 11% of all certificated/ licenced pilots in New Zealand and 10% of all registered aircraft in New Zealand.

GNZ annually elects an Executive Committee (President, Vice President and three Members) and a Secretary. Persons appointed to the following positions assist the Executive Committee:
  • Operations Officer

  • Airworthiness Officer

  • Airspace Officer

  • Executive Officer


Each of the National Officers is supported by appointed Committee members who have responsibility for the various regions of New Zealand. GNZ officers conduct on-going audits of operational and maintenance activities. There are additionally a number of other appointees such as the Medical Officer, Awards Officer, Quality Manager, Publicity Officer, and the Webmaster.


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