It contains articles of both a general and specialised nature together with other useful information on the stamps and postal history of New Zealand. It also provides a valuable forum for debate and correspondence between members. Meetings are held every two months in London. Information about all meetings of the Society is carried in The Kiwi . The Society owns an extensive library of books and publications covering most aspects of New Zealand philately and postal history.
Items are available on payment of a lending fee.
All UK members are entitled to contribute to, and make purchases from, the thriving packet circuit. Further details are available from the packet secretary on joining the Society. The Society holds annual competitions, with a range of category options, in London during March and in Orrell during September. An auction is held after the Annual General Meeting in November each year. All members may contribute material and can bid on items in person or by post.