I joined NZDA several years back, I wouldn't call myself a shy person but despite my best efforts I just got the feeling after several meetings that it was a bit of an old boys club and I gave up trying to include myself in any discussion or events and eventually stopped going. I have heard similar experiences from others also at different branches. If NZDA want to attract new members, and keep them, then that's an issue I think they have to look very hard at.
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