Auckland Shell Club
(Conchology Section, Auckland Museum Institute)

The Auckland Shell Club is a private club closely associated with the Auckland Museum. Our interests are in all things molluscan, ie: shell collecting (recent and fossil), conchology and malacology (study of shells and shellfish), and molluscan ecology and conservation.

Based in Auckland New Zealand, the club, which was formed in 1931 as the "Conchology Section, Auckland Museum Institute" now has about 100 members ranging from amateurs to seasoned enthusiasts and scientists.

Meetings are held at 7:30pm on the second Tuesday of each month (except January), and sometimes there is an organised field trip. Please refer to our latest monthly newsletter for more information.

Our magazine "Poirieria" is published once per year, and a wide range of books and periodicals are available from the club library on request.

We welcome anyone interested in shells and their habitat to join the club.

Upcoming Events

• Leigh Marine Laboratory, Saturday 11/Feb/2012. See the latest newsletter for details. Contact Margaret Morley.
• The 2012 Australian Shell Show will be held in Adelaide from Friday 13th to Sunday 15th April 2012. For more information go to www.sashellclub.com.au, or email sashellclub@gmail.com.

Committee Contact List

President	Heather Smith	42b Combes Rd, Remuera, Auckland 1050	524 5068
Immediate Past President	Martin Walker	170 Mt Wellington Highway, Mt Wellington, 1060	570 1797
Vice Presidents	Doug Snook	16 Donzella Place, Conifer Grove, Papakura 2112	299 6476
	Patricia Langford	1 Celina Place, Browns Bay, North Shore 0630	479 6149
Secretary	Doug Snook	16 Donzella Place, Conifer Grove, Papakura 2112	299 6476
Newsletter	Peter Poortman	26 Pendlebury St, Green Bay, Waitakere 0604	817 1397
Treasurer and Membership	Luen Jones	1A Rewarewa Rd, Te Atatu Peninsula, Waitakere 0610	834 5195
Auditor	Derek Lamb	22 Settlers Grove, Orewa, Whangaparaoa 0931	(09) 427 8911
Website	Peter Poortman	26 Pendlebury St, Green Bay, Waitakere 0604	817 1397
Poirieria Editors	Patricia Langford	1 Celina Place, Browns Bay, North Shore 0630	479 6149
	Peter Poortman	26 Pendlebury St, Green Bay, Waitakere 0604	817 1397
Librarian	Gladys Goulstone	38a Church Road, Mangere Bridge, Manukau 2022	634 2823
Archivist	Betty Headford	4 Sykes Ave, Hatfields Beach, Orewa 0931	(09) 427 9599
Committee	Michael Bressolles	182a Onewa Road, Birkenhead, North Shore 0626	419 1149
	Nick Britton	214 St Andrews Road, Epsom, Auckland 1023	625 7702
	Earl Simpson	280 Upper Harbour Drive, Greenhithe 0632	413 9030

Links to other sites

Reference
• Australian Shells - Identification guide for Australian shells.
• Catalogue of Life - The Species 2000 and ITIS catalogue of all known species.
• Checklist of the Recent New Zealand Mollusca - Up to date list of all New Zealand molluscs based on literature references.
• Freshwater Molluscan Shells - Information and images of worldwide freshwater mollusca.
• Hardy's Internet Guide to Marine Gastropods - Extensive collection of shell images.
• Man and Mollusc - Resource site for all things molluscan.
• Molluscan Pictures (Singapore) - Images, interactives, auctions, articles, news, chat room, forum, etc.
• Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa - Online access to some of Te Papa's extensive mollusc collection, including photographs.
• OBIS Indo-Pacific Molluscan Database - List of all Indo-Pacific molluscs based on literature references.
• Seashell Collector (France) - Articles, images, information, and links.
• Seashells of New South Wales - Information and images of all seashells of New South Wales, Australia.
• Systematic Research Collections - List of worldwide systematic research collections.
• Worldwide Conchology (USA) - Molluscan images and articles, plus database, map, and multimedia links
• World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS) - The most authoritative list of marine species globally.
  
  Commercial
• Australian Seashells - Large selection of shells for sale.
• Books of Nature (Australia) - On-line bookstore selling a wide range of shell books.
• C&S Shell Cabinet - On-line shell auctions, and large list of dealers.
• Conchology, Inc. (Belgium) - Large selection of shells for sale, images, auction, articles, information, and links.
• Femorale (Brazil) - Large selection of shells for sale/exchange, many images, articles, and links.
• La Grenadine (France) - Large selection of shells for sale, in particular Conidae and Cypraeidae.
• Perth Shell Distributors - Shells and other marine collectables for sale, shell collecting and diving trips.
• R&T Treasures - Collectible Coins, Specimen Shells, and Vintage Xmas Ornaments.
• Sanibel Seashell Industries - Shells for everyone from serious collectors to crafters.
• Sharpe Shells (Canada) - Shells and books for sale.
• Shellauction.net (Italy) - On-line shell auctions, and large list of dealers.
• Shelline Group (Italy) - Wide range of products and services for conchologists.
• Shells Passion (France) - Large selection of shells, with images, for sale.
• Tropical Seashells (NZ) - Importers and suppliers of high-quality tropical shells.
• Top Seashells (Philippines) - Good quality shells for sale and auction, all with images, and many good links.
  
  General
• Concha Muszle - Shell lovers web club by Jacek Glanc from Poland. Lots of interesting reports on shell matters, including many recent Shell Shows.
• Conchologists of America - Information on shells and collecting, plus lists of worldwide shell clubs and events.
• New Zealand Geographic Place Names - Search tool to locate all official NZ place names.
• New Zealand Tide Tables - LINZ tide tables for major ports.
• The Malacological Society of Australasia - Organisation that promotes the study of molluscs.
• The Sydney Shell Club - Club information, images, articles, & publications.
• Website of Andrew Spurgeon (NZ) - Information and images of many NZ shells.
• Wellington Shell Club - Club information.
• Western Australian Shell Club - Club information.