The NZ Comedy Guild aims to keep building a better community for performers, audiences, venues and everyone else involved in comedy in New Zealand.  

​If there's a resource you think would be useful, have a go creating it yourself first.  The Exec will happily take draft resources and refine them, but we need your help getting things started.  If you're super stuck, drop us a line with your idea and we'll do our best to help.
This resolution procedure describes how the Guild recommends resolving professional disputes and conflicts.
This is a performance agreement template that can be used any time you book a gig. 
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​This draft resource is our suggested response to the Rates Review undertaken in early 2021. 
A handy summary of the "Recommended Guild Rates" document
This draft resource is a suggested guideline for code of conduct for comedians, producers and venue managers.
This resource includes guidelines from Netsafe on how to keep safe on the internet and how to deal with online harrassment
This draft resource is a suggested guideline for comedy shows at Level 2 of lockdown
The MusicHelps Wellbeing Service is a 24/7 online, on the phone (tollfree 0508MUSICHELPS) and in-person counselling service fully funded by MusicHelps. It is open and available to comedy performers and workers in NZ.
Whāriki Hauora is a partnership between mental health experts and people who work in the performing arts, committed to supporting each other through the rough patches. ​
The Mental Health Foundation offers a number of specialist helplines for a wide variety of situations. Check out the linked resources for confidential help.
This document outlines some of your responsibilities, as well as other things you should consider when producing a show. While it is intended for first-time producers, it may contain advice that is helpful for producers with varying levels of experience.

Legal Services

The NZ Comedy Guild is pleased to announce that it is working with boutique legal agency Creative Legal Services to provide Guild members with much needed access to affordable legal services. CLS offers an alternative way for the creative sector to access specialist legal services in New Zealand.  Their approach comes from extensive experience working as lawyers and advisers in the arts and entertainment industries. Whether you’re a performer, writer or producer, CLS can help you navigate the legalese, protect your interests and enhance the return from your creative work.  

For information on their consultancy and document review services, see creativelegalservices.co.nz or contact info @ creativelegalservices.co.nz
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