The Wagner Society of New Zealand is affiliated to the worldwide network of Wagner Societies and aims to extend knowledge and appreciation of the life and works of Richard Wagner, his times, his artistic contemporaries, and his successors.

Through activity and performances associated with this aim, it is hoped to bring about greater musical enjoyment of the Wagnerian music-drama and a deeper understanding and appreciation of the ideas that brought it to birth as a unique type of art, from which we can still draw much that is of great value today. The Society also believes in the long-lasting values of musical under-standing and enjoyment amongst nations, and aims to promote these in its own region, and in partnership with all the countries covered by the world's Wagner Societies.

Regular meetings and newsletters keep members in touch with each other, and there are frequent opportunities to share performances of Wagner's music, "live" when possible, and in recorded presentations. The Society also encourages interest in all aspects of Wagner's music by other musical organisations.

As with other Wagner Societies, the WSNZ acts as a focus for information regarding travel and the obtaining of tickets for various Wagner-related musical and dramatic festivals,.including the Bayreuth Festival. From time to time, the Society also arranges its own travel parties and study-tours to such events.