This is a special gathering for MENZA music educators in the Auckland region—a chance to connect, network, and strengthen our music education community. Come along to meet fellow educators, learn more about MENZA, and enjoy our shared passion for music. Food and drinks provided. You don’t have to be a MENZA member to join in. […]
The MENZA AGM for 2025 will be held on Saturday 7 June at Bethlehem School in Tauranga. If you can’t make it in person – please join us on ZOOM as we need a quorum! 10.30am-2.30pm Workshop/Advocacy session & lunch 2.30-3.00pm Afternoon Tea 3.00pm AGM MENZA will be holding an initial planning meeting to discuss how […]
Sun, moon and stars with music with Christoph Maubach – Christchurch June 14, 2025 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Venue: Chisnallwood Intermediate Music Suite,76 Breezes Rd,Avondale Christchurch Songs, instrumental play and words give rise to creative music and movement in this workshop. Imagery derived from songs about the sun, the moon and the stars form the starting points for musical creations. […]
Join MENZA’s ITM representative Brenda Oakley online on Monday 23 June, 3.30pm, for a zui about issues front of mind for itinerant teachers of music and Music Department HODs. This is an end of term catch-up to check in around ITM loadings and non-contacts, discuss/raise any issues, and information around ITM workshops at MENZA conference […]
He Wai Kōmako – NEWZATs warmly invites you to Conference 2025 “Ngā Ringa Kōmiri” in Tāmaki Makaurau from July 2-4 at the University of Auckland, School of Music! This exciting event will offer a fantastic professional development opportunity for singing teachers, choir directors, and voice professionals across Aotearoa. Expect engaging workshops on Musical Theatre, Classical, […]
Songs and Games for Children – A Kodály Inspired Approach With Loren Easterbrook Saturday, July 5, 10am – 4pm 455 Hagley Avenue $90/$70 (low income) Loren Easterbrook currently works as a music specialist at Belmont Primary school. She has a Bachelor of Music in Jazz composition and arranging and has worked as a music teacher […]
The MENZA Conference will be held at Massey University in Wellington, from Sunday 6 July – Wednesday 9 July 2025. Over the three days there will be opportunities to connect with music educators and institutions, to share knowledge and resources. And of course a conference dinner and social activities which you are welcome to attend if you […]
Music teachers from around the Waikato region are warmly invited to a snack & yack gathering to talk about all music-related topics, tips and tricks for teaching and more. A wonderful opportunity to meet and network with fellow music teachers. You don’t have to be a MENZA member – this is all about supporting our […]
Strum Strike and Blow Festival 2025 for ukulele, marimba and recorder players in Canterbury
French Circle DancesHere we will learn simple dances from Renaissance France. These dances have easy tunes which can be sung or played by the tutor/students on recorder and drum. English Country DancesMoving on from the French Circle dances, we will learn medium difficulty-level English dances first published in 1651. These dances have easy tunes which […]
Held in Wellington, MEFA is New Zealand’s premier national school ensemble festival, celebrating both traditional and jazz/blues styles. Our mission is to foster a vibrant, educational, and community-driven environment where students can thrive through music. With world-class concerts, mentorship, and performances, MEFA provides an unparalleled opportunity for students to perform, learn, and grow. There is […]
Created by Rodger Fox, continued by a village For the first two years, Young Jazz Band-it was directed by Rodger Fox. With his passing in 2024, a group of like-minded organisations picked up his partial plans and pushed the 2024 festival over the line. This year – in partnership with the MEFA Festival, NZSM Te […]
A day of orchestral rehearsal and performance for Primary-aged students who can read music and play an instrument. We have six pieces arranged by Richard Oswin, ranging from classical favourites to film scores and pop hits. This is an ideal opportunity for students who practice mostly on their own to join other students and make […]
Join us in celebrating the launch of our brand new podcast! We will share kai, listen to the first episode, and thank all the behind-the-scenes heroes who made this podcast possible. Venue: the Tuning Fork in Auckland. Please RSVP here for catering purposes. See you there!
The Christchurch Big Band Jazz Festival is a five day music festival held every Labour weekend in Christchurch. • It brings fresh musical vibrancy to the streets and venues of Ōtautahi, Christchurch in spring, attracting thousands of listeners to exciting toe-tapping entertainment all around the city. • Running since 2006, the CBBF is run by […]