Greymouth: Wed, 22 Apr, from 1-2.30pm, at Tai Poutini Polytechnic Darfield: Thu, 23 Apr, from 1-2.30pm, at the Darfield Recreation Centre Workshop fee is $46 per person (booking fee, optional) We are excited to offer a workshop for kaiako | educators | musicians | volunteers | children’s music enthusiasts to come along to, to learn more about […]
Join us for a presentation and discussion on the Draft Phase 5 Curriculum. Thursday 2 July, Music Tech, 3.30-4.45pm with Stephen Garton VIDEO LINK HERE Thursday 2 July, General Music, 7-8.15pm with Kat Daniela No recording available Sunday 5 July, ITM curriculum session, 7-8.30pm with Brenda Oakley VIDEO LINK HERE Monday 6 July, 7pm, Music […]
As Music Technology is introduced as a new subject into secondary music education, this event brings together teachers, industry professionals, MENZA representatives, and curriculum writers to connect, share ideas, and strengthen collaboration. During a time of significant change to the New Zealand curriculum, the focus of this event is on building communication and working together […]
Join colleagues from across Aotearoa to engage with the draft Music Learning Area curriculum materials for Years 11–13. This hui will provide an opportunity to work through the draft curriculum, discuss implications for teaching and learning, identify key themes, and contribute feedback that may inform MENZA’s national submission. MENZA Annual General Meeting To ensure strong […]
5-8 July and 1-2 August 2026, Eastern Hutt School, Lower Hutt Come and join us for a hands-on experiential introduction to the practices and principles of the ORFF approach. The integration of speech, movement and playing music with a focus on improvisation and creativity. Inclusion of Māori waiata and legend. Register here Enquiries: jtcharman@gmail.com
nextWAV. is a 12-month artist development programme launched by Universal Music New Zealand (UMNZ) to mentor emerging young artists (ages 16–18) across Aotearoa. It provides hands-on industry experience, creative workshops, and mentorship from top music professionals. Key Program Details Target Audience: Secondary-level students (ages 16 to 18) who are citizens or permanent residents of New […]
The alchemy of play and its role within ngã taonga púoro.
Strum, Strike and Blow is an annual festival that brings together 1,500 tamariki from all over Canterbury to play together on ukuleles, marimbas and recorders. It’s a great learning experience for all and most importantly, heaps of fun! Details, tickets, donations and Tshirt sales can be found at strumstrikeblow.org The music caters for all levels of experience and […]
Nau mai, haere mai ki te Wānanga Kōauau! Welcome to our MENZA Kõauau Wānanga Ka pōwhiritia koutou ki te wānanga whakahirahira nei ki te ako me te hanga i tētahi kōauau, te taonga a Hineraukatauri. The purpose of this wānanga is to learn about the kōauau, and its traditional and contemporary uses. We have also […]
The Music Therapy New Zealand Conference 2026, with the theme Te Poutama Hononga: Weaving Connections, celebrates the art of weaving together people, stories, and music, creating patterns of understanding, and community. The te reo name, gifted by Matua Sonny Niha (University of Auckland Centre for Brain Research) means “the connected journey of achievement and progress”. […]
MEFA in Wellington is Aotearoa’s national ensemble festival catering to all school ensembles of all levels of traditional & jazz/blues styles. MEFA warmly embraces a wide spectrum of school-aged musical groups of all levels unlike many festivals that focus more on competition. We encourage all comers groups and mixed ensembles as much as the top groups, including […]
Nau mai haere mai ki te Āo Pūoro me ngā Toi Māori. He mihi nui ki a koutou katoa. On behalf of MENZA and Canterbury Arts Teachers Association (CATA) we welcome you to come and join us and explore our world of māori music and arts. Tēnā koa whakakī te puka rēhita, haere mai ki […]
For five days the city comes alive with swinging horns, street performances, parades, concerts, workshops and dancing, as thousands of people gather to enjoy one of Christchurch’s most vibrant musical celebrations. Running since 2006, the festival brings together community bands, school jazz bands, CYJO (Chch Youth Jazz Orchestra), students and professional musicians from across New Zealand for a […]
Register here for the Wellington Orchestra Festival! A one-day musical festival for Wellington primary school students (up to Year 8) Tuesday 27th October, 2025 Arrive from 9am Rehearsals start 9.30am, concert from 4 – 5pm Conducted by Mike Ashton, with arrangements by Richard Owsin Venue: Chilton St James School 124 Waterloo Road Lower Hutt 5010 Event […]
11.30am and 1pm, Wednesday 28 October 2026 Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre, Aotea Centre Conductor David Kay With Massive Theatre Company Join us for this educational concert for school students Years 5 – 9! Orchestral Explorers is an immersive concert with the Auckland Philharmonia that welcomes school students into the world of live orchestral music. Designed […]