What is MENZA?

MENZA  is the national professional body that represents the interests of all music education sectors in this country.

Why become a MENZA member?

  • because you care about music education
  • because you want to develop professionally
  • because you want to be part of a national network of music educators
  • because you want what MENZA can offer
  • because there is greater strength in one united voice.

What are the MENZA member benefits?

  • free copies of the MENZA eNewsletters
  • free copies of the MENZA Magazine ‘Tune Me In’ (at least 2 per year)
  • access to MENZA events and professional development at reduced rates
  • networking, consultation and advocacy for music education in Aotearoa / New Zealand
  • great teaching resources, including access to
    • other music teachers websites / wikispaces
    • videos of past conferences and professional development
    • inspiration and best practice examples from youtube and TED talks

MENZA Goals

MENZA is a national body. Its core role is for the benefits of Early Childhood Education, Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Teachers with an interest in music education. It is also the national professional organisation and therefore open to all with an interest in music education. MENZA encourages regional partners and related professional organisations to contribute to the professional development of music educators.

MENZA’s Mission

MENZA delivers value and support to teachers through:

  • Opportunities to connect as music education professionals
  • The distribution and support of innovation in practice and research
  • The fostering of opportunities for on-going professional development
  • The delivery of a small number of national scale, high-value initiatives.
  • Advocating on behalf of all music educators in Aotearoa / New Zealand

MENZA’s Whakapapa

Click here for our history so far…

MENZA’s Key Policies 

In Draft: Available upon request.

  • MENZA Travel and Accommodation Policy
  • MENZA Health & Safety Policy
    • MENZA Health and Safety Guidelines for co-ordinating a MENZA event / workshop
    • MENZA Venue Health and Safety Checklist
    • MENZA Accident Report Form

Minutes of MENZA’s 2024 AGM

MENZA’s Meeting dates 2024

If you would like to attend as member or affiliate organisation and have something you’d like to share or discuss at any of our meetings, please get in touch with administrator Pauline Logger admin@menza.co.nz

10th and 11th FebIn Person – Auckland
11th March (Taranaki Ann)Zoom
8th AprilZoom
13th MayZoom
15th JuneAGM
8th JulyZoom
12th AugustZoom
9th SeptZoom
14th OctZoom
11th NovZoom

Contact Us

Admin contact

Pauline Logger – Administrator

admin@menza.co.nz

Postal Address:
MENZA
c/- 1288 Upper Ohauiti Road
RD3
Tauranga 3173

Website: www.menza.co.nz

MENZA Board

Chair: Ben Lau – Wellington

Deputy Chair: Katrina Daniela – Tauranga

Treasurer: Charlotte Nicklin – Auckland

Secretary: Megan Flint – Taupō

Christian McDonald – Northland

Tracy Reed – North Canterbury

Rapua Timoti – Tauranga

Trevania Walbaekken – Hamilton

Chris Williamson – Tauranga

Jessica Brown – Auckland

Stephen Garton – Ashburton

MENZA Tangata Whenua Representatives:

Christian McDonald – Northland

Trevania Walbaekken – Hamilton

Rapua Timoti – Tauranga

MENZA Networks of Expertise Manager:

Pauline Logger

MENZA ISME National Affiliate Representative:

Linda Webb

MENZA Tune Me In Editor:

Charlotte Nicklin

MENZA Child and Vulnerable Adults Safety Officer:

Tracey Reed