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 

• MENZA Privacy Policy
• MENZA Children and Vulnerable Adults Protection Policy.
  • Concerning Behaviour report form

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