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  • Info session on non-contact hours for teachers in 2025

    Info session on non-contact hours for teachers in 2025

    MENZA board member Brenda Oakley facilitates the discussion alongside PPTA team members Lauren Hourigan and Jo Brunskill, with questions around the impact of the introduction of non-contacts for ITM teachers in 2025. If you need help negotiating with your management team, PPTA Field Officers are happy to help – find them on the PPTA website…

  • The impact of music therapy on teaching – Chris O’Connor

    The impact of music therapy on teaching – Chris O’Connor

    In this presentation Chris O’Connor unpacks how the humanistic, strength-based approach of his music therapy training and ongoing learning has transformed his music teaching, moving increasingly away from the deficit approach to music education that he experienced in his music learning journey. Chris O’Connor is a registered music therapist and freelance performer, educator, composer and…

  • Rio Hemopo-Hunuki shares music industry insights and his experiences in the digital creative sector

    Rio Hemopo-Hunuki shares music industry insights and his experiences in the digital creative sector

    In this presentation, Rio Hemopo-Hunuki (Ngāti Tuwharetoa, Te Arawa, Niuē) talks about his experiences in the creative industries and about opportunities for rangatahi to engage in the digital creative sector. There is advice for young aspiring musicians, and more. Rio has over 20 years of experience in the creative industries – professionally as a recording…

  • The politics of teaching “The Basics” Brilliantly

    The politics of teaching “The Basics” Brilliantly

    As part of our Online guest-speaker sessions. Jade Wrathall talked about teaching the Basics Brilliantly. Sourced Article: Teaching the Basics Brilliantly or Reinforcing Yet Another Subject Hierarchy? Powerpoint presentation: Jade Wrathall is an emerging academic from the University of Waikato. She graduated with a Master of Arts with First Class Honours and has held various teaching…

  • NCEA Music – 2024 Music Review and Reflection

    NCEA Music – 2024 Music Review and Reflection

    An edited video of the RAMP workshop hosted by Ministry of Education and MENZA. Presented by Dr Martin Emo; Learning Area Lead – Dance, Drama, Music, Visual ArtsTe Poutāhū (Curriculum Centre) Date: 30th October 2024 Resources: Presentation

  • Korero with Delysse Glenn – NZQA External Moderation

    Korero with Delysse Glenn – NZQA External Moderation

    MENZA Presents; Korero with Delysse Glenn; National Assessment Advisor for Music. Delysse discusses good practices seen so far with the new internally assessed Level 1 Music Achievement Standards and answers questions teachers have previously submitted or asked on the call. Also, below is a sample Excellence answer for 1.1; Beat Recreation provided by Delysse Date:…

  • Te Wānanga – Music Subject Learning Outcomes: Delving into Te Ao Māori

    Te Wānanga – Music Subject Learning Outcomes: Delving into Te Ao Māori

    Embark on a more profound learning journey through a Te Ao Māori lens with Taonga Puoro practitioners Horomona Horo and Kelly Kahukiwa. This series of recorded wānanga offers a unique opportunity to explore the rich musical histories and tikanga (customs) inherent in Te Ao Māori. Participants will gain insight into key concepts such as ‘ihi’…

  • Webinar – Foundations of Musical Learning

    Lucinda Geoghegan is based in Scotland and is a marvellously engaging presenter. You will not want to miss this session! The focus will be on early childhood 3-4 years, but the content will also be useful for early primary (new entrant). Resources: Presentation