Training

MTNZ’s 2026 National Training and Networking Weekend.

Connecting Communities Creatively – Ka Hui Tahi
Dates: 13-15 March 2026 | Ōamaru

Join us in Ōamaru for Connecting Communities Creatively – Ka Hui Tahi, MTNZ’s 2026 National Training and Networking Weekend.

This three-day event is all about bringing Aotearoa’s theatre whānau together — to connect, to learn, and to celebrate the magic of live performance. Whether you’re on stage, behind the curtain, or working the lights, you’ll find inspiration, knowledge, and community here.  
 

 

MTNZ Theatre Leadership Programme

The MTNZ Theatre Leadership Programme is a six-month online initiative designed to build capability in New Zealand’s community musical theatre sector. Across two specialist streams—Producing the Process (Production Management) and Shaping the Story (Directing)—participants engage in six focused 90-minute sessions, each with time for discussion and Q&A, supporting confident and effective theatre leadership across Aotearoa.

Find out all you need to know HERE

 

Online Experts Panels 2026

March
“Safe, Seen & Supported: Rainbow Inclusion in Community Theatre”
Creating safe, supportive spaces for all LGBTIA+

April
"Caring for Our Company: Trauma Awareness in Theatre Communities"

May
“Te Reo, Te Ao, Te Oro: Crafting a Musical Theatre Style for Aotearoa”  
What is Aotearoa's Musical Theatre sound?