Whaowhia te kete mātauranga – fill the basket of knowledge
IRMTNZ BRANCH EVENTS 2024
Our branches throughout the country provide vital Professional Development opportunities for teachers in their areas, and we are very grateful to our branch committees who work extremely hard to host these events.
Some of the events listed below are for IRMTNZ members only, while others are open to all. Please email the contact person listed for each branch if you would like more information on a particular event.
Branch Events are listed geographically from Northland to Otago.
Karakia
Some branches are choosing to use a Karakia to begin and/or end their events. If your branch would like to adopt this tradition you can click here for a selection of karakia with their translations.
Northland
Contact: Carol Martin
Upcoming Events:
11th August 2024 – Scholarships and concert
1st December 2024– Formal Soiree and Awards evening
1st or 8th December2024 – Christmas Concert
Auckland
Contact: Amanda Winter
Term 4
| Event Date and Time | Event Name | A brief description | Venue | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday 1 Dec. 3:30pm – 5:00pm | Sue’s CCQ & Christmas Drink | General Chat followed by Christmas Festivities | 50 Halesowen Avenue, Mt Eden |
Student Performers Groups
North Shore – St Aidan’s Church 97 Onewa Road, Northcote – Enquiries: Catherine Martelli Ph: 0212953816 or Hazel Roggen
Selwyn – St Luke’s Church, Remuera Road – Enquiries: Sharon Martin or 09 528 3878
Eastern – Howick Children’s Youth Theatre – Enquiries: Susan Theron or 021 0291 2772
Mediant – St Cuthbert’s College Performing Arts Centre, Room 203 – Enquiries: Anita Macdonald Ph: 021514995
Southern – Old Central School Papakura – Enquiries: Fleur Chee
Hibiscus Coast – Enquiries: Louise Lamb or 02102674717
Bay of Plenty
Contact: Kathy Stewart
Term 4
| Event Date and Time | Event Name | A brief description | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday 1 November 7pm – 9pm | Teaching Autistic Students Part 2 | Kelly Robertson a trained pediatric occupational therapist will speak to us about how to best teach students with Autism $10 koha | 5 Donneraille Place, Bethlehem, Tauranga |
| Saturday 9 November 9.30am – 11am | Yoga self-care morning | Experienced yoga teacher Tania Hanna will take us through a range of yoga exercises designed to strengthen our core and protect neck and shoulder muscles. This will be followed by a healthy morning tea. $40 | I Langdon Place, Welcome Bay, Tauranga |
| Friday 29 November 7pm | Christmas Dinner get together | A relaxed dinner to get together with colleagues and celebrate the year | The Orchard, Bethlehem Shopping Centre, Tauranga |
Bay of Plenty Branch Piano
BOP members are reminded that the IRMTNZ piano resides at Wesley Church 13th Avenue and is available for hire: for further information contact Adele Dickinson
Waikato
Contact: Beverley Pullon
Waikato Branch Piano
The Waikato Branch is pleased to offer exam students the opportunity to practice on the branch piano before their exams. Cost is $5 for 15 minutes practice for IRMTNZ members, and $10 for 15 minutes practice for non IRMTNZ members. Please contact Beverley Pullon to book a time slot.
Rotorua & Taupo
Contact: Claire Mason
Term 4
| Event Date and Time | Event Name | A brief description | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed 13 Nov, 7.30pm | Adult Performers Group | Performance Programme for members, & wider public 15yrs & over | St John’s Presbyterian Church Rotorua |
| Saturday 23 Nov, 6.3pm | Showcase Concert | Concert comprises our polished students of all ages |
St John’s Presbyterian Church Rotorua |
| Sunday 15 Dec, 4pm | Christmas Breakup | Members celebrate the busy year | D & A Robertson’s home |
Taranaki
Contact: Susan Case
Term 4
| Event Date and Time | Event Name | A brief description | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Saturday 30 November, 2pm |
Student Recital | Convenor: Cathy Martin | 4th Wall Theatre, 11 Baring Tce, Strandon, New Plymouth |
Hawkes Bay
Contact: Nicola Feyter
| Date | Event Name | Description | Venue |
| Sat. 14 December 2pm | The Examiner’s Choice Concert | St Pauls Church |
Renaissance 25: 14 February 2025
Manawatu
Contact: Marise McNeill
Term 4
| Date | Event Name | Description | Venue |
| Sunday 24 November | Duet Fun-fest, Junior/Intermediate Chamber Music Contest | Students making music with friends and family members. Dressing up is encouraged. Adjudicators: Andrew Atkins and Caitlin Morris, Waiarapa | Music Suite, Freyberg High School |
Wellington
Contact: Elizabeth Morgan
Term 4
| Date | Event Name | Description | Venue |
| Sunday 3 Nov. 3 – 4.30pm | Trickier Tunes for Tamariki Launch | Join us, our students and the composers in celebrating the first performances of our new music publication. | St Andrews on the Terrace, Wellington |
| Sunday 24 Nov, 3 – 5pm | Open Lessons | With Elsa Shih (flute), Nicole Chao (piano) and Emma Barron (violin). Teachers give a ‘normal’ 30-minute lesson to one of their students, and then we have some discussion on teaching methods and ideas that arise after each. | Queen Margaret College, Thorndon |
Christchurch
Contact: Marnie Barrell
Term 4
| Date | Event Name | Description | Venue |
| Friday 8 November, 7pm | Senior Recital | Recital for Senior students, Gd 7+ |
The Piano House, Riccarton Rd |
|
Sun. 10 November, 7pm |
Mature Students recital | Recital for Adult learners | The Piano House, Riccarton Rd |
| Sun. 24 November 1.30pm | Jazz Event |
Student recital where they can perform their Jazz(y) pieces with professional jazz musicians backing. |
Chisnallwood Intermediate School Performing Arts Block |
| Sun. 1 December 1pm | Christmas lunch | Social event – a potluck finger food lunch. | 19 Langley Place |
Otago
Contact: Lisa Ross
| Event Date and Time | Event Name | A brief description | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Nov 4pm | Adult Learners and Returners | 70 Glenelg St | |
| 5 Nov 10.30am | Connect | informal catch up for branch members | 11 Mavis St |
| 11 Nov 7.30pm | Teachers Chat | Topic: how do we manage the end of the year with our students? | Zoom |
| 1 Dec 12pm | Branch Lunch | TBA |