What is Music Therapy
Music Therapy is the planned use of music to assist with the healing and personal growth of people with identified emotional, intellectual, physical or social needs.
Music Therapy New Zealand is a membership organisation that advocates the employment of NZ Registered Music Therapists (NZRMTh) and governs their ethical and professional standards of practice in working to enhance hauora and waiora of the people of Aotearoa.

What’s Happening

The Grounding Workshop and MThNZ AGM
Register HERE by Sunday 4th Septembervia Eventibrite The Grounding Workshop follows Music Therapy New Zealand’s Annual General Meeting, at the Onehunga Community Centre, 83 Church

Finding Grandpa’s Song: Author Q & A (Webinar)
A warm invitation this special online event, celebrating the book “Finding Grandpa’s Song”produced by Music Moves Me Trust, with profits generously donated to Music

Southern Music Therapy joins the Braintree Wellness Centre
Congratulations to all involved in the new BrainTree Wellness Centre in Christchurch – including Southern Music Therapy. This centre is the first of its kind
Featured NZ Registered Music Therapists
NZ Registered Music Therapists use the special qualities of music in a shared relationship with their clients, to meet personal needs, support learning, and promote healing and change. They work with people of all ages and abilities, with individuals and groups, and in many different settings.
Our Registered Music Therapists are members of Music Therapy New Zealand and hold Full or Provisional Registration with the New Zealand Music Therapy Registration Board.