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Champion potential and well-being through the professional use of Music Therapy
Find out more about MThNZ
Champion potential and well-being through the professional use of Music Therapy
Find out more about MThNZ
Champion potential and well-being through the professional use of Music Therapy
Find out more about MThNZ

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.

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Mental Health and Adolescents Webinar

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Music Therapy Week 2020 - Live Events & Webinar Schedule

Music Therapy Week 2020 - Live Events & Webinar Schedule

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We are pleased to announce we have an exciting programme for Music Therapy week 2020. We have live events across…
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MThNZ Online AGM & Workshop 2020

MThNZ Online AGM & Workshop 2020

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Welcome to Music Therapy New Zealand Online AGM & Workshop. Schedule of events Schedule of events for Sunday with Zoom details…
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2020 Webinar Series: Keeping Community in Mind in Collaboration with Music Therapy Week

2020 Webinar Series: Keeping Community in Mind in Collaboration with Music Therapy Week

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A free webinar series, leading up to Music Therapy Week 2020. The series has been planned by the MThNZ Research…
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CeleBRation Choir - "Sing, They All Said, Just Sing"

CeleBRation Choir - "Sing, They All Said, Just Sing"

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“Sing, They All Said, Just Sing” is a short documentary film (director – Sakshi Chadha) about the CeleBRation Choir, a…
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MThNZ AGM & Workshop 2020

MThNZ AGM & Workshop 2020

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Welcome to Music Therapy New Zealand AGM & Workshop. We have a full day of workshops, MThNZ AGM along with time…
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Morva Croxson Prize for Emergent Writers 2020

Morva Croxson Prize for Emergent Writers 2020

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Music Therapy New Zealand invites postgraduate Music Therapy students and early career Music Therapists to submit an article of 3500-5000…
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COVID-19 Update 13 August 2020

COVID-19 Update 13 August 2020

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Kia ora koutou This COVID statement is current to 13 August 2020. The MThNZ Council sends good wishes to all…
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McKenzie Music Therapy Scholarship 2020

McKenzie Music Therapy Scholarship 2020

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Music Therapy New Zealand honours the late Sir Roy McKenzie, a long term benefactor to Music Therapy in New Zealand,…
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National Volunteer Week 21-27 June 2020 Theme Te Hua o te Mahi Tahi

National Volunteer Week 21-27 June 2020 Theme Te Hua o te Mahi Tahi

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National Volunteer Week celebrates the collective contribution of all volunteer who enrich Aotearoa New Zealand. Music Therapy New Zealand would…
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Tune in to the CeleBRation Choir film online at the DocEdge Film Festival 2020

Tune in to the CeleBRation Choir film online at the DocEdge Film Festival 2020

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Six60 auction off memorabilia to support the Raukatauri Music Therapy Centre

Six60 auction off memorabilia to support the Raukatauri Music Therapy Centre

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Iconic New Zealand band, Six60, is donating valuable musical and personal items to financially support the life-changing work of the…
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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.

Find a Music Therapist near you

Hazel Barrett

Hazel Barrett

Music has always been my passion which led me to study for a BA(Hons) Music at the University of Leeds in the UK, focusing on community music and composition.
Meet Hazel

Libby Johns

Libby Johns

I turned my love of Jazz improvisation towards improvising and connecting with a wide range of people and cultures, and enjoying everyone’s individual musicality and abilities along the journey.
Meet Libby

Jingyuan (Cici) Kong

Jingyuan (Cici) Kong

After completing a bachelor degree in music performance ( Chinese instruments), I had some work experience in the field of special needs in China and some language and music teaching experience in New Zealand.
Meet Jingyuan (Cici)

Penny Warren

Penny Warren

I am a Registered Music Therapist who has over 25 years Music Therapy experience in health and education settings in both the UK and New Zealand.
Meet Penny

Alison (Ali) Talmage

Alison (Ali) Talmage

I have a strengths-based, music-centred approach and enjoy supporting people with diverse needs to make positive change through collaborative engagement and musical participation.
Meet Alison

Jennifer Ryckaert

Jennifer Ryckaert

Having spent the initial part of my career as a music therapist in the States, I moved to NZ and joined the Raukatauri Music Therapy team in August, 2015. Currently I serve as the Clinical and Centre Director of Raukatauri, while continuing to provide individual and group sessions at the Centre each day.
Meet Jennifer
Music Therapy has not only brought our daughter great improvements in motor planning, finger strength, communication and attention span, it has brought her great joy as well. There is no place she would rather be than in a room making music.
John and Emma - Hamilton, NZ
John and Emma - Hamilton, NZ
“Yesterday was one of the most rewarding when we had a visit from a Music Therapist. What a great experience. To see a whole group of residents joining in by either singing, requesting, conversing, or ‘playing’ an instrument was a very emotional experience. The communication between residents was great and it was obvious how well they responded…it was brilliant.”
Family Member - Hamilton, NZ
Family Member - Hamilton, NZ
“We feel privileged to be part of these groups and to witness the transformation that these sessions bring about…extremely moving and powerful…Music Therapy is priceless”.
Staff Member
Staff Member
“Every time I come to the house, David is ready to get in the car and go to Music Therapy with Shari."
Support Person
"My family have been thrilled with Liz’s Music Therapy and her regular reporting. Mum has dementia however I have noticed improvements in her cognitive functioning since she started her sessions with Liz. I know Mum enjoys her music sessions. I have no hesitation in recommending Liz – she has been a huge support in the care of my mother."
Family Member

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