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NEWZATS is the established and trusted professional development network for voice teachers in New Zealand, dedicated to supporting, developing and connecting the singing teaching profession throughout the country.

Voice teachers can often feel isolated in their teaching studios and classrooms, but when you become a NEWZATS member, you:
  • Become part of a community of highly skilled and experienced singing teachers and voice professionals around New Zealand
  • Have an opportunity to contribute to the development of the craft of voice teaching in New Zealand
  • Have access to exclusive events and online interactions which will improve and support your pedagogical development​
All members can take advantage of:
  • A quarterly newsletter full of upcoming events and relevant articles
  • The opportunity to attend our world class biennial conferences at a heavily discounted cost​
  • Access to the Members-only section on our Website which includes recordings of previous conference and masterclass sessions
  • Membership of a closed Facebook group where questions can be asked and resources shared
  • Local meetings, masterclasses and workshops with other members in your active chapter
Other benefits and outcomes from membership of our community:
  • Network and form friendships with fellow singers and teachers
  • ​​Improve your understanding of the vocal instrument
  • Improve your singing and singing teaching techniques
  • Get exposure to new and exciting repertoire
  • Find out what's happening in your musical community
  • Get the latest vocal research and technical updates

Full membership

  • $130 per annum*
  • Available to those who are teaching singing, with 3 or more years' experience
  • Requires two referees, one preferably a NEWZATS member
  • Requires certified copies of your relevant qualifications
  • Requires a Police Vetting Consent form​
  • By becoming a member you are bound by our Code of Ethics

Other benefits of Full membership:

Beginner Teacher MEMBERSHIP

  • $130 per annum*
  • Available to those who are teaching singing, with less than three years' experience, and/or no relevant qualifications**
  • Requires two referees, one preferably a NEWZATS member
  • Requires certified copies of your relevant qualifications (if any)
  • Requires a Police Vetting Consent form​
  • By becoming a member you are bound by our Code of Ethics

​Other benefits of Beginner Teacher membership:

​​​Affiliate Membership

  • $60 per annum*
  • Available to those involved in activities associated with voice teaching
  • Requires one referee
  • Does not require Police vetting
  • ​By becoming a member you are bound by our Code of Ethics

Other benefits of Affiliate Membership:
  • ​Improve your understanding of the vocal instrument
* Joining part-way through the year has a pro-rated (quarterly) fee. Contact the administrator for the exact amount before paying
** Membership level of an applicant with "no relevant qualifications" is on a case-by-case basis in discussion with the membership secretary
The link will take you to a Google-Form.
​Before proceeding to the form, please read the below.
​For this form you need:
  • To know which type of membership you are eligible for
  • The name and contact details of your referee/s (one for Affiliate, two for Full and Beginner Teacher membership)
  • Sited and verified relevant qualifications (PDF upload).
  • A short bio and headshot (if you wish to be included on our "Find-a-Teacher" page).
  • A completed Police Vetting Consent form (For this you need verified ID. This can be sent via email, but ASAP please)
Payment options:
  • ​If you can pay by online banking this is preferable.
  • Bank account number: 15-3971-0059033-00
  • Note the Membership 00 bank account SUFFIX, is different to the one for conference fees
  • If paying by cheque, make payable to NEWZATS Inc. PO Box 5006 Lambton Quay, Wellington
Any questions please contact our administrator Ruth.
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