National Training and Networking Weekend 2025

To Refresh - Infusing new life into something existing.

To Rebrand - Presenting something in a new way, with an updated appearance.

To Rebuild - Restoring enthusiasm for gathering together while acknowledging feedback from our community.

Join MTNZ and our host society ACT THREE PRODUCTIONS for our Annual National Training and Networking Weekend.

6.30pm Friday, 14 March 2025 - 1pm Sunday, 16 March 2025

Location: Palmerston North

REGISTRATION

New to MTNZ events? Select "New" to register.

If you've attended an MTNZ event / training before: you may already be on our database, choose "Current or Past Member" to log in to the registration platform.

Email office@mtnz.co.nz if you need a hand.

Registration Options and Pricing:

$200.00incl - full weekend early bird special (ending Jan 31)

$100.00incl - MTI- Australasia Whakakā Juniors - see more info below

Friday evening only - $20.00incl

Training only - $100.00incl

Annual General Meeting only - nil fee

Saturday evening social hour and function only - $90.00incl

Sponsor / Partner Opportunities HERE

Weekend Itinerary

Bonus Sunday Seminar: Intimacy for Community Theatres

Whakakā Streams / Sessions / Masterclasses

Stream 1: Performance – Explore the latest tools, techniques, and best practices for performers.

Stream 2: Leadership – Dive deep into leadership; gaining targeted knowledge in this field.

Stream 3: Tech – Providing innovation and tools, from theory to hands-on application, in the technical/behind scenes aspects of theatre.

Select your streams (switch after lunch if you like), level up your skills, and walk away with a new set of tools.

Sunday masterclasses

10.30am - 11.30am Intimacy for Community Theatre - Jennifer Te Atamira Ward Lealand

11.45am - 1.30pm Performance Masterclass - Jennifer Te Atamira Ward Lealand

You can read more about Jennifer and these sessions HERE

11.45am - 1.30pm Leadership / Governance Masterclass

Introducing Our Keynote Speaker

You can read more about Carrie HERE

Whakakā Evening Functions

MTI - AUSTRALASIA
WHAKAKĀ JUNIORS

Running concurrently with our Training and Networking Weekend MTNZ are offering a specific programme for tamariki and rangatahi aged 8 - 18 years.
The programme, facilatated by the team at Junior Theatre Festival NZ, will work on developing skills required for musical theatre in a fun inclusive environment.
Participants will work towards a ten minute performance at the Gala Dinner on Saturday evening.

Whakakā Juniors is proudly sponsored by Creative Communities NZ

Date: 5.30pm Friday 14 March 2025 - 10.00pm Saturday 15 March 2025

Location: Globe Theatre, Palmerston North

Register HERE for MTI - Australasia Whakakā Juniors

ACCOMMODATION

The Central Districts Field Days is on locally the same weekend as Whakakā - we recommend reserving accommodation as soon as possible. The following hotels have partnered with MTNZ and are offering discounted rates for attendees.

Distinction Hotel:

175 Cuba Street, Palmerston North Central, Palmerston North 4441

Please phone 06 355 5895 for reservations and mention MTNZ Conference 2025 reservation specials