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Our Te Ao Māori Journey

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A New Cycle Begins – NZ Youth Choir in Wellington

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David Squire Reflects on New Zealand Youth Choir’s Triumphant visit to Wales

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4th Mar 2026

We're so proud to see NZYC Alumnus Takerei Komene having their work performed next week…

25th Feb 2026

Check out this awesome interview with Noah, one of our members of the 2026-2028 cycle!

25th Feb 2026

Talk about having the best young singers in NZ - we are delighted to have…

19th Feb 2026

Wellington! See one of our legendary previous Music Directors, Karen Grylls in her final performance…

17th Feb 2026

NEW ZEALAND YOUTH CHOIR 2026-2028! Thank you to all the singers who auditioned across New…

6th Feb 2026

One year ago on Waitangi Day, we debuted 'Aotearoa' to the crowds of attendees at…

5th Feb 2026

Last chance to apply to be the 2026 Assistant Conductor at Choirs Aotearoa New Zealand!

28th Jan 2026

“Choir life gave me skills like adaptability, blending tone, shaping dynamics, and singing in multiple…

21st Jan 2026

If you're a keen choral conductor, looking for an opportunity to work with US and…

20th Jan 2026

Our 'younger siblings' in the New Zealand Secondary Students' Choir are performing in Hamilton this…

18th Dec 2025

Congratulations Jessica! We look forward to welcoming you back to NZ!

17th Dec 2025

Reflecting on an amazing year and thanking another of our major supporters today: New Zealand…

2nd Dec 2025

We've reached 50,000 followers! We love sharing our music with you all, and can't wait…

13th Nov 2025

What an amazing achievement by NZYC alumna Sarah Mileham - congratulations 🏆

10th Nov 2025

Congratulations to NZYC alumnus Sarah Mileham for her win at NZ Aria, and to 2023-25…

9th Nov 2025

If you’re ready to join the best young singers in NZ, book your audition slot…

24th Oct 2025

DON'T FORGET: Audition applications close 16th november! Join the best young singers in 2026 and…

21st Oct 2025

Job Opportunity: Music Director (s) Aotearoa Choral Academy. We are seeking the new artistic leaders…

14th Oct 2025

Ready to step up and join the best? We are delighted to open audition applications…

19th Sep 2025

Almost a decade on, 'Te Iwi E' has been our most viral video to date,…

17th Sep 2025

On the shores of the River Dee in Llangollen, we were invited to share the…

16th Sep 2025

Now this is a special one for #MāoriLanguageWeek Written by one of our singers and…

14th Sep 2025

Nau mai haere mai ki Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori! We're celebrating 50 years…

27th Aug 2025

Meet our new Music Director! We are delighted to announce that Rowan Johnston has been…

25th Jul 2025

As our 2025 tour comes to a close we are reminded of all of the…

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Anna graduated from the University of Otago in November 2003, with a first class honours degree in music. In 2006 she graduated from the Benjamin Britten International Opera School at the Royal College of Music, London, and won the Queen Elizabeth Rosebowl, which was presented by HRH Prince Charles in 2007

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A New Cycle Begins – NZ Youth Choir in Wellington

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David Squire Reflects on New Zealand Youth Choir’s Triumphant visit to Wales

@nzyouthchoir on Facebook

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