Music and Audio Institute of New Zealand

Music and Audio Institute of New Zealand - MAINZ
TypeTertiary Education Institution
Established1990 Tai Poutini Polytechnic
Parent institution
Ara Institute of Canterbury
Location
Christchurch
,
New Zealand

43°32′13″S 172°38′34″E / 43.5370°S 172.6429°E / -43.5370; 172.6429
CampusUrban
Websitewww.ara.ac.nz/study-interest-areas/music/mainz/

Music and Audio Institute of New Zealand (MAINZ) is part of Ara Institute of Canterbury, focused on contemporary music and music-industry related education. MAINZ was previously operated by Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) until 2025.

MAINZ alumni include Joel Little, Josh Fountain, Troy Kingi, Karen Hunter, Gin Wigmore, Zowie, members of the Checks, Concord Dawn, Goldenhorse, Jen Valender, Goodnight Nurse, Midnight Youth, the Mint Chicks, The Naked and Famous and 8 Foot Sativa. MAINZ tutors have included New Zealand music luminaries Harry Lyon and Dave McCartney.

The MAINZ Auckland campus was closed down in 2023 by Te Pukenga. Ex-MAINZ staff in Auckland now own a Private Training Establishment registered with NZQA (4420) in 2025 called "Let's Go".

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