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Donald Trott honoured with CNZM by Governor‑General at Wellington Ceremony

On 18th May 2026 something quietly wonderful happened. Our founder Donald Trott was awarded the CNZM by Dame Cindy Kiro, the Governor-General of New Zealand — Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit — in recognition of his extraordinary services to opera. Donald is a man who lets the work speak for itself. But everything this school is, every...
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Posted: 25 May, 2026
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Mary Plazas leads inspiring New Zealand Opera School masterclass

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Posted: 26 January, 2026
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From poems to arias: Rising mezzo Cadence Chung making her mark

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Posted: 21 January, 2026
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New Zealand Opera School students soar in sublime St Cecilia Mass at Whanganui chapel

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Posted: 21 January, 2026
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Millie Trusttum: Young soprano from artistic family shines at opera school

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Posted: 13 January, 2026
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New Zealand Opera School recital review: Young voices shine at museum

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Posted: 10 January, 2026
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Reid appointed trustee

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Posted: 9 January, 2026
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New Zealand Opera School singer Jack Doyle to study at Royal College of Music

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Posted: 9 January, 2026
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New Year 2026 Honours: Whanganui’s Donald Trott Made CNZM For Services to Opera

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Posted: 31 December, 2025
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International Soprano Mary Plazas Arrives in Whanganui for NZ Opera School 2026

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Posted: 12 December, 2025
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Opera Dinner

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Posted: 1 September, 2025
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NZ Opera School appoints Debbie Macpherson as inaugural General Manager

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Posted: 18 July, 2025
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What Auckland can learn from France’s global cultural innovation – Jack Bourke, Head of Strategic Engagement at RCP & NZOS Trustee

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Posted: 9 May, 2025
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Auckland Music Month – Opera in the Strand on Seven Sharp

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Posted: 1 May, 2025
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Alumnus Update: Ridge Ponini performs at two events in Auckland

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Posted: 5 April, 2025
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Review: New Zealand Opera School’s Great Opera Moments 2025 at the Royal Whanganui Opera House

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Posted: 27 February, 2025
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Review: New Zealand Opera School cafe concerts

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Posted: 27 February, 2025
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Nikki Li Hartliep’s opera masterclass dazzles at New Zealand Opera School

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Posted: 27 February, 2025
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New Zealand Opera School: Soprano Olivia Forbes selected for the Royal College of Music in London

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Posted: 27 February, 2025
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Conductor Nicholas Forbes takes baton at NZ Opera School in Whanganui

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Posted: 27 February, 2025
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Young NZ Opera School talents and surprise guest shine at Whanganui recital

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Posted: 27 February, 2025
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Stars at NZ Opera School in Whanganui highlight hard work behind success

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Posted: 27 February, 2025
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Fashion designer Lee Williams welcomes surprise intern at NZ Opera School in Whanganui

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Posted: 27 February, 2025
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Alumnus News: New Zealand Baritone Chris Berentson to sing title role in Don Giovanni in Germany

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Posted: 7 June, 2023
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