Music and Audio Institute of New Zealand
Other name | Let's Go |
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| Type | Public Tertiary Education Institution |
| Established | 1990 Tai Poutini Polytechnic |
Parent institution | Mainz Limited |
| Location | Auckland , |
| Campus | Urban |
| Website | mainz |
Music and Audio Institute of New Zealand (MAINZ) was a faculty of the Southern Institute of Technology, focused on contemporary music and music-industry related education. Mainz Auckland is now owned privately as a limited liability company offering music (mainz.nz) and SIT operate the Music and Audio Institute of Technology Christchurch which offers audio courses from Diplomas to Certificates at its campus in Christchurch.</ref> MAINZ alumni include Joel Little, Josh Fountain, Troy Kingi, Karen Hunter, Gin Wigmore, Zowie, members of the Checks, Concord Dawn, Goldenhorse, 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 Auckland campus was closed down in 2023 by Te Pukenga but is now owned by ex staff and is a Private Training Establishment registered with NZQA (4420) in 2025.