The 2026 Conference Nāu te rourou, nāku te rourou, ka ora ai te iwi.
Shaping Tomorrow’s Musical Learning Together, will be held from 6-8 November at the University of Canterbury, Christchurch New Zealand.
The ANZARME Conference will be held in the Rehua building:
Rehua, University of Canterbury – Google Mapshttps://maps.app.goo.gl/5cMKc52b3hvjJqDX7
RECOMMENDED ACCOMMODATION
The University of Canterbury is approximately mid distance between Christchurch International Airport and the CBD.
ANZARME has secured preferential rates at The Airport Gateway Christchurch (45 Roydvale Avenue) of $239 per night. It offers a complimentary 24-hour shuttle service to and from Christchurch International Airport. For further information contact . Remember to state you are attending the ANZARME conference to secure the corporate rate.
Other nearby options include:
Commodore Airport Hotel (449 Memorial Avenue) – https://www.commodorehotel.co.nz
Sudima Christchurch Airport Hotel (550 Memorial Ave) – https://www.sudimahotels.com/en/hotels/christchurch-city
Novotel Christchurch Airport (30 Durey Road) – https://novotelchristchurchairport.com
Chateau on the Park Christchurch a DoubleTree by Hilton (189 Deans Avenue) – https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/chcnzdi-chateau-on-the-park-christchurch
The CBD offers a wide range of hotels and there are several motels concentrated along Riccarton Road, about a 30-minute walk to the Conference venue. Backpackers and Airbnb can also be found in the city.
Short-term student accommodation on campus
Please note that this is usually for a minimum stay of two weeks but it may be worth contacting them anyway:
Sonoda Christchurch Campus offers temporary accommodation for individual students. Rooms are fully-furnished in shared apartments. The cost for a single room is $430 NZD (2026 rate) per week (minimum stay two weeks).
Check availability by contacting the hall directly
T: +64 3 266 0400
E:
If you require any assistance regarding accommodation, please contact Christine Hainstock –