About PANNZ

The Performing Arts Network of New Zealand (PANNZ) is a capacity building organisation driven by, and in support of, New Zealand's professional performing arts sector. 

PANNZ's flagship initiative is the New Zealand Performing Arts Market. This annual event was originally launched in partnership with EVANZ (Entertainment Venues Association of New Zealand) in 1999.

PANNZ also delivers other initiatives and events in accordance with its core objectives:

• To promote and encourage the establishment of a sustainable performing arts touring network throughout Aotearoa New Zealand;
• To facilitate and develop communication networks within the professional performing arts community of Aotearoa New Zealand

PANNZ Vision:                 

Abundant and diverse professional performing arts reach and engage all New Zealanders

PANNZ Purpose:             

To actively support producers and presenters of professional performing arts to tour quality New Zealand produced work