New Zealand Opera is a national opera company based at 5/69 St Georges Bay Road in Parnell, Auckland. Its performances are held at the Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre in Auckland, the St James in Wellington and the Isaac Theatre Royal in Christchurch. The 2026 season is advertised on the website as operatic arias, te reo Māori and an early work by the composer of Carmen. The company says it is committed to working as a Te Tiriti partner, and it runs a programme that empowers tamariki through music and song.
Visitors can get audio-described performances and touch tours for blind and low-vision patrons, wheelchair seating and space for guide dogs. Booking is through the box office on 0800 696 737 or +64 9 379 4068, open 10 am to 4 pm, Monday to Friday. The website also explains that an opera lasts about two hours with an interval, that surtitles are usually shown, and that dress is up to the visitor.