Gamelan in New Zealand: a chronology (profile)

This chronology outlines the development of gamelan activity in New Zealand from 1975 to 1986, highlighting educational initiatives, cultural collaborations, and notable performances. It documents the arrival of Cirebonese and Javanese gamelan instruments, academic and public programs at universities, visits by international figures such as Lou Harrison and William Colvig, and the role of tutors like Widiyanto. The evolving role of gamelan in both traditional and contemporary contexts across the country is emphasized.